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As West Asia boils again, RBI likely to assess FCNR flows
The Reserve Bank of India will review foreign currency deposit inflows next week. This meeting follows rising Middle East tensions and potential dollar loan rate hardening. Banks are facing challenges in finalizing fixed lending rates for non-resident Indians. Higher borrowing costs may necessitate increased leverage for attractive NRI deposit yields. The central bank's assessment will consider the current market situation and deposit mobilization.
DXY holds steady around 101 mark; investors brace for US jobs report
The dollar index is holding steady on Thursday with all focus on June jobs report for fresh insights into labor market conditions and greater clarity on the Federal Reserves policy outlook. Data released on Wednesday showed private-sector hiring in the US slowed more than expected last month. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 101.08, down marginally on the day. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh firmly reiterated the central bank's absolute commitment to its 2% inflation target and maintained strict political independence during his speech at the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum although he declined to give any signal as to what the central bank may do at its meeting later this month.
India Inc eyes more dollar debt as RBI policy support kicks in
Driven by central bank moves in February and June to lower hedging costs and ease rules, local firms are aggressively swapping out rupee loans for offshore funds.
INR settles lower amid risk-averse investor sentiment
The Indian rupee depreciated by 14 paise to close at 94.65 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as a strengthening greenback overseas and risk-averse investor sentiment weighed on the local unit. The dollar index shifted back above 101 mark on Tuesday after a slight pull back below the levels in the previous session. Elevated expectation for a Federal interest rate hike is seen lending consistent support to the greenback. Markets are staying cautious around 101 mark surrounding the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, which will be released on Thursday. Markets will also look forward to resumption of US-Iran peace talks in Doha that could help ease inflation concerns. The rupee briefly slipped to 95.55 against the US dollar as per CCIL data, driven by month-end corporate import demand and lingering risk-off sentiment. However, relatively stable global crude prices and anticipated central bank interventions supported the currency and restricted the ...
Gold Loans Emerge As Fastest-Growing Retail Credit Segment; Portfolio Seen Touching Rs 25 Lakh Crore By FY28
The Reserve Bank of India has also moved to tighten oversight of the sector. In June 2025, the central bank introduced stricter guidelines governing gold-backed lending.
IRFC OFS opens for retail investors today — All you need to know
The government's divestment drive continues to gain momentum as the IRFC stake sale comes after the recent OFS' in Coal India, Central Bank of India, NLC India, NHPC and General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC).
Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifies
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 costs for banks, boosting FCNR(B) rates to 6-7.1%. The central bank also clarified rules for stand-by letters of credit and introduced a swap facility for external commercial borrowings, easing dollar hedging for businesses.
SBI’s board clears record Rs 60,000 cr fundraise in FY27
State Bank of India's central board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal through rupee and dollar bonds. This move aims to bolster the bank's capital position and support business growth. Funds will be raised via various debt instruments from Indian and overseas investors.
State Bank of India to raise Rs 60,000 crore via bonds to support growth
State Bank of India's central board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal through rupee and dollar bonds. This move aims to bolster the bank's capital position and support business growth. Funds will be raised via various debt instruments from Indian and overseas investors.
GIC shares in focus as OFS opens for non-retail investors today — Check issue size, discount
With this OFS, the Centre's divestment collections are set to cross ₹15,000 crore within a month. Prior to this, the government's disinvestment drive included Coal India, Central Bank of India, NLC India and NHPC.
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currency
Indian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new measures to boost capital inflows and support the rupee. This strategy aims to strengthen the currency amidst high oil prices and intense domestic deposit competition.
Gold crashes to 11-week low, but experts still see upside: Is this a buying opportunity or a warning sign?
Gold prices have dropped to an 11-week low, pressured by reassessed US interest rates and a stronger dollar. Despite the decline, analysts maintain a positive long-term outlook due to central-bank demand and potential easing of inflation, suggesting the recent dip could be a buying opportunity.