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
FCNR(B) swap cost unlikely to have driven RBI’s early closure: SBI Research reportSBI Research said the cost of the RBI’s FCNR(B) swap facility is unlikely to have driven its early closure, estimating cumulative hedging c...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
ET Analysis: RBI’s FCNR U-turn dents policy certaintyThe RBI’s early closure of its special FCNR(B) deposit swap window has raised concerns over policy certainty. Banks had mobilised $52.3 bil...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Rupee falls 17 paise to 95.59 against US dollar in early tradeIn early trading, the rupee slipped by 17 paise against the US dollar as investor sentiment turned cautious following the Reserve Bank of I...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Banks may rush to tap short loans abroadBankers said some lenders now plan to borrow more short-term funds, possibly at a higher rate, to finance the promised leverage to FCNR(B) ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.12 AM 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
Indian Bank plans to garner $400 million via ECB this week: MD Binod KumarIndian Bank plans to raise $400 million via External Commercial Borrowings this week. The bank may raise an additional $600 million through...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Forex reserves soar to $707 billion, highest so far in current fiscalIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable increase, rising by $14.1 billion to hit a significant $707 billion. This boost included a ...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
RBI to close FCNR(B) swaps a month earlier due to gushThe Reserve Bank of India has moved the FCNR(B) deposit deadline to August 31 in response to better-than-expected foreign currency inflows....
15 Aug, 2026, 09.26 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
RBI to close FCNR(B) forex swap facility early after strong dollar inflowThe Reserve Bank of India has closed its special forex swap facility early. This facility attracted significant foreign exchange inflows to...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
FCNR, ECB measures to draw $90-95 bn capital inflows in FY27: ReportConcessional swap windows are expected to draw substantial capital inflows for India. These measures are projected to generate ninety to ni...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM 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
Hidden risks of FCNR (B) deposit investment and leverage: Why high interest rates may not tell the full storyFCNR(B) deposits have become attractive to investors looking for significant returns in US dollars, largely thanks to government hedging st...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Bank deposits hit decade-high growth as NRI dollar inflows cross $37 billionBank deposits saw their fastest growth in nearly ten years by July. Overseas Indians deposited about $37 billion in foreign currency accoun...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Banks continue to garner FCNR deposits at a brisk paceIndian banks are attracting foreign currency deposits at a brisk pace. Indian Bank and Central Bank of India have garnered substantial fore...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
FCNR (B) FD premature withdrawal rules: Check penalty and interest rate rules of HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra BankFCNR(B) deposits serve as a reliable investment option for NRIs wishing to secure foreign earnings in India. Penalties can differ across in...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST