RBI clarifies FCNR(B) loan, SBLC eligibility under swap schemeIndian banks can now offer loans to non-residents and issue standby letters of credit against FCNR(B) deposits under a new RBI swap facilit...
Euro zone yields fall as investors cut bets on ECB hikesEuropean government bond yields dipped Tuesday, finding stability after Monday's surge. Investors are scaling back expectations of further ...
PFC raises $300 million through five year dollar bondPower Finance Corp successfully raised $300 million in international bonds, marking India's second such issuance since the RBI's special sw...
There are little signs of economy overheating: Saugata BhattacharyaFalling crude oil prices might boost growth beyond central bank forecasts, potentially easing rate hike needs. However, supply chain disrup...
Charting the global economy: Fed turns hawkish, China demand weakensFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled a shift towards interest-rate hikes amid persistent inflation, while euro-area price pressure...
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swapMajor Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion fro...
Global Markets: Central banks stay vigilant despite oil price relief after US-Iran truceGlobal central banks remain cautious despite easing oil prices following the US-Iran truce. While lower energy costs ease inflation fears, ...
Banking liquidity falls to fiscal-year low, pushes up money market ratesMoney market rates have risen as banking system liquidity dropped to its lowest this fiscal year. Advanced tax outflows caused this liquidi...
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
Euro zone bond yields steady near two-week low after Middle East peace dealEuro zone bond yields stabilized after a recent dip. A US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is easing energy supply concerns. This d...
STOXX 600 hits record high after US-Iran preliminary peace dealEurope's STOXX 600 reached a record high as a preliminary peace agreement between the US and Iran boosted global risk sentiment and lowered...
RBI forex measures to lower banks' overseas borrowing costs by 2-2.5 per cent, aid inflows: ReportNew RBI measures aim to make overseas borrowing cheaper for banks. External commercial borrowing costs may drop by up to 2.50 percent. This...
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risksThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previou...
Indian firms raise $3.76 bn via ECBs in April; Reliance, Air India among prominent borrowersIndian companies raised $3.76 billion through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) in April 2026, up from $2.91 billion a year earlier, RB...
ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflationThe European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This mo...
Global Market | European shares edge higher ahead of ECB rate verdict; Mideast tensions eyedEuropean stocks saw a slight rise today. Investors remain cautious due to rising Middle East tensions. Crude oil prices are high, impacting...
FX swap window may spur PSU rush for overseas loansPublic sector units like PFC, REC, and NaBFID are poised to increase their External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) to leverage the RBI's 1.5%...