India's balance of payments likely to post $60-65 bn surplus in FY27 despite wider CAD: HDFC BankIndia’s balance of payments (BoP) is likely to post a $60-65 billion surplus in FY27, despite a widening current account deficit, HDFC Bank...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
FCNR flows to complicate liquidity management, lead RBI to deploy more tools: EconomistsHigher FCNR(B) inflows are complicating the Reserve Bank's liquidity management. The banking system currently holds excess liquidity at a f...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
FCNRB deposits: Why bank investors should watch RoE, not just NIMFCNR(B) deposits could boost banks’ return on equity despite a mild impact on net interest margins, according to Anand Rathi. Exemptions fr...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 94.59 against US dollarThursday marked the fifth consecutive day of appreciation for the Indian rupee, which increased by fourteen paise, closing at 94.59 against...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Explained: What $127 billion FCNR(B) inflows mean for ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, other bank stocksClosing the FCNR(B) scheme has led to a noteworthy increase in dollar inflows, which has positively impacted foreign exchange reserves. Ind...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
GIFT IFSC emerges as international banking hub with $52.82 bn FCNR(B) disbursals: Uday KotakGIFT IFSC banking units are channeling foreign-currency deposits into financing. These units funded fifty-two billion dollars of FCNR(B) de...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Record FCNR (B) inflows as banks mobilise $127 blnBanks mobilized over $127 billion from FCNR(B) deposits by August 31. Total dollar inflows reached $136.37 billion through special schemes....
02 Sep, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Indian banks raise over $136 bn via RBI forex swap, FCNR(B) deposits dominate inflowsIndia's banking system attracted over $136 billion through a special Reserve Bank of India swap facility. Foreign currency non-resident dep...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Lenders may turn to OFCB route to raise more funds abroadIndian banks are now shifting focus towards borrowing in overseas foreign currencies to meet their fundraising requirements. This strategic...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
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
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...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM 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
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
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