Indian banks raise over $136 bn via RBI forex swap, FCNR(B) deposits dominate inflowsIndia's banking system attracted over $136 billion through a special Reserve Bank of India swap facility. Foreign currency non-resident dep...
India's strong economic momentum continues despite global uncertainties, says Chief Economic AdviserIndia's economy shows strong near-term momentum, driven by domestic factors and exports. The Reserve Bank of India's deposit mobilisation o...
ICICI Bank raises $17.9 billion through FCNR(B) window, boosts lending liquidityICICI Bank secured approximately $17.88 billion via the RBI's special swap facility. This mobilization provides the bank with substantial f...
Indian banks slash FCNR deposit rates by up to 310 basis pointsIndian banks have lowered interest rates on foreign-currency deposits significantly. This action follows the closure of the Reserve Bank of...
Banks slash FCNR (B) interest rates: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, PNB, Axis Bank revise rates on 3-5-year depositsFCNR (B) deposit interest rate cuts have particularly been made in deposits of three to five years, which had higher interest rates after t...
FCNR rush leaves banks swimming in ₹6.65 lakh crore liquidityBanking system liquidity has reached a four-year high as FCNR(B) inflows entered the market. This excess liquidity has pushed the weighted ...
Banking system surplus liquidity reaches Rs 5 lakh crore, highest in over four monthsBy the close of August, liquidity within the banking sector surged to close to Rs 5 lakh crore, fueled by government spending and inflow of...
Numbers Boost: FCNR-B inflows help banks cut expensive bulk depositsIndian banks are actively reducing costly bulk deposits after strong foreign currency inflows. This strategy helps optimize funding costs a...
FCNR inflows may delay rate hikes, but banks face margin pressure: ReportForeign currency inflows have eased financial conditions for the Reserve Bank of India. This temporary relief allows the central bank to de...
NRI deposit inflows dip 23%; FCNR draws 124% moreNon-resident Indian deposits saw a significant year-on-year decrease in the first quarter. However, overall outstanding NRI deposits experi...
India raises $73 bn in forex inflows at record paceIndia has mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows in less than 11 weeks, surpassing the scale and pace of the RBI’s 2013 FCNR(B) ...
Full flow FCNR deposits could hit $100 billion, beat estimatesStrong FCNR(B) deposit inflows have led analysts to raise their estimates for dollar mobilisation through the scheme. Jefferies now expects...
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...
India gets $72.8 billion in dollar inflows under RBI swap facilityIndia has received $72.8 billion in dollar inflows through FCNR(B) deposits, external commercial borrowings and overseas foreign currency b...
FCNR deposits emerge as banks’ new FY27 growth lever: ReportIndian banks anticipate stronger net interest income and earnings growth in FY27. This outlook is supported by robust foreign currency depo...
Can NRIs open joint FCNR (B) accounts with resident Indian relatives? Know what the latest rules sayNon-Resident Indians are allowed to set up joint FCNR (B) accounts with their resident family members. These accounts must function on a 'F...
Highest FCNR (B) interest rates: Check PSU vs private sector bank rates for NRIs, OCIsFCNR (B) FD interest rates: The window for Non-Resident Indians to enjoy favorable FCNR(B) deposit rates is closing soon, specifically on A...