State Bank of India and HDFC Bank are raising significant dollar funds. These large Indian banks are borrowing from foreign institutions to boost reserves. The banks aim to leverage the Reserve Bank of India's special dollar attraction facility. This move allows them to attract overseas client deposits without hedging costs. Both institutions are actively participating in the international dollar funding market.

HSBC has mobilised about $5.5 billion in non-resident Indian deposits by offering highly leveraged loans under the RBI's FCNR(B) window, outpacing global rivals. The strategy has…

State Bank of India and HDFC Bank are raising significant dollar funds. These large Indian banks are borrowing from foreign institutions to boost reserves. The banks aim to…