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...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Citigroup, Axis Bank team up to leverage NRI deposits as RBI dollar inflows surgeCitigroup and Axis Bank have tied up to finance non-resident Indians investing in foreign-currency deposits, leveraging RBI rules that allo...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.18 AM 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
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...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
ICICI Bank doubles borrowing from overseas markets to $5 billionICICI Bank has taken a significant step by doubling its overseas borrowing limit to five billion dollars. This strategic decision enhances ...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
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...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
India eases rules for rupee export payments, seeks to widen trade settlementIndia has eased export payment rules, allowing rupee settlements with non-Asian Clearing Union countries. This move aims to promote wider u...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Cross-border trade in local currencies reduces transaction costs: RBI deputy governorLocal currencies will increasingly drive cross-border trade and payments, reducing costs and improving efficiency. Technology will be lever...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
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...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against US dollar in early tradeIn early trading, the rupee slipped by seven paise, settling at 95.68 against the US dollar. Factors such as soaring crude oil prices and h...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM 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
RBI cuts FX swap window short after NRI deposits cross $50 billionThe Reserve Bank of India shortened its zero-cost FX swap facility for banks. This action followed substantial foreign deposit inflows from...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
RBI's heavy FX footprint revives memories of a tightly managed rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India has stepped in, providing crucial support for the rupee amidst global economic uncertainties. State-run banks are...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.35 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
Forex reserves up by $14.1 billion to $707 billionIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a jump of over fourteen billion dollars. Foreign currency assets and gold reserves contributed substa...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST