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
A hidden pollution story emerged from 19 years of rain and cloud samples on one mountainPollution prediction study: Mount Washington's extreme environment yielded a 19-year record of rain and cloud water, revealing crucial poll...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
RBI temporarily eases FCNR(B), NRE deposit rate norms to attract overseas fundsThe Reserve Bank of India has eased interest rate rules for overseas deposits. This allows banks to offer better returns on FCNR(B) and NRE...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
What should international students know about Germany's blocked account requirement?Germany requires international students and job seekers to open a blocked account, known as a Sperrkonto, to prove financial self-sufficien...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.32 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
Rs 25,000 monthly investment in 5-year RD: Check maturity in SBI, PNB, post office, HDFC Bank and other recurring depositsRecurring Deposits offer a safe way to build savings with fixed monthly investments. Investors can choose between banks and post offices fo...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investorsThe Reserve Bank of India has opened direct equity investment in listed firms to all foreign individuals, expanding beyond NRIs and OCIs. T...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Highest 555-day FD interest rates: Banks are offering up to 7.25% interest rate on special fixed depositFD interest rates: Special fixed deposits with a 555-day tenure are drawing investor attention. Banks like City Union Bank and Karnataka Ba...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Bringing in US dollars: RBI flags off FCNR(B) chase, pushes banks to go all out for forex inflowsIn an ambitious bid to enhance India's foreign currency reserves, the Reserve Bank of India is urging banks to ramp up their efforts in att...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
RBI pushes banks to bring more dollars homeThe push comes amid RBI measures to incentivise foreign currency inflows, including swap facilities and hedging cost support for FCNR(B) de...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
PNB, Ujjivan raise FCNR deposit ratesPunjab National Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have raised interest rates on FCNR(B) USD deposits for Non-Resident Indians. This move ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
RBI forex measures to lower banks' overseas borrowing costs by 2-2.5 per cent, aid inflows: ReportNew RBI measures aim to make overseas borrowing cheaper for banks. External commercial borrowing costs may drop by up to 2.50 percent. This...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
India's forex reserves drop $711 million to $681.610 billion, RBI data showsIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a dip of $711 million, settling at $681.610 billion by June 5. This decline was primarily driven by a...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
RHFL, RCFL bank fraud money laundering case: ED files charge sheet against Jhunjhunwala, Bapna, 52 othersThe Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet against former Reliance executives Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna. They were arre...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.38 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
PSBs may lose the edge over private peers as tightening liquidity, rising credit costs may impact growthPublic sector banks' advantage over private lenders is fading. Excess liquidity and low credit costs are diminishing. Liquidity coverage ra...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
Deposits under RBI's latest foreign currency non-resident bank scheme will carry one-year lock-inThe Reserve Bank of India's new FCNR-B scheme offers a one-year lock-in for deposits and mandates non-cancellable swaps for banks. This ini...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST