Sensex jumps 262 points, Nifty closes above 24,270. 7 key factors behind today's D-Street gainsIndian stock markets surged on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty climbing over 0.3% each. This rally was fueled by easing Middle East tensions,...
Food inflation projected to average 6% in FY27 amid rainfall deficit concerns: CareEdge RatingsIndia faces a challenging economic outlook with food inflation projected at 6% and CPI at 5% in FY27, largely due to a severe monsoon defic...
NRIs looking to park your dollars? Ujjivan SFB offers 7.5%, DBS up to 5.6% on FCNR depositsBanks are raising returns on FCNR(B) deposits after the RBI eased norms to attract foreign currency inflows. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank now...
Crude oil correction could be India's next big market trigger: Rohit SeksariaIndian equities are poised for a positive shift as falling crude oil prices ease inflation and currency concerns, according to Sundaram Mut...
UAE central bank restrictions may dampen NRI dollar mobilisationNew UAE Central Bank rules are creating hurdles for Indian banks seeking to attract NRI dollar deposits. Restrictions on representative off...
Corporate loans outpace retailCorporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yie...
Rupee's defence takes RBI dollar shorts to a record highThe Reserve Bank of India's net short forward position in the currency market surged to a record $106.6 billion in May, indicating signific...
Banks' credit steady at 17.7%, deposits ease to 12%: RBIBank credit growth stayed steady at 17.7% for the fortnight ended June 15, unchanged from the previous period, while deposit growth eased s...
FCNR rates surge to 7%: What NRIs need to know before moving overseas deposits
Bank of India eyes $3.5 billion foreign currency inflows on RBI's dollar pushBank of India aims to raise approximately $3.5 billion through foreign currency deposits and overseas borrowings, leveraging recent RBI mea...
Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifiesIndian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attra...
RBI clarifies FCNR(B) loan, SBLC eligibility under swap schemeIndian banks can now offer loans to non-residents and issue standby letters of credit against FCNR(B) deposits under a new RBI swap facilit...
RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
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...
Bandhan Bank increases FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.1 pc after RBI forex swap moveBandhan Bank has raised interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits for non-resident Indian customers. US dollar deposits...
How NRIs, OCIs may benefit as RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates on certain FCNRs, NREsThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily lifted interest rate restrictions on certain NRE and FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. T...
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...