Banks seek RBI nod to let NRIs break & rebook existing depositsTo incentivise foreign currency inflows, the Reserve Bank of India will swap fresh dollar term deposits raised until end-September at par. ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
How NRIs, OCIs may benefit as RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates on certain FCNRs, NREsThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily lifted interest rate restrictions on certain NRE and FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
FCNR deposit rates up to 6.5%: Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and others launch schemes for NRIs, OCIsFollowing RBI's measures to boost foreign currency inflows, several banks like Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IOB have laun...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Govt needs to revive NITI Aayog's PSU, PSB privatisation program: Arvind PanagariyaFormer NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya urges the government to revive privatization of public sector undertakings and banks. He ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
SBI revises FCNR(B) interest rates up to 5.75%: NRIs, OCIs & POIs can earn more on these depositsFCNR(B) interest rates: The Reserve Bank of India's announcement to bear hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits has prompted SBI to revise its ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
FPI exodus continues, Rs 62,800 cr pulled out from equities in first fortnight of JuneForeign investors continue to sell Indian shares. They have withdrawn over Rs 62,853 crore in early June. This follows significant outflows...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
ATMs hungry, but not for more cashMany Indians face empty ATMs despite ample cash in circulation. This is due to serious disruptions in cash movement. UPI's rapid rise and i...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Is RBI replacing paper currency with plastic notes from June 30, 2026? Check detailsViral social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India replacing paper currency with plastic notes by June 30, 2026, are false. The Pres...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
ATMs in small hubs may run out of cash: Confederation of ATM IndustryATM operators are demanding ₹100 crore compensation from banks. State Bank of India is accused of sending most cash to big cities. This lea...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Rupee could fall to 98/USD by July amid energy crisis, BofA Securities exec saysThe Indian rupee faces a potential record low of 98 against the dollar by July due to the Middle East energy shock, impacting domestic asse...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Banks seek easing of guarantee curbs to draw more NRI fundsIndian banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India to remove a guarantee restriction. This move aims to attract money from the Indian diaspo...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
FPIs' outflow nears Rs 33,000 crore in May on weaker rupeeHowever, the trend reversed in March, when foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 1.17 lakh crore. The selling continued in April with ne...
31 May, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Fake Rs 500 notes surge 20% as counterfeits rise across banking systemFake currency detection in India increased in 2025-26. The Rs 500 note became the primary target for counterfeiters, showing a significant ...
29 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
NRIs pull out $2 billion from bank depositsOverseas Indians withdrew nearly two billion dollars from Indian bank accounts in March. This outflow occurred during the Iran war. Reserve...
23 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
New PAN norms 2026: Where quoting is relaxed and where it’s now mandatoryNew Income Tax Rules, 2026 have relaxed PAN quoting for several transactions, including cash deposits and debit card applications. However,...
23 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
No law bans withdrawal of cryptocurrency: BinanceIndian crypto exchanges are blocking user withdrawals fearing misuse for money laundering. Global exchange Binance, however, permits free w...
21 May, 2026, 06.14 AM IST