FCNR interest rates: The Indian government will now cover hedging costs for fresh 3 to 5-year FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. This move allows banks to offer higher interest rates to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). An NRI may now earn an additional $1,277 on a $10,000, 5-year FCNR(B) deposit.

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…

About $55-65 billion is expected to flow into the country due to the RBI move to bear the full hedging cost of banks for raising fresh 3- 5-year FCNR (B) deposits and providing a…

Banks raise FCNR (B) deposit rates to 6-7%, enhancing returns for depositors amid RBI's strategies to attract dollar inflows.

ICICI, SBI and other banks hike FCNR(B) deposit rates to attract NRI funds after RBI’s forex swap move cuts currency hedging costs.