RBI FCNR FAQ: Why brokerages see bigger upside for banks
RBI’s clarification on the FCNR(B) Deposit Swap Scheme is being seen as materially positive for Indian banks, with brokerages saying that the FAQ meaningfully widens the usability of the scheme and improves the economics of foreign currency deposit mobilisation. Key clarifications from the RBI include allowing banks, including overseas branches, to lend against FCNR(B) deposits,…
