Kotak Mahindra Bank joins peers in tapping dollar debt before RBI window shutsKotak Mahindra Bank successfully raised $650 million through its five-year dollar bonds. This issuance occurred at a coupon rate 27 basis p...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
RBI measures lift FY27 BoP outlook to over $50 bn surplus, CAD seen at 1%: SBI ResearchFCNR(B) deposits: In FY27, India is anticipated to enjoy a balance of payments surplus amounting to USD 50 billion, driven by robust foreig...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
FCNR(B), nothing magical about itThe Reserve Bank of India is prematurely closing a special window for FCNR(B) bank deposits from the Indian diaspora, originally set to end...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
FCNR(B) swap cost unlikely to have driven RBI’s early closure: SBI Research reportSBI Research said the cost of the RBI’s FCNR(B) swap facility is unlikely to have driven its early closure, estimating cumulative hedging c...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
India bonds dip as RBI's diaspora swap move dents sentimentEarly Monday saw a dip in demand for Indian government bonds following the RBI's closure of its swap window. This decision caused the bench...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
ET Analysis: RBI’s FCNR U-turn dents policy certaintyThe RBI’s early closure of its special FCNR(B) deposit swap window has raised concerns over policy certainty. Banks had mobilised $52.3 bil...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Rupee falls 17 paise to 95.59 against US dollar in early tradeIn early trading, the rupee slipped by 17 paise against the US dollar as investor sentiment turned cautious following the Reserve Bank of I...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Banks may rush to tap short loans abroadBankers said some lenders now plan to borrow more short-term funds, possibly at a higher rate, to finance the promised leverage to FCNR(B) ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.12 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
Indian Bank plans to garner $400 million via ECB this week: MD Binod KumarIndian Bank plans to raise $400 million via External Commercial Borrowings this week. The bank may raise an additional $600 million through...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Forex reserves soar to $707 billion, highest so far in current fiscalIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable increase, rising by $14.1 billion to hit a significant $707 billion. This boost included a ...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
RBI to close FCNR(B) swaps a month earlier due to gushThe Reserve Bank of India has moved the FCNR(B) deposit deadline to August 31 in response to better-than-expected foreign currency inflows....
15 Aug, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
RBI shortens FCNR (B) deposit swap window to Aug 31The Reserve Bank of India has shortened the swap facility window for FCNR(B) deposits. This decision comes after observing higher-than-expe...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
RBI to close FCNR(B) forex swap facility early after strong dollar inflowThe Reserve Bank of India has closed its special forex swap facility early. This facility attracted significant foreign exchange inflows to...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
FCNR (B) FDs offering up to 7.50% interest rate to NRIs, OCIs: These banks offer 6.25% or higher on depositsFCNR (B) interest rate: Government backing for FCNR (B) deposits greatly boosts returns for investors. Presently, banks are providing entic...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Banks continue to garner FCNR deposits at a brisk paceIndian banks are attracting foreign currency deposits at a brisk pace. Indian Bank and Central Bank of India have garnered substantial fore...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Central Bank of India mobilises $250 million under FCNR (B) window: CEO Kalyan KumarCentral Bank of India has successfully mobilized $250 million under the RBI's FCNR-B window, surpassing its internal target of $100 million...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST