Indian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some lenders, like SBI, have already launched structured products enabling this, with deposits as collateral. Bankers hope for explicit regulatory comfort to boost NRI deposits before a special RBI window closes in September, potentially offering significant leveraged yields.

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

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India’s sweeping overhaul of FCNR(B) deposit rules has triggered intense interest among non-resident investors, but a lack of clarity on leveraged…

Indian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some lenders, like SBI, have already launched structured…

Bankers anticipate RBI will release FAQs to clarify regulations and address concerns about high interest FCNR (B) deposits.

Banks can now offer loans to non-residents and issue standby letters of credit against FCNR(B) deposits under the RBI's swap facility. This regulatory clarity from the central…