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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 ...
To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
FCNR(B) window may save banks Rs 4,000 croreBanks are poised to save approximately ₹4,000 crore annually by raising deposits through FCNR(B) accounts, as the RBI covers hedging costs,...
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...
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...
Banks seek RBI nod on Guarantee Rule to boost NRI deposit inflowsBanks are urging the RBI to clarify regulations for the new FCNR deposit scheme, aiming to attract diaspora funds. They seek a tweak in wor...
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...
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 ...
Banks court wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit driveIndian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen ...
ESAF Small Finance Bank's total business crosses Rs 50,000 crESAF Small Finance Bank has achieved a significant milestone. Its total business has now surpassed Rs 50,000 crore. Deposits reached Rs 26,...
Yes Bank sees Indians tip-toeing back to depositsIndian households are reportedly shifting savings back to bank deposits due to weak stock markets and geopolitical concerns. This trend cou...
Higher crude prices fuel bank lending boom; credit growth hits 17.7%, fastest since June 2024Bank lending saw its fastest growth in almost two years by May 31, 2026. Credit expanded significantly, reaching Rs 215.2 lakh crore. This ...
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...
Bank credit grows 17.4% in May as rising yields push companies to loansBank loans are seeing a surge. Credit growth reached 17.4 percent by May 31, the highest in almost two years. This rise is driven by compan...
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...
Muted returns on market bets steer funds back to banksAs per RBI data, bank deposits stood at Rs 256.9 lakh crore as of May 15, 2026, registering a year-on-year growth of 12.2% - well above the...
India banks could raise $35-$40 billion via RBI's foreign currency deposit scheme, PNB CEO Ashok Chandra saysIndian banks anticipate raising up to $40 billion through foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India is backing a new scheme to a...