Canara Bank introduces FCNR(B) Special Deposit Scheme for NRIs, offering up to 6.50% interest on USD deposits with tax benefits.

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…

Canara Bank introduces FCNR(B) Special Deposit Scheme for NRIs, offering up to 6.50% interest on USD deposits with tax benefits.

Indian banks attract NRIs with FCNR(B) deposits offering up to 14% returns and significant leverage on investments.

To incentivise foreign currency inflows, the Reserve Bank of India will swap fresh dollar term deposits raised until end-September at par. In effect, the RBI will bear the entire…

Sections of the Indian diaspora in the US are facing an income squeeze, which may cloud the prospects of this scheme