RBI's concessional swap scheme mobilises $73 bn in less than 11 weeksThe RBI’s special forex swap facility has mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows as of August 21, with FCNR(B) deposits accounti...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Up to 8.50% interest rate on senior citizen FD: This bank revises rates on fixed deposit; check new rates and returns on Rs 1 lakh investmentSuryoday Small Finance Bank has made changes to its fixed deposit interest rates Senior citizens can benefit from an attractive rate of 8.5...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
RBI moves to distance self from bank deposit ratingsThe Reserve Bank of India has instructed rating agencies to refrain from categorizing it as the regulator overseeing bank deposits. This re...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.46 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
India may have found the key to unlock its $5 trillion sleeping fortuneIndia plans to revamp its Gold Monetisation Scheme by involving jewellers, aiming to unlock household gold holdings estimated at 25,000-50,...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
RBI proposes new interest rate rules for regulated entities, seeks public commentsThe Reserve Bank of India is harmonizing interest rate determination methods for regulated entities. New guidelines will define internal be...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Parliament roundup: Trade pact talks, supply chains, jobs and agriculture in focusTextiles and apparel exports are projected to reach 3.3 lakh crore by FY26. Tobacco product exports saw significant growth in quantity and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
India sixth-largest economy at $3.92 trillion nominal GDP in FY26: GovernmentIndia's economy reached sixth globally with a $3.92 trillion GDP in 2025-26. Government strategies focus on agricultural productivity and m...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
RBI has proactively helped UCBs; cooperatives should look at regulator differently: Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah encouraged urban cooperative banks to view the RBI's support positively. He highlighted the central bank's proacti...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
19x leverage on FCNR(B) deposits and high returns may not work for NRIs based in Singapore in this caseFCNR (B) FD: For NRIs, the potential gains from FCNR(B) deposits may be undermined by Singapore's tax policies. Interest earnings from Indi...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Indian jewellers may earn up to 1% incentive under revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme: IBJAIndian jewellers could earn an additional 0.75%-1% commission under a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) proposed by the India Bullion...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
From UAE to India: Woman accused in Rs 88 crore investment scam extradited after global manhunt & INTERPOL Red NoticeVishakha Rathod, implicated in an Rs 88 crore investment fraud scheme, has been extradited from the UAE following the issuance of an INTERP...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
PPF rules for NRIs: Can non-resident Indians open PPF account in India?A Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term, small savings scheme offered by the government of India. The PPF offers an attractive interes...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM 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
RBI policy: Will high-interest rate cycle return for FD investors as RBI holds repo rate amid rising inflation?RBI MPC repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent today. Inflation is nearing the upper tolerance band,...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
FCNR (B) FD interest rates up to 6.50%: SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB and others- which bank offers highest rate?For non-resident Indians, foreign currency non-resident bank fixed deposits remain a favored investment choice. With an uptick in interest ...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
$100 bn in sight: India is rolling in dollars but what about the rupee?Two months after the RBI launched special measures to attract foreign currency, banks have mobilised over $40 billion, led by FCNR(B) depos...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST