Citigroup and Axis Bank have tied up to finance non-resident Indians investing in foreign-currency deposits, leveraging RBI rules that allow standby letters of credit against such deposits. The arrangement could amplify dollar inflows through offshore financing as India seeks to strengthen foreign-exchange reserves and support the rupee amid strong NRI deposits.

Citigroup and Axis Bank have tied up to finance non-resident Indians investing in foreign-currency deposits, leveraging RBI rules that allow standby letters of credit against such…

Citigroup and Axis Bank partner to leverage NRI dollar deposits, enhancing cross-border financing amidst RBI's push for foreign inflows.