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PFC raises $300 million through five year dollar bondPower Finance Corp successfully raised $300 million in international bonds, marking India's second such issuance since the RBI's special sw...
Indian financial firms to tap $1.5 billion overseas bonds this week: BankersIndian lenders are poised to issue approximately $1.5 billion in foreign-currency bonds this week, driven by a new, cost-effective hedging ...
RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
Banks seek RBI clarity on leveraged NRI FCNR deposit structuresIndian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some lenders, li...
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swapMajor Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion fro...
When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting luredThe Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interes...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
India will do more to boost inflows: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia plans further measures to attract foreign capital. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that additional steps will be taken if ...
Bulls return to banks on RBI's FCNR(B) initiativeTraders are piling into bullish derivative bets on banks, reversing bearish positions, as RBI's foreign currency borrowing measures boost l...
DBS optimistic about India’s long-term structural growth: Chief says country must invest in talent; focus on wealth spaceDBS Bank's CEO views India as a significant long-term growth opportunity. The nation can benefit from the AI-driven demand for hardware. Ho...
Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
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 ...
BlackRock says oil, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow pushIndian debt is piquing the interest of foreign investors thanks to new government initiatives. Nonetheless, investment giant BlackRock rema...
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper fundsIndian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made f...
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...
RBI may need to absorb at least half of hedging cost to spur ECBs by PSUsThe Reserve Bank of India's new measures aim to boost foreign inflows. Public Sector Undertakings can now access concessional forex swaps f...