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...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM 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
SBI’s board clears record Rs 60,000 cr fundraise in FY27State Bank of India's central board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal through rupee and dollar bonds. This move aims t...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM 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
RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investorsThe Reserve Bank of India has opened direct equity investment in listed firms to all foreign individuals, expanding beyond NRIs and OCIs. T...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Explained: Why RBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap window could be a game changer for banksRBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap windows aim to boost liquidity, stabilise the rupee and ease funding costs for banks. Attractive returns for NRI...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Bringing in US dollars: RBI flags off FCNR(B) chase, pushes banks to go all out for forex inflowsIn an ambitious bid to enhance India's foreign currency reserves, the Reserve Bank of India is urging banks to ramp up their efforts in att...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
RBI pushes banks to bring more dollars homeThe push comes amid RBI measures to incentivise foreign currency inflows, including swap facilities and hedging cost support for FCNR(B) de...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
RBI forex measures to lower banks' overseas borrowing costs by 2-2.5 per cent, aid inflows: ReportNew RBI measures aim to make overseas borrowing cheaper for banks. External commercial borrowing costs may drop by up to 2.50 percent. This...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
India bonds rise as oil slumps on Iran peace deal hopeIndian government bonds saw a significant rise on Friday. This surge was driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Hopes of a breakthr...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper fundsIndian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made f...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
HDFC Bank raises MCLR by up to 10 bps across select tenorsFollowing the revision, the bank's MCLR, which is the lender's internal benchmark for pricing loans, stands in the range of 8.05% to 8.65%,...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.41 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
Deposits under RBI's latest foreign currency non-resident bank scheme will carry one-year lock-inThe Reserve Bank of India's new FCNR-B scheme offers a one-year lock-in for deposits and mandates non-cancellable swaps for banks. This ini...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.21 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