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Top Gainers & Losers on June 24: KPR Mill, HDFC Bank, Brigade Enterprises, HPCL, Pine Labs, IndiGo among top gainers - Mint
Top Gainers & Losers on June 24: KPR Mill, HDFC Bank, Brigade Enterprises, HPCL, Pine Labs, IndiGo among top gainersMint
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.
'Indian financial firms to tap $1.5 billion overseas bonds this week'
India's top private lender, HDFC Bank, sold $750 million of five-year dollar bonds last week at a spread of about 90 basis points over US Treasuries
Zaggle Prepaid rises after signing 5-year agreement with PNB
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services (Zaggle) gained 2.73% to Rs 218.35 after the company announced that it has entered into a five-year agreement with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to launch a co-branded retail credit card.
Five Stocks To Buy: Eternal, Trent, Eicher Motors And More | June 22, 2026
Top picks for Monday, June 22, include food-delivery platform Eternal, retail major Trent, automotive heavyweight Eicher Motors, PSU lender Union Bank of India, and pharmaceutical player Mankind Pharma.
SBI's improving performance warrants better valuation, chairman Setty says: Report
State Bank of India's chairman believes the bank is undervalued, citing improvements in financial strength, customer base, and earnings. He highlighted the success of the Yono digital platform, strengthened capital position, and the significant growth in value from its subsidiaries. SBI is also focusing on technology adoption, including AI, and sees opportunities in power, MSME, and retail lending, positioning itself for future growth despite evolving funding landscapes.
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.
Zaggle Prepaid inks 5-year agreement with PNB
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services (Zaggle) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to act as a co-branding partner for a retail credit card product.
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.
South Indian Bank raises FCNR deposit rate to 6.5 pc after RBI swap window
South Indian Bank has boosted interest rates on US dollar deposits for Non-Resident Indians to 6.5% per annum for 3-5 year tenures. This move follows the RBI's new USD/INR forex swap facility, enabling banks to secure stable foreign currency while managing exchange risks. The attractive returns offer NRIs a chance to grow their savings securely, with the RBI facility available until September 2026.
Banks seek RBI nod to let NRIs break & rebook existing deposits
To incentivise foreign currency inflows, the Reserve Bank of India will swap fresh dollar term deposits raised until end-September at par. In effect, the RBI will bear the entire hedging cost on deposits mobilised under the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), scheme. In line with the RBI's expectations, banks are passing on almost the entire benefit to depositors, making these deposits more attractive.