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 6% per annum on US dollar-denominated FCNR(B) deposits, with rates varying by amount and tenure.

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.

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…

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…

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