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HSBC IFSC Offers 19x Leverage on FCNR(B) Deposits for NRIs, Highlighting Risks and Benefits

HSBC Bank's IFSC unit in GIFT City offers Non-Resident Indians up to 19x leverage on FCNR(B) deposits, enabling significantly amplified returns. While this strategy can boost profits, experts warn of substantial risks if borrowing costs, particularly SOFR, exceed deposit interest rates. FCNR(B) deposits also provide protection against Indian Rupee depreciation.

Economic Times

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Indian Banks Seek RBI Clarity on Overseas Lending for FCNR(B) Deposits

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Business·22/06/2026Résumé IA

Indian Banks Seek RBI Clarity on Overseas Lending for FCNR(B) Deposits

Indian banks are asking the RBI for permission to let their overseas branches lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some banks, like SBI, already offer structured products where deposits collateralize loans, seeking regulatory comfort before a special RBI window closes in September.

Economic Times

5 min de lecture

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Business·22/06/2026Résumé IA

Indian Banks Seek RBI Clarity on Overseas Lending for FCNR(B) Deposits

Indian banks are asking the RBI for guidance on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some banks, like SBI, already offer structured products where deposits collateralize loans, aiming to boost NRI deposits before a special RBI window closes in September.

Economic Times

5 min de lecture

RBI Temporarily Lifts Interest Rate Restrictions on NRE and FCNR(B) Deposits

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Business·17/06/2026Résumé IA

RBI Temporarily Lifts Interest Rate Restrictions on NRE and FCNR(B) Deposits

The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate restrictions on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026, to attract foreign currency inflows. This allows banks to offer higher rates on these deposits for Non-Resident Indians.

Economic Times

2 min de lecture

NRIs Can Now Leverage FCNR(B) Deposits for Higher Returns Up to 7% with Government Support

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Business·15/06/2026Résumé IA

NRIs Can Now Leverage FCNR(B) Deposits for Higher Returns Up to 7% with Government Support

The Indian government is covering hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until Sept 2026, allowing banks to offer over 7% interest. This enables NRIs to use a rate arbitrage strategy, borrowing against deposits to reinvest and potentially earn significant returns, though risks like fluctuating borrowing costs and foreign taxes remain.

Economic Times

6 min de lecture

RBI Urges Banks to Boost Overseas Fund Mobilization via FCNR(B) Deposits

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Business·13/06/2026Résumé IA

RBI Urges Banks to Boost Overseas Fund Mobilization via FCNR(B) Deposits

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor urged bank CEOs to increase efforts in mobilizing overseas funds through FCNR(B) deposits to boost dollar inflows and strengthen forex reserves. This push comes with new RBI incentives to support these deposits, aiming to stabilize the rupee which depreciated significantly last fiscal year.

Economic Times

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