19x leverage on FCNR(B) deposits and high returns may not work for NRIs based in Singapore in this caseFCNR (B) FD: For NRIs, the potential gains from FCNR(B) deposits may be undermined by Singapore's tax policies. Interest earnings from Indi...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Liquidity to peak in Sept, but big surplus won't last long: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India will absorb surplus liquidity from a special forex swap facility. This absorption will occur through higher curre...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
No case for early closure or extension of swap window: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India will not close the swap window early. Robust foreign currency inflows have strengthened India's balance of paymen...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Lower real interest rates have not hurt deposit growth in India: SBI ResearchDeposit growth in India improved despite declining real interest rates, according to an SBI Ecowrap report. The report noted that deposit m...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Will FCNR (B) deposit scheme that's bringing billions of dollars to India end? RBI Governor says thisThe Reserve Bank of India will continue its special FCNR(B) deposit scheme. This scheme has already attracted tens of billions of dollars i...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
$100 bn in sight: India is rolling in dollars but what about the rupee?Two months after the RBI launched special measures to attract foreign currency, banks have mobilised over $40 billion, led by FCNR(B) depos...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Indian banks' new hunt for diaspora dollars pumps up loans marketsIndian banks are raising significant dollar funds offshore to boost foreign currency deposits. Global banks are actively arranging these do...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
SBI, HSBC lead FCNR(B) deposit mobilisationForeign currency deposits have significantly increased following a Reserve Bank of India swap facility. State Bank of India and HSBC are le...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
RBI sells USD 14.9 bn during Jan-May to check excess volatility in rupeeIn an effort to stabilize the rupee, the Reserve Bank of India sold USD 14.9 billion. Banks are also re-engaging with defaulters to recover...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Banks mobilise $27.99 billion via FCNR deposits since RBI introduced USD-rupee forex swap facilityBanks have mobilized USD 27.99 billion from non-resident Indians through a forex swap facility. Domestic payment frauds across all banks am...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank raise FCNR (B) interest rates: Depositors to get up to 6.25% rates on select tenures; check detailsHDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have raised FCNR(B) deposit rates by twenty-five basis points. This increase applies to select US dollar FCNR(B) d...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
India sees dollar deposit deluge on FCNR(B) waveFCNR(B) deposits accounted for $36.72 billion of the inflows, exceeding the $26 billion mobilised under a similar scheme in 2013, in less t...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
RBI's FCNR, forex schemes draw $40.81 billion in inflows so farSignificant capital inflows have been recorded, thanks to the proactive measures taken by India's central bank. The Reserve Bank of India f...
01 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Forex kitty grows $6 billion as dollar count risesIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant rise of $6.1 billion. This increase occurred in the week ending July 24, reaching $682....
01 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
$32 billion inflows from India's forex drive yet to boost rupeeIndia's special measures have attracted $32 billion in foreign currency inflows, but the boost has yet to significantly strengthen the rupe...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
UCO Bank plans $500-million overseas fundraiseUCO Bank plans to raise $500 million through foreign currency deposits and overseas borrowings. This move joins other lenders accessing the...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
AU Small Finance Bank raises NRI deposit rates by 30-60 basis pointsAU Small Finance Bank has increased its non-resident deposit rates by up to sixty basis points. The bank raised its peak interest rate on F...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST