Banking system surplus liquidity reaches Rs 5 lakh crore, highest in over four monthsBy the close of August, liquidity within the banking sector surged to close to Rs 5 lakh crore, fueled by government spending and inflow of...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Short-term rates ease as banks see surge in dollar depositsLarge banks secured significant dollar deposits, easing short-term borrowing costs for smaller institutions. This influx of funds has boost...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Numbers Boost: FCNR-B inflows help banks cut expensive bulk depositsIndian banks are actively reducing costly bulk deposits after strong foreign currency inflows. This strategy helps optimize funding costs a...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
FCNR inflows may delay rate hikes, but banks face margin pressure: ReportForeign currency inflows have eased financial conditions for the Reserve Bank of India. This temporary relief allows the central bank to de...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
India Ratings revises FY27 bank credit growth upward to 15%; provisioning for expected loss may hit profitIndia Ratings forecasts bank credit growth at fifteen percent for fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Lenders will face profitability challeng...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Rupee dips, reversing intraday gains, as importer dollar demand dominatesThe Indian rupee declined on Thursday, reversing early gains against the dollar. Importer dollar demand increased, and month-end pressures ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Lenders may turn to OFCB route to raise more funds abroadIndian banks are now shifting focus towards borrowing in overseas foreign currencies to meet their fundraising requirements. This strategic...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
RBI’s great dollar haul: Where are the $73 billion going?India has mobilised about $73 billion in foreign currency in under 11 weeks, largely through FCNR(B) deposits, yet the rupee remains near ₹...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Gold loan portfolio to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore by FY27-end: Indian Bank MDIndian Bank expects its gold loan book to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore this financial year. This growth will be driven by increased loan volum...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
India gets $72.8 billion in dollar inflows under RBI swap facilityIndia has received $72.8 billion in dollar inflows through FCNR(B) deposits, external commercial borrowings and overseas foreign currency b...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Can NRIs open joint FCNR (B) accounts with resident Indian relatives? Know what the latest rules sayNon-Resident Indians are allowed to set up joint FCNR (B) accounts with their resident family members. These accounts must function on a 'F...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Highest FCNR (B) interest rates: Check PSU vs private sector bank rates for NRIs, OCIsFCNR (B) FD interest rates: The window for Non-Resident Indians to enjoy favorable FCNR(B) deposit rates is closing soon, specifically on A...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
RBI's early FCNR(B) deposit scheme closure 'data-driven' or a policy U-turn? Governor Malhotra explainsRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra defended the FCNR(B) deposit scheme's early closure. He stated the decision was data-driven and a prudent cali...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
FCNR(B), nothing magical about itThe Reserve Bank of India is prematurely closing a special window for FCNR(B) bank deposits from the Indian diaspora, originally set to end...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
RBI's $56.8 billion forex drive: How diaspora deposits reshape India's currency risk and balance sheetIndia's special forex package has successfully garnered over fifty-six billion dollars in deposits, surpassing expectations. This increased...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
RBI shortens FCNR (B) deposit swap window to Aug 31The Reserve Bank of India has shortened the swap facility window for FCNR(B) deposits. This decision comes after observing higher-than-expe...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
FCNR (B) FDs offering up to 7.50% interest rate to NRIs, OCIs: These banks offer 6.25% or higher on depositsFCNR (B) interest rate: Government backing for FCNR (B) deposits greatly boosts returns for investors. Presently, banks are providing entic...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST