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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meets heads of PSU banks on Mon, review foreign currency deposit mobilisation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet public sector bank heads on Monday. The meeting will review progress on attracting foreign currency deposits from NRIs. RBI withdrew interest rate ceilings on certain foreign currency deposits until September 30. Concessional forex swap facilities are offered to banks for FCNR(B) deposits. This initiative aims to boost foreign currency inflows and credit flow to productive sectors.
L&T Fin to AU Small Fin — Seven NBFC stocks that will react to their Q1 updates today
AU Small Finance Bank's total deposits crossed the mark of ₹1.5 lakh crore, while L&T Finance's retail disbursements were up 36% from last year.
Corporate loan demand outpaces retail credit as firms shift from bonds to banks
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
Corporate loans outpace retail
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.
IIFCL plans $1 billion loan from overseas investors; in talks for $400 million ADB funding
India Infrastructure Finance Company is set to secure a substantial $1 billion foreign-currency loan, potentially its largest to date, and is also in talks with the Asian Development Bank for an additional $400 million. This move follows recent Reserve Bank of India measures designed to bolster dollar inflows and support the rupee.
ADB Sees India As Biggest Private Sector Market; Targets $1 Billion Direct Support in 2026
Last month, ADB and Standard Chartered Bank signed agreements to strengthen supply chain finance in India through risk-sharing arrangements covering both US dollar and rupee transactions.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
PNB, Ujjivan raise FCNR deposit rates
Punjab National Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have raised interest rates on FCNR(B) USD deposits for Non-Resident Indians. This move follows the RBI's announcement of a foreign currency swap window. Bank of Baroda has also introduced a new retail term deposit scheme for resident Indians. These initiatives aim to attract foreign capital and offer attractive returns to depositors.
Equitas Small Finance Bank’s next leg of growth hinges on winning the deposit battle
While a transformed, low-risk loan book underpins the lender's 2030 roadmap, raising low-cost retail funds is critical to supporting its 20% credit growth target.
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper funds
Indian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made foreign currency borrowing cheaper. Companies like REC and PFC are planning to raise significant funds through external commercial borrowings. This move is expected to lower borrowing costs for these public sector undertakings.