Searched for
UNCOVERED FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURE
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...
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...
RBI sold net $8.9 billion in April, gold holdings unchangedThe Reserve Bank of India engaged vigorously in the forex market in April, offloading a net amount of $8.94 billion to protect the rupee fr...
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.
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...
India’s forex reserves fall $9.99 billion to $671.63 billion as of June 12India's foreign exchange reserves saw a dip of nearly $10 billion to $671.63 billion in the week ending June 12, 2026. This decline was pri...
Rupee records strongest week in 11 as bond inflows, softer oil prices lend supportThe Indian rupee maintained steady ground against the dollar last Friday, closing almost flat. The day’s trading featured some ups and down...
Bandhan Bank increases FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.1 pc after RBI forex swap moveBandhan Bank has raised interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits for non-resident Indian customers. US dollar deposits...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
Rupee’s oil relief capped by RBI's FX book, interest payment hedges, bankers sayThe Indian rupee's upward surge encounters some obstacles. As the Reserve Bank of India gradually dissolves a hefty foreign exchange forwar...
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...
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...
Rupee hits six-week high on RBI measures and dollar inflow hopesThe rupee extended its gains to close at 94.53 against the US dollar, supported by RBI measures to boost foreign currency inflows, softer c...
NBFCs and private banks better positioned than PSU banks: Aman ChowhanAman Chowhan of Abakkus Asset Manager highlights crude oil as the dominant macro risk, potentially impacting corporate earnings by 100-200 ...
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...
RBI exempts bank swap deals from net unhedged FX exposure normBanks will benefit from new Reserve Bank of India rules. Swap deals for foreign currency funds will not count towards their overnight forei...