FCNR deposit in demand: $1,277 extra interest on $10,000 investment by NRIs after RBI's latest move?FCNR interest rates: The Indian government will now cover hedging costs for fresh 3 to 5-year FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Short-end Indian debt gains as RBI dollar measures spur buyingShort-term Indian government bond yields have dropped to their lowest in three months. This move steepens the yield curve significantly. Ex...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Some lenders hike rates on FX deposits for non-resident IndiansIndian banks have significantly increased interest rates on foreign currency deposits for Non-Resident Indians, with some hikes reaching 35...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Bank stocks rally as RBI steps lift mood, trigger short coveringOn Tuesday, bank stocks rocketed upwards following strategic interventions by the Reserve Bank of India aimed at shielding foreign currency...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
India may have brokered a rupee truce, but hasn't won peace yetIndia has unveiled a package aimed at supporting the rupee without resorting to capital controls, a move seen as more market-friendly than ...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Banks likely to go all out to attract diaspora investmentRBI's decision to bear the hedging cost on FCNR-B deposits and exempt banks from maintaining the cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
RBI opens a dollar swap window to help hedge foreign borrowingsThe Reserve Bank of India is introducing a dollar-rupee swap facility for banks. This move aims to help state-run firms and lenders hedge t...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
India banks could raise $35-$40 billion via RBI's foreign currency deposit scheme, PNB CEO Ashok Chandra saysIndian banks anticipate raising up to $40 billion through foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India is backing a new scheme to a...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
RBI may need to absorb at least half of hedging cost to spur ECBs by PSUsThe Reserve Bank of India's new measures aim to boost foreign inflows. Public Sector Undertakings can now access concessional forex swaps f...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Central bank turns piper to draw in foreign capital; leaves repo rate at 5.25, keeps stance neutralThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to boost foreign currency inflows, including incentives for external commercial borrowing...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Free flow of FCNR(B) money: RBI to bear hedging costs on NRI FX deposits, easing banks’ overseas fundingThe Reserve Bank of India is now covering all hedging costs for banks raising foreign currency deposits. This move aims to make these depos...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
RBI to bear full hedging cost on FCNR(B) depositsThe Reserve Bank of India is now covering all hedging costs for banks raising foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract more ove...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Rupee posts biggest daily gain in 2 months, closes at 94.94 vs USD as RBI ramps up currency defenceThe rupee gained 0.9% to end at 94.9450 per dollar, its biggest gain since April 2. Forward premiums, the cost of hedging FX exposure, pl...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Rupee closes at 95.78 vs USD ahead of crucial central bank rate reviewThe Indian rupee declined for a second day ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review, with traders anticipating measures ...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
The rupee warning: Six actions for business leadersThe Indian rupee is dipping to historic lows, approaching the 100-dollar threshold. Driven by market sentiment and a perilous cycle of fore...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST