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RBI removes cap on NRI deposit rates until SeptemberThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on non-resident deposits, allowing banks to freely mobilize overse...
RBI temporarily withdraws rate caps on FCNR(B), NRE deposits till Sept 30The Reserve Bank of India has removed interest rate caps on specific non-resident deposits. This move grants banks more freedom to attract ...
Rupee hits six-week high on RBI measures and dollar inflow hopesThe rupee extended its gains to close at 94.53 against the US dollar, supported by RBI measures to boost foreign currency inflows, softer c...
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...
Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting luredThe Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interes...
Residents tempted to gatecrash FCNR party for NRIsWealthy Indians are finding ways to benefit from a new foreign currency deposit scheme. They are sending money to NRI relatives as gifts to...
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,...
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...
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 ...
Ram Gopal Verma says ‘Obsession’ is a ‘wake-up call’ for Bollywood, not just for its Rs 2,279 crore box-office: ‘Obsession budget is less than a film star’s…’Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma lauded the low-budget horror film Obsession. He stated its success challenges Indian cinema's focus on stars and ...
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...
Some lenders hike rates on FX deposits for non-resident IndiansIndian banks have significantly increased interest rates on foreign currency deposits for Non-Resident Indians, with some hikes reaching 35...
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...
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...
Banks likely to go all out to attract diaspora investmentRBI's decision to bear the hedging cost on FCNR-B deposits and exempt banks from maintaining the cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity...
RBI opens a dollar swap window to help hedge foreign borrowingsThe Reserve Bank of India is introducing a dollar-rupee swap facility for banks. This move aims to help state-run firms and lenders hedge t...
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...
RBI may need to absorb at least half of hedging cost to spur ECBs by PSUsThe Reserve Bank of India's new measures aim to boost foreign inflows. Public Sector Undertakings can now access concessional forex swaps f...
Rupee in rhapsody, passes 95 vs USD level at closeOn Friday, the Indian Rupee made impressive gains, climbing 84 paise against the US Dollar. This upward momentum came after the Reserve Ban...