At $729 billion, India's forex kitty a recordIndia's foreign exchange reserves achieved a historic high of $729.3 billion by August 21, fueled by substantial NRI deposits under a speci...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Bank credit, deposits decline in fortnight ended August 15: RBI dataBanking sector saw deposits withdrawn and credit outstanding decrease in the fortnight. Banks are not renewing bulk deposits, opting for fo...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Lenders may turn to OFCB route to raise more funds abroadIndian banks are now shifting focus towards borrowing in overseas foreign currencies to meet their fundraising requirements. This strategic...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
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...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Have undisclosed foreign assets or income? Know the extra tax cost if you miss FAST Scheme 2026's December 31 deadlineIndia's FAST Scheme 2026 provides a unique opportunity for taxpayers to declare foreign assets. This voluntary disclosure window closes on ...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
RBI’s great dollar haul: Where are the $73 billion going?India has mobilised about $73 billion in foreign currency in under 11 weeks, largely through FCNR(B) deposits, yet the rupee remains near ₹...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
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) ...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
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
Citigroup, Axis Bank team up to leverage NRI deposits as RBI dollar inflows surgeCitigroup and Axis Bank have tied up to finance non-resident Indians investing in foreign-currency deposits, leveraging RBI rules that allo...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
India raises $72.8 billion via overseas deposits, loans, central bank saysIndian banks have raised over seventy-two billion dollars through overseas borrowings. These funds were secured from non-resident Indians a...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
India's foreign exchange reserves up almost $50 billion since JulyIndia's foreign exchange reserves rose over $9 billion in the week ending August 14. Foreign currency assets and gold reserves significantl...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
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...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
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...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Indian Bank raises $400 million for four yearsIndian Bank raised $400 million through a four-year overseas funding programme via its GIFT City branch, joining Indian lenders tapping glo...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
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'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
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