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To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
FCNR(B) window may save banks Rs 4,000 croreBanks are poised to save approximately ₹4,000 crore annually by raising deposits through FCNR(B) accounts, as the RBI covers hedging costs,...
Banks seek RBI nod on Guarantee Rule to boost NRI deposit inflowsBanks are urging the RBI to clarify regulations for the new FCNR deposit scheme, aiming to attract diaspora funds. They seek a tweak in wor...
RBI pushes banks to bring more dollars homeThe push comes amid RBI measures to incentivise foreign currency inflows, including swap facilities and hedging cost support for FCNR(B) de...
PNB, Ujjivan raise FCNR deposit ratesPunjab National Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have raised interest rates on FCNR(B) USD deposits for Non-Resident Indians. This move ...
ESAF Small Finance Bank's total business crosses Rs 50,000 crESAF Small Finance Bank has achieved a significant milestone. Its total business has now surpassed Rs 50,000 crore. Deposits reached Rs 26,...
Yes Bank sees Indians tip-toeing back to depositsIndian households are reportedly shifting savings back to bank deposits due to weak stock markets and geopolitical concerns. This trend cou...
RHFL, RCFL bank fraud money laundering case: ED files charge sheet against Jhunjhunwala, Bapna, 52 othersThe Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet against former Reliance executives Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna. They were arre...
Higher crude prices fuel bank lending boom; credit growth hits 17.7%, fastest since June 2024Bank lending saw its fastest growth in almost two years by May 31, 2026. Credit expanded significantly, reaching Rs 215.2 lakh crore. This ...
RBI move sparks race among banks to raise FCNR(B) deposit rates; smaller lenders offer over 7% on USD depositsBanks are aggressively increasing interest rates on NRI dollar deposits. This move follows a special RBI dispensation to boost foreign curr...
ED arrests ex-Haryana government official in IDFC Bank fraud caseNaresh Kumar was arrested on June 10 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He was produced before a ...
FCNR deposit in demand: $1,277 extra interest on $10,000 investment by NRIs after RBI's latest move?FCNR interest rates: The Indian government will now cover hedging costs for fresh 3 to 5-year FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. Th...
Some lenders hike rates on FX deposits for non-resident IndiansIndian banks have significantly increased interest rates on foreign currency deposits for Non-Resident Indians, with some hikes reaching 35...
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
India banks could raise $35-$40 billion via RBI's foreign currency deposit scheme, PNB CEO Ashok Chandra saysIndian banks anticipate raising up to $40 billion through foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India is backing a new scheme to a...
Chhattisgarh HC says Economic Value of Frozen Assets must be preserved during PMLA proceedingsThe Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that asset preservation under PMLA includes safeguarding economic value, not just legal control. This all...
Parimatch probe takes ED to Zepto's doorstepThe Enforcement Directorate is investigating offshore betting platform Parimatch. The agency has questioned quick commerce app Zepto regard...