GENERAL21 Sept 2026
Large USD 127 bn foreign currency deposit mobilisation a 'shot in the arm' for Indian banks: S&P
Between 8 June and 31 August 2026, Indian banks raised a record USD 127 billion through foreign currency non-resident bank (FCNR-B) deposits. The RBI absorbed the full hedging cost on these three-to-five year deposits, letting banks offer better rates. S&P calls it a shot in the arm, equal to about 4.5% of the banking system's deposits, easing tight funding and boosting liquidity.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Indian banks raised a record USD 127 billion in deposits through foreign currency non-resident bank (FCNR-B) accounts between 8 June and 31 August 2026.
- S&P said this amount equals about 4.5% of the banking system's deposit base as of 31 March 2026.
- The RBI absorbed the full hedging cost on the principal of these three-to-five year deposits, which let banks offer higher interest rates on the US-dollar deposits.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or your family abroad are thinking about an FCNR(B) deposit, compare the rates and three-to-five year tenors your bank is offering, and read the scheme terms carefully before you commit. Check the exact details with your bank.
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