FCNR interest rates: Banks are increasing interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) deposits for NRIs, OCIs, and POIs. This follows the RBI's announcement to cover hedging costs for new 3 to 5-year deposits until September 2026. Axis Bank now offers up to 6% on these schemes for select tenures.

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…

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…

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.

Smaller banks raise FCNR(B) deposit rates over 7% as RBI aims to boost US dollar inflows from NRIs.

The revised rate came into effect on June 10, 2026, and applies to NRI customers