Indian Banks Mobilise $17.4 Billion in FCNR(B) Deposits Under RBI Swap Facility
Indian banks have mobilised approximately $17.4 billion through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR(B) deposits under the Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility launched in June 2026. Total inflows through this and related schemes, including Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings and External Commercial Borrowings, reached about $20.7 billion by mid-July. While initial FCNR(B) deposit inflows lagged early projections due to tax complexities and regional liquidity constraints, banks remain optimistic of increased mobilisation before the September 30 deadline. The RBI's concessional swap facility aims to strengthen India's balance of payments and support the rupee amid global uncertainties.
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economictimes broke this story on 19 Jul, 07:22 pm. Other outlets followed.