In an ambitious bid to enhance India's foreign currency reserves, the Reserve Bank of India is urging banks to ramp up their efforts in attracting foreign currency non-resident deposits (FCNR(B)). By rolling out a series of enticing incentives for these deposits, the central bank aims to bolster dollar inflows, which will ultimately fortify the stability of the Indian rupee.

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 significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new measures to boost capital inflows and…

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…

Several Indian banks have updated their Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank FCNR(B) interest rates. This comes after the government announced it would cover hedging costs for new 3…

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…

New measures by the RBI and government aim to attract foreign capital. These steps are expected to bring in USD 60-70 billion. This influx will support the Indian rupee. Reforms…

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

HDFC Bank is poised to benefit from RBI's FCNR-B revival, enhancing foreign inflows and future growth, says Jefferies.

Lenders have sought clarity on using NRI deposits as collateral to help attract additional foreign capital under the RBI’s latest scheme.

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

Banks are aggressively increasing interest rates on NRI dollar deposits. This move follows a special RBI dispensation to boost foreign currency inflows. Several lenders are now…

India's RBI reopens FCNR(B) deposit window to attract up to $60 billion from NRIs abroad, offering 5.5%-7% rates on dollar deposits to stabilize the rupee.

Indian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen foreign exchange reserves and support…

Punjab National Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have raised interest rates on FCNR(B) USD deposits for Non-Resident Indians. This move follows the RBI's announcement of a…

The push comes amid RBI measures to incentivise foreign currency inflows, including swap facilities and hedging cost support for FCNR(B) deposits, aimed at strengthening forex…

Banks are urging the RBI to clarify regulations for the new FCNR deposit scheme, aiming to attract diaspora funds. They seek a tweak in wording to allow Non-Resident Indians to…

In an ambitious bid to enhance India's foreign currency reserves, the Reserve Bank of India is urging banks to ramp up their efforts in attracting foreign currency non-resident…

Facing renewed external sector pressures, the RBI has revived a version of the FCNR(B) deposit framework to attract foreign currency inflows and support the rupee. While effective…