Banks are poised to save approximately ₹4,000 crore annually by raising deposits through FCNR(B) accounts, as the RBI covers hedging costs, making them cheaper than domestic fixed deposits. Industry experts anticipate $35-45 billion in FCNR(B) inflows, offering significant liquidity relief to banks facing deposit growth challenges.

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…

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…

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

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.

New RBI measures aim to make overseas borrowing cheaper for banks. External commercial borrowing costs may drop by up to 2.50 percent. This will help banks raise funds at lower…

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…

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…

RBIs FCNR(B) and ECB swap windows aim to boost liquidity, stabilise the rupee and ease funding costs for banks. Attractive returns for NRIs and lower hedging costs for lenders…

Banks may struggle to retain FCNR (B) deposits as NRIs consider premature closures for higher interest rates on new deposits.

Banks are poised to save approximately ₹4,000 crore annually by raising deposits through FCNR(B) accounts, as the RBI covers hedging costs, making them cheaper than domestic fixed…

FCNR(B) interest rates: The Reserve Bank of India's announcement to bear hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits has prompted SBI to revise its interest rates. NRIs can now earn up to…

The Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interest rates, exceeding 7%. This allows NRIs…