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...
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...
India's current account deficit to remain 1.5-1.7% of GDP in FY27 but RBI measures may turn BoP surplus: SBI ReportIndia's current account deficit is projected for FY27. However, Reserve Bank of India measures are anticipated to improve the country's ext...
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
SBI, PNB, other PSU bank stocks tumble up to 21% from record highs. Time to buy or wait?Public sector bank stocks have seen a significant drop from their recent peaks. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to attrac...
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
RBI's reform package could pull $40-75b inflows, push rupee to 92-93 and keep August rate on holdThe RBI's recent announcements are expected to attract substantial foreign capital, potentially strengthening the rupee. Analysts anticipat...
RBI policy press conference: Here's everything that came up for discussionThe Reserve Bank of India unveiled new measures to attract deposits and bolster the economy. Governor Sanjay Malhotra discussed strategies ...
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEOAfter a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the ...
Karur Vysya Bank bets big on credit cards, microloans and corporate push to double down on growthKarur Vysya Bank is set for significant growth. The bank plans to expand its balance sheet by entering the credit card business and offerin...
Bond won't help this time: Why RBI should hike interest rate, instead of unleashing forex mobilisation schemes as in the pastReserve Bank of India's past emergency tools for raising foreign currency are no longer effective. Global interest rates have changed the f...
As India grows richer, banks will have to adjust to thinner margins: Indian Bank CEOIndian Bank's chief Binod Kumar expects interest rates to rise and net interest margins to fall as India develops. He plans to raise capita...
Axis Bank Q4 preview: PAT seen muted YoY; margin pressure persists amid strong loan growth; 8 things to watchAxis Bank is expected to report a mixed Q4FY26 performance with muted year-on-year profit growth despite steady loan and deposit expansion....
RBI hikes CRR by 50 basis points to 4.5%, to remove Rs 87,000 crore of liquidityThe RBI today announced a rate hike to 4.4 per cent, up by 40 basis points in a surprise move that rippled through the equity and bond mark...
If RBI can't cut CRR, let them pay us interest on it: SBI chairman Pratip ChaudhuriPratip Chaudhuri said if the apex bank cannot reduce CRR rate, they should pay interest on cash reserves that banks park with the monetary ...
- Interest rates to remain unchanged till Oct: Bankers
Leading bankers on Tuesday ruled out any rise in the interest rate regime in the second quarter despite the increased pressure on the rates...
- RBI may raise repo, CRR rates
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may raise repo and CRR rates in the quarterly review of its credit policy scheduled for July 29.