RBI's FCNR push may boost banks' deposit growth: CrisilForeign currency deposits are poised for a boost as the RBI removes interest rate caps on certain non-resident accounts until September. Th...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Rupee flat as traders mull Fed rate path, keep eyes peeled for flow cluesThe Indian rupee held steady as falling oil prices provided some relief, though traders remained cautious due to anticipated US Federal Res...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
The smartphone is becoming India’s most important financial advisorIndia's financial landscape is rapidly digitizing, with smartphones becoming central to everyday money management. Once separate, banking a...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Started investing in your 40s? You can still achieve your financial goals, but focus on these priorities firstAshish Mishra is currently focussing on two primary financial goals — his child’s education and an early retirement at 51. Here’s what the ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
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.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Banks seek RBI clarity on leveraged NRI FCNR deposit structuresIndian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some lenders, li...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Return poll funds first: Kunal Ghosh challenges Trinamool dissident MLAsA political row has erupted in West Bengal over funds used during the assembly election campaign, with Trinamool Congress and dissident MLA...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Debit operations of 3 bank accounts of TMC holding Rs 440 cr frozenKolkata's Trinamool Congress faces a financial crisis as three party accounts, holding approximately Rs 440 crore, have been frozen. Rebel ...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
South Indian Bank raises FCNR deposit rate to 6.5 pc after RBI swap windowSouth Indian Bank has boosted interest rates on US dollar deposits for Non-Resident Indians to 6.5% per annum for 3-5 year tenures. This mo...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Banks seek RBI nod to let NRIs break & rebook existing depositsTo incentivise foreign currency inflows, the Reserve Bank of India will swap fresh dollar term deposits raised until end-September at par. ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Govt ratifies 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY'26, to be credited this monthThe government has approved an 8.25% interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for FY26, clearing the proposal recommended ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
RBI removes cap on NRI deposit rates until SeptemberThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on non-resident deposits, allowing banks to freely mobilize overse...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
RBI temporarily withdraws rate caps on FCNR(B), NRE deposits till Sept 30The Reserve Bank of India has removed interest rate caps on specific non-resident deposits. This move grants banks more freedom to attract ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
RBI temporarily eases FCNR(B), NRE deposit rate norms to attract overseas fundsThe Reserve Bank of India has eased interest rate rules for overseas deposits. This allows banks to offer better returns on FCNR(B) and NRE...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST