RBI's concessional swap facility to boost financial institutions' overseas borrowing: S&PThe Reserve Bank of India's new concessional forex swap facility is set to significantly lower borrowing costs for government-owned financi...
India's SBI-backed Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsIndian fintech firm Cashfree Payments is set to significantly expand its cross-border operations, aiming to capture growing international t...
SBI raises $300 million under RBI's ECB swap windowState Bank of India has successfully raised $300 million by issuing three-year senior unsecured floating-rate bonds in overseas markets. Th...
India bonds edge up, supported by steady oil prices, halt to US-Iran strikesIndian government bonds saw an early rise on Monday, buoyed by strong foreign investment and stable oil prices, which helped offset geopoli...
RBI's dollar inflow measures buy time, but external risks remainThe Reserve Bank of India's recent measures to boost dollar inflows are a temporary fix, economists warn. While these steps aim to stabiliz...
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
Indian issuers hold dollar bond plans amid demand for higher yieldsIndian issuers, including SBI and BoB, have paused dollar bond plans as investors demand higher yields amid rising supply expectations from...
Bandhan Bank raises FD rates by up to 20 basis pointsBandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates by up to 20 basis points, with senior citizens now earning a competitive 7.95% on sel...
India bonds gain, swap rates fall on dovish RBI comments, oil slideIndian government bonds enjoyed a remarkable climb on Wednesday, highlighted by the 10-year yield experiencing its most significant drop in...
Bank of India eyes $3.5 billion foreign currency inflows on RBI's dollar pushBank of India aims to raise approximately $3.5 billion through foreign currency deposits and overseas borrowings, leveraging recent RBI mea...
RBI likely selling dollars, conducting FX swaps via state banks, traders sayIndia's central bank likely sold dollars and ran buy-sell swaps on Wednesday, three traders said, aiding the rupee's recovery from the s...
Axis Bank raises $800 million through dual bond saleAxis Bank successfully raised $800 million through a dual tranche dollar bond, tapping into the Reserve Bank of India's concessional swap f...
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...
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...
PFC raises $300 million through five year dollar bondPower Finance Corp successfully raised $300 million in international bonds, marking India's second such issuance since the RBI's special sw...
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swapMajor Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion fro...
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...