Explained: Why RBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap window could be a game changer for banksRBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap windows aim to boost liquidity, stabilise the rupee and ease funding costs for banks. Attractive returns for NRI...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
RBI move sparks race among banks to raise FCNR(B) deposit rates; smaller lenders offer over 7% on USD depositsBanks are aggressively increasing interest rates on NRI dollar deposits. This move follows a special RBI dispensation to boost foreign curr...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
India's current account deficit to remain 1.5-1.7% of GDP in FY27 but RBI measures may turn BoP surplus: SBI ReportIndia's current account deficit is projected for FY27. However, Reserve Bank of India measures are anticipated to improve the country's ext...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
SBI, PNB, other PSU bank stocks tumble up to 21% from record highs. Time to buy or wait?Public sector bank stocks have seen a significant drop from their recent peaks. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to attrac...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
RBI's reform package could pull $40-75b inflows, push rupee to 92-93 and keep August rate on holdThe RBI's recent announcements are expected to attract substantial foreign capital, potentially strengthening the rupee. Analysts anticipat...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
RBI policy press conference: Here's everything that came up for discussionThe Reserve Bank of India unveiled new measures to attract deposits and bolster the economy. Governor Sanjay Malhotra discussed strategies ...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEOAfter a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the ...
29 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Bond won't help this time: Why RBI should hike interest rate, instead of unleashing forex mobilisation schemes as in the pastReserve Bank of India's past emergency tools for raising foreign currency are no longer effective. Global interest rates have changed the f...
27 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
RBI repo rate cut is like BrahMos and Akash activated together: CIO says Rs 2.5 lakh crore liquidity push feels like a missile strikeThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has significantly eased monetary policy by reducing the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points to 3% ...
06 Jun, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
RBI hikes CRR by 50 basis points to 4.5%, to remove Rs 87,000 crore of liquidityThe RBI today announced a rate hike to 4.4 per cent, up by 40 basis points in a surprise move that rippled through the equity and bond mark...
04 May, 2022, 04.46 PM IST
Will a CRR hike spoil the debt mutual fund party?“Fundamentally we are convinced that the rates in India have to ease in a gradual manner. The investors should remain invested and not pani...
30 Nov, 2016, 03.13 PM IST
If RBI can't cut CRR, let them pay us interest on it: SBI chairman Pratip ChaudhuriPratip Chaudhuri said if the apex bank cannot reduce CRR rate, they should pay interest on cash reserves that banks park with the monetary ...
16 Jun, 2013, 09.53 PM IST
- CRR cut: Lending rates may soften in select sectors, says SBI
Banks may reduce lending rates for select sectors including those that are seeing higher demand for credit, Pratip Chaudhuri said.
24 Jan, 2012, 02.56 PM IST
- Interest rates to remain unchanged till Oct: Bankers
Leading bankers on Tuesday ruled out any rise in the interest rate regime in the second quarter despite the increased pressure on the rates...
27 Jul, 2010, 07.15 PM IST
- CRR balance may start fetching interest again
The government is planning to revisit the amendment to the RBI Act to enable the regulator to pay interest to banks on their cash reserve r...
14 Dec, 2006, 03.02 AM IST