MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has opened the dollar tap by taking on the currency risk itself to draw in overseas money, while nudging state-owned borrowers to look abroad for cheaper funds.RBI will not charge any premium for swapping dollars raised through foreign currency non-resident bank FCNR(B) deposits, effectively absorbing the entire forex risk and allowing banks to offer higher returns to NRIs. In addition, FCNR(B) deposits of three to five years will be exempt from the cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity ratio, lowering the cost of mobilising such funds for banks.

Banks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This move aims to attract significant foreign…

Indian banks anticipate raising up to $40 billion through foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India is backing a new scheme to attract dollar inflows. This initiative…

The Reserve Bank of India is introducing a dollar-rupee swap facility for banks. This move aims to help state-run firms and lenders hedge their foreign currency borrowings. The…

RBI's decision to bear the hedging cost on FCNR-B deposits and exempt banks from maintaining the cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity ratio against those deposits would save…

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has opened the dollar tap by taking on the currency risk itself to draw in overseas money, while nudging state-owned borrowers to look abroad for…

Indian banks have significantly increased interest rates on foreign currency deposits for Non-Resident Indians, with some hikes reaching 350 basis points. This move follows the…

Indian banks are offering higher interest rates on foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract money from overseas residents. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced new…