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Some Indian banks poised for interest margin gains as short-term funding costs fallIndian banks are poised for improved interest margins this quarter, thanks to the Reserve Bank of India's liquidity-boosting measures. Thes...
NRI Talk| For a Rs 50 crore NRI portfolio, structure matters as much as stock selection: Tarun BiraniNRIs view India with cautious optimism, recognizing its long-term growth potential despite recent market flatness and rupee depreciation. D...
IIFCL plans $1 billion loan from overseas investors; in talks for $400 million ADB fundingIndia Infrastructure Finance Company is set to secure a substantial $1 billion foreign-currency loan, potentially its largest to date, and ...
NRI money could ease banks' funding crunch before powering India's capex: Axis Bank CEOIndian banks are set to leverage new foreign-currency deposits from the diaspora to replace costly funding, according to Axis Bank CEO Amit...
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
India's debt market not equipped to finance next phase of growth, needs structural reforms: DeloitteIndia's debt market is currently ill-equipped to fund the nation's ambitious economic growth targets, a Deloitte report highlights. To achi...
Global Market: South Korea to extend won trading to 24 hours in bid to boost global appealSouth Korea will launch 24-hour trading in the won from July 6 to boost global investor access and improve market appeal. The reform is exp...
Reserve Bank of India issues final rules on credit derivativesThe rules will allow resident Indian non-retail users to deploy instruments such as credit default swaps and total return swaps without an...
Brazil plans up to $735 million panda bond issuance, says finance ministerBrazil is set to launch its inaugural panda bonds, aiming to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million). This significant debut marks Brazil...
Bank of India eyes $3.5 billion foreign currency inflows on RBI's dollar pushBank of India aims to raise approximately $3.5 billion through foreign currency deposits and overseas borrowings, leveraging recent RBI mea...
Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifiesIndian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attra...
Rupee snaps six-session winning streak as firmer dollar pinchesThe Indian rupee slipped on Monday, snapping its six-day upward trend due to the strengthening dollar worldwide. While falling oil prices e...
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.
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...
Rupee’s oil relief capped by RBI's FX book, interest payment hedges, bankers sayThe Indian rupee's upward surge encounters some obstacles. As the Reserve Bank of India gradually dissolves a hefty foreign exchange forwar...
RBI removes cap on NRI deposit rates until SeptemberThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on non-resident deposits, allowing banks to freely mobilize overse...
HDFC Bank prices $750 mln bond in largest offshore deal by lenders since 2023, say bankersHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million through dollar bonds. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's subsidized hedgin...