Indian banks pitch FX sell/buy swaps to drain surplus liquidity, sources sayIndian lenders suggested forex sell/buy swaps to reduce excess rupee liquidity. This proposal came after a meeting with the Reserve Bank of...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Explained: What $127 billion FCNR(B) inflows mean for ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, other bank stocksClosing the FCNR(B) scheme has led to a noteworthy increase in dollar inflows, which has positively impacted foreign exchange reserves. Ind...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Record FCNR (B) inflows as banks mobilise $127 blnBanks mobilized over $127 billion from FCNR(B) deposits by August 31. Total dollar inflows reached $136.37 billion through special schemes....
02 Sep, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Short-term rates ease as banks see surge in dollar depositsLarge banks secured significant dollar deposits, easing short-term borrowing costs for smaller institutions. This influx of funds has boost...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
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
Rupee gains this week as dollar supply surges ahead of deposit window's closeThe Indian rupee managed to finish higher on Friday, achieving a weekly upswing bolstered by a jump in dollar liquidity as a special deposi...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM 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
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
Gold loan portfolio to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore by FY27-end: Indian Bank MDIndian Bank expects its gold loan book to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore this financial year. This growth will be driven by increased loan volum...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
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...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM 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
India's forex reserves soar by $9.9 billion to $716.90 billion as on August 14India's foreign exchange reserves jumped $9.905 billion to $716.90 billion in the week ended August 14, RBI data showed. Reserves had risen...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
RBI's early FCNR(B) deposit scheme closure 'data-driven' or a policy U-turn? Governor Malhotra explainsRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra defended the FCNR(B) deposit scheme's early closure. He stated the decision was data-driven and a prudent cali...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.50 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
Rupee slips as sentiment drags on RBI curtailing FX inflow windowThe Indian rupee slipped against the US dollar on Monday as the central bank's surprise move to shorten its forex swap timeframe rattled th...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.14 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
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