India's FCNR(B) Deposit Inflows Reach $17.4 Billion Amid Tax and Liquidity Challenges
India's Reserve Bank introduced a concessional swap facility on June 8, 2026, to encourage foreign currency inflows through FCNR(B) deposits, Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings, and External Commercial Borrowings. As of mid-July, total inflows reached about USD 20.7 billion, with FCNR(B) deposits accounting for USD 17.4 billion. Initial inflows have been below early estimates of USD 60-80 billion, partly due to taxation complexities and tighter liquidity in West Asia. Banks remain optimistic about increased deposits before the September 30 deadline, focusing on NRIs in the Middle East, Singapore, and Hong Kong, while some private banks have withheld detailed inflow figures.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 19 Jul, 07:22 pm. Other outlets followed.