Indian Banks Show Uneven Liquidity Amid Foreign Currency Deposit Inflows
Despite significant inflows of foreign currency non-resident (FCNR) deposits into India's banking system between June and August, liquidity remains unevenly distributed. Large banks have attracted most FCNR funds, while others continue borrowing from costly wholesale markets to meet credit demand. Certificates of deposit issuance more than doubled in September, reflecting this disparity. Some banks, like South Indian Bank, increased bulk deposits, whereas others reduced expensive deposits. The liquidity coverage ratio for certain banks, such as Central Bank of India, has declined, indicating reduced liquidity buffers.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (50/100). Lens Score 53/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 21 Oct, 12:22 pm. Other outlets followed.
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