RBI Governor Highlights Economic Benefits of FCNR(B) Deposits Amid Liquidity Management
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized that the economic benefits of the foreign currency non-resident (bank) or FCNR(B) deposits scheme outweigh the hedging costs borne by the central bank. The RBI introduced a special forex swap facility to boost foreign exchange reserves and stabilize liquidity, with banks mobilizing $133 billion through this scheme. While surplus liquidity persists, the RBI expects it to ease by March, maintaining flexible tools like variable rate reverse repos and buy-sell swaps. The inflows are also expected to stabilize bank deposit rates temporarily and support credit growth.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 42/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 7 Oct, 09:23 am. Other outlets followed.