Full flow FCNR deposits could hit $100 billion, beat estimatesStrong FCNR(B) deposit inflows have led analysts to raise their estimates for dollar mobilisation through the scheme. Jefferies now expects...
RBI's concessional swap scheme mobilises $73 bn in less than 11 weeksThe RBI’s special forex swap facility has mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows as of August 21, with FCNR(B) deposits accounti...
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...
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...
FCNR deposits emerge as banks’ new FY27 growth lever: ReportIndian banks anticipate stronger net interest income and earnings growth in FY27. This outlook is supported by robust foreign currency depo...
India's foreign exchange reserves up almost $50 billion since JulyIndia's foreign exchange reserves rose over $9 billion in the week ending August 14. Foreign currency assets and gold reserves significantl...
India's forex reserves soar by $9.9 billion to $716.90 billion as on August 14India's foreign exchange reserves jumped $9.905 billion to $716.90 billion in the week ended August 14, RBI data showed. Reserves had risen...
Treasury heads in buying mode as 5-year yield jumpsWith government bond yields now at attractive levels, treasury heads are actively thinking about making purchases. After the RBI's FCNR(B) ...
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...
RBI measures lift FY27 BoP outlook to over $50 bn surplus, CAD seen at 1%: SBI ResearchFCNR(B) deposits: In FY27, India is anticipated to enjoy a balance of payments surplus amounting to USD 50 billion, driven by robust foreig...
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...
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...
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) ...
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 ...
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....
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...
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...