The Reserve Bank of India has updated foreign exchange exposure rules for banks. These changes simplify calculations by merging onshore and offshore positions and allow inclusion of overseas earnings. Crucially, banks can now exclude certain long-term foreign currency investments, potentially boosting trading capacity. Forex risk capital will be based on actual net open positions, with gold treated separately.

Indian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attract dollars by absorbing currency hedging…

RBI allows banks to lend against foreign currency deposits to non-residents, aiming to boost dollar inflows. New rules include swaps, liens, and FCNR incentives.

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has opened the floodgates for foreign capital, allowing Indian banks to route money from overseas branches to non-resident Indians for deposits back…

The Reserve Bank of India has updated foreign exchange exposure rules for banks. These changes simplify calculations by merging onshore and offshore positions and allow inclusion…