FCNR(B) windfall for banks explained: Who got highest inflows and what it means for investorsFCNR(B) deposits offer banks a cheaper and balance-sheet-efficient source of funding, but their finite tenor and initial deployment challen...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
India bonds stuck in narrow range, focus on oil, RBI liquidity movesIndian bond traders are navigating uncertain waters as soaring oil prices weigh heavily on market sentiment. In response, the Reserve Bank ...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
India bonds muted after tepid response for RBI's cash-drain operationIndian government bonds hit a pause on Monday following a technical setback that disrupted cash withdrawal capabilities. To counteract a li...
07 Sep, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
India's central bank withdraws over 6 trillion rupees of bank liquidity after record spikeThe Reserve Bank of India absorbed more than ₹6 trillion through liquidity withdrawal operations after banking system surplus hit a record ...
07 Sep, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Indian central bank liquidity move may lift bondsFollowing the Reserve Bank of India's recent cash withdrawal operation, Indian government bonds are poised for potential gains. However, th...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
India’s record foreign deposit push could cost RBI $10.6 billion: Why the diaspora fundraising drive may prove expensiveIndia's recent fundraising initiative among its diaspora is anticipated to incur significant expenses for the Reserve Bank of India. The un...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Europe is moving gold out of US vaults as central banks rethink where to keep reservesThe world’s gold is changing vaults. The Netherlands is shifting bullion to London, France has moved holdings out of New York, while India ...
05 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Forex reserves hit record $740.8 billion, lift rupeeBy the end of August, India recorded an unprecedented $740.8 billion in foreign-exchange reserves, which has significantly fortified the va...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
RBI may raise repo rate to 5.75-6% in H2 FY27, rate hike cycle likely from December: UBIUnion Bank of India expects the RBI to raise the repo rate to 5.75-6% in H2 FY27, from the current 5.25%, with the rate-hike cycle likely b...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.36 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
Slice closes $100 million round as valuation more than halves to $470 millionThe fintech-turned-bank has raised the money from existing backer Moore Strategic Ventures, the New York-based investment arm of the hedge ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Indian banks pitch FX sell/buy swaps to drain surplus liquidity, sources sayIndian lenders suggested forex sell/buy swaps to reduce excess rupee liquidity. This proposal came after a meeting with the Reserve Bank of...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
India bonds pare gains as oil spike tames FCNR boostEarly Thursday trading saw Indian government bonds lose their initial gains as stronger dollar inflows were overshadowed by soaring oil pri...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
How RBI could tackle a liquidity deluge triggered by dollar depositsThe RBI’s special dollar deposit scheme attracted a massive $127.23 billion, pushing India’s banking system liquidity surplus to a record ₹...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
India's bank liquidity surplus hits all-time high riding flood of dollar depositsIndia’s banking system liquidity surplus has surged to a record ₹9.7 trillion ($102.67 billion), surpassing the previous peak seen in Septe...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.23 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
Banks seek CRR cut on green deposits to boost green lending in IndiaIn a bid to boost climate and transition finance, banks are pressing for a lower cash reserve ratio for green deposits. Presently, estimate...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST