STARTUP LEGAL9 Sept 2026
Axis Bank warns FCNR flood may trigger ‘abnormal lending’
India's banks raised a record $127.22 billion through FCNR (foreign-currency non-resident) deposits before the RBI's swap facility closed on 31 August. That left the system with over ₹10 trillion of excess cash. Axis Bank's managing director warns this may lead to abnormal lending. Credit is already up 18% from a year earlier. Watch for aggressive loan offers, and borrow only when you truly need the money.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Banks raised a record $127.22 billion in FCNR(B) deposits before the RBI's swap window closed on 31 August.
- Axis Bank managing director Amitabh Chaudhry warned the resulting liquidity could lead to abnormal lending.
- Bank credit, excluding food loans, grew 18% from a year earlier to ₹218 trillion as of 15 August.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before taking a new loan, compare interest rates and terms carefully—and avoid borrowing just because banks are pushing credit aggressively.
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