Rupee hits five-week high, ends at 94.71 vs USD on easing Mideast tensionsThe rupee rose 40 paise to close at 94.71 against the US dollar, hitting a five-week high as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia boos...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
SBI revises FCNR(B) interest rates up to 5.75%: NRIs, OCIs & POIs can earn more on these depositsFCNR(B) interest rates: The Reserve Bank of India's announcement to bear hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits has prompted SBI to revise its ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Oil retreat hands RBI an assist in boosting rupee's near-term outlookA U.S.-Iran peace deal has led to a slump in oil prices, bolstering the Indian rupee. This, combined with the Reserve Bank of India's measu...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Banks seek RBI nod on Guarantee Rule to boost NRI deposit inflowsBanks are urging the RBI to clarify regulations for the new FCNR deposit scheme, aiming to attract diaspora funds. They seek a tweak in wor...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Sebi weighs introducing long-term futures and options contracts: Tuhin Kanta PandeySebi is evaluating longer-term futures and options contracts, broader commodity derivatives and bond index derivatives to deepen markets. T...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Banks court wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit driveIndian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Banks raise NRI deposit rates to draw dollar inflowsIndian banks are offering higher interest rates on foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract money from overseas residents. The ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
India bonds end higher as oil eases; focus shifts to debt sale, inflationThursday marked a positive performance for Indian government bonds, buoyed by falling oil prices that alleviated fears tied to the U.S.-Ira...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
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
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currencyIndian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
RBI offers concessional swaps, allows leverage for NRI deposits to drive forex inflowsThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced new foreign exchange measures. These include special swap facilities to encourage state-owned comp...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.45 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
Rupee in rhapsody, passes 95 vs USD level at closeOn Friday, the Indian Rupee made impressive gains, climbing 84 paise against the US Dollar. This upward momentum came after the Reserve Ban...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
RBI proposes tighter disclosure norms for deposit rates, links bulk deposit pricing to liquidity rulesThe Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules for bank deposit interest rates. Banks will need to publish their rates daily. They can al...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 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