Nri Deposit

NRI deposit inflows fall 29% to $1.33 billion in April-May 2026: RBI

The moderation was driven by weaker inflows into NRE and FCNR(B) accounts, though recent RBI measures have triggered a sharp rise in fresh FCNR(B) deposits

India draws nearly $10 billion under RBI's deposit drive to support rupee

The RBI announced a zero-cost foreign-exchange swap facility at its June ​5 policy meeting for deposits raised from non-resident Indians, allowing banks to offer higher returns on such deposits

India asks state-owned banks to step up foreign currency deposits

The Centre has asked state-run banks to intensify efforts to mobilise NRI deposits as policymakers seek to strengthen foreign exchange reserves

NRI with US dollars? You can now earn up to 7.52% on FCNR deposits

Best FCNR deposit rates for NRIs: Equitas vs SBI, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank and others

Large commercial banks may opt to lend up to 9x against FCNR(B) deposits

Large banks may offer up to 9x leverage against FCNR(B) deposits, potentially helping NRIs earn double-digit returns under the RBI's swap scheme

Currency questions: Higher costs of incentives for NRIs must be debated

RBI's push to attract FCNR deposits may ease external pressures, but improving conditions raise questions over the costs, risks and necessity of the incentives

Inflows into FCNR(B) deposits down 39% in April 2026, shows RBI data

While FCNR(B) deposit inflows fell sharply from a year earlier, overall inflows into non-resident deposit schemes edged up, supported by growth in NRE deposits

PNB, Bandhan, other banks raise interest rates on FCNR (B) deposits

Private-sector lender increases FCNR(B) deposit rates following RBI's forex swap facility and temporary removal of the interest rate ceiling on eligible deposits

Bank of Baroda raises FCNR (B) deposit rates by up to 50 bps within a week

The state-owned lender has increased rates across key maturity buckets, offering a peak return of 6.25 per cent on five-year FCNR(B) deposits

Banks seek out wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit drive

Indian banks are targeting overseas nationals with high-yield dollar deposits to attract over $50 billion and bolster forex reserves amid rupee pressure

RBI's FCNR(B) scheme may help NRIs earn up to 27 per cent returns

Brokerages estimate leveraged FCNR(B) deposits could generate annual returns of up to 27 per cent for NRIs while helping banks attract $30-60 billion in fresh foreign currency inflows

Axis Bank matches peers with 6% FCNR(B) rate under RBI's spl deposit scheme

Axis Bank has increased FCNR(B) deposit rates by up to 305 basis points, joining several lenders seeking to attract foreign currency inflows under the RBI's special swap facility

RBI opens FCNR(B) swap window to attract foreign-currency deposits

The facility will allow banks to raise fresh three- to five-year FCNR(B) deposits at lower hedging cost, helping support foreign inflows and the rupee

RBI swap support: Hedge-cost relief likely to lift FCNR(B) rates by 200 bps

RBI to bear hedging costs on FCNR(B) deposits till Sept 2026, aiming to boost NRI inflows and support the rupee amid weak capital flows

FY26 NRI deposits declined to $14.4 billion: RBI's monthly bulletin

Inflows into India's non-resident deposit schemes moderated in FY26, with FCNR(B) deposits witnessing a sharp slowdown, RBI data showed

Expect to match sector's credit growth: South Indian Bank CEO Seshadri

South Indian Bank MD & CEO PR Seshadri says low Stage-2 assets will help contain additional provisioning under ECL norms while the bank targets stronger margins and steady credit growth

Flow in NRI deposits drops 24% to $11.04 bn in Apr-Feb 2026: RBI data

The total outstanding NRI deposits stood at $167.58 billion as of the end of February 2026

NRI deposit flows fall 25.86% to $10.61 bn in April-January: RBI data

NRI deposit inflows declined 25.86 per cent to $10.61 billion in April-January 2026, mainly due to a sharp fall in FCNR deposits, even as NRE and NRO inflows rose

NRI deposit flows fall 16% to $11.2 bn in Apr-Dec 2025, shows RBI data

Inflows into NRI deposits fell nearly 16% in Apr-Dec 2025 to $11.2 bn, led by a sharp drop in FCNR(B) flows, though outstandings across NRE and NRO accounts continued to rise

Budget gives certain NRI professionals 5-year tax break on overseas income

Budget 2026-27 has introduced a significant tax incentive for non-resident Indian (NRI) professionals who come to India to work under government-notified schemes.