FCNR(B), nothing magical about itThe Reserve Bank of India is prematurely closing a special window for FCNR(B) bank deposits from the Indian diaspora, originally set to end...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
FCNR(B) swap cost unlikely to have driven RBI’s early closure: SBI Research reportSBI Research said the cost of the RBI’s FCNR(B) swap facility is unlikely to have driven its early closure, estimating cumulative hedging c...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
India bonds sink on RBI's early close of FX swap facilityThe Indian government bond market experienced a dip in demand on Monday, leading to higher yields. In an unexpected move, the central bank ...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Rupee slips as sentiment drags on RBI curtailing FX inflow windowThe Indian rupee slipped against the US dollar on Monday as the central bank's surprise move to shorten its forex swap timeframe rattled th...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
India bonds dip as RBI's diaspora swap move dents sentimentEarly Monday saw a dip in demand for Indian government bonds following the RBI's closure of its swap window. This decision caused the bench...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
RBI cuts FX swap window short after NRI deposits cross $50 billionThe Reserve Bank of India shortened its zero-cost FX swap facility for banks. This action followed substantial foreign deposit inflows from...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
ET Analysis: RBI’s FCNR U-turn dents policy certaintyThe RBI’s early closure of its special FCNR(B) deposit swap window has raised concerns over policy certainty. Banks had mobilised $52.3 bil...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Banks may rush to tap short loans abroadBankers said some lenders now plan to borrow more short-term funds, possibly at a higher rate, to finance the promised leverage to FCNR(B) ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
RBI's $56.8 billion forex drive: How diaspora deposits reshape India's currency risk and balance sheetIndia's special forex package has successfully garnered over fifty-six billion dollars in deposits, surpassing expectations. This increased...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM 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
Forex reserves soar to $707 billion, highest so far in current fiscalIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable increase, rising by $14.1 billion to hit a significant $707 billion. This boost included a ...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.46 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
Indian bank deposits jump by $115 billion over three fortnights to record highIndian banking system deposits have reached a record high after recent significant growth. This surge is primarily supported by dollar infl...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Central Bank of India mobilises $250 million under FCNR (B) window: CEO Kalyan KumarCentral Bank of India has successfully mobilized $250 million under the RBI's FCNR-B window, surpassing its internal target of $100 million...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
No case for early closure or extension of swap window: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India will not close the swap window early. Robust foreign currency inflows have strengthened India's balance of paymen...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Will FCNR (B) deposit scheme that's bringing billions of dollars to India end? RBI Governor says thisThe Reserve Bank of India will continue its special FCNR(B) deposit scheme. This scheme has already attracted tens of billions of dollars i...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST