Foreign currency deposits are poised for a boost as the RBI removes interest rate caps on certain non-resident accounts until September. This move aims to attract overseas funds, potentially increasing their contribution to bank deposits. While household savings remain key, this diversification offers supplementary support to overall deposit growth, especially as credit expansion outpaces traditional deposit mobilization. This could ease liquidity challenges for banks.

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.

Foreign currency deposits are poised for a boost as the RBI removes interest rate caps on certain non-resident accounts until September. This move aims to attract overseas funds,…