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Banks seek RBI clarity on leveraged FCNR deposits
Published 22 June 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis Indian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some lenders, like SBI, have
Synopsis Indian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some lenders, like SBI, have already launched structured products enabling this, with deposits as collateral. Bankers hope for explicit regulatory comfort to boost NRI deposits before a special RBI window closes in September, potentially offering significant leveraged yields.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 5:30 AM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 6:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Indian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits.
Some lenders, like SBI, have already launched structured products enabling this, with deposits as collateral.
Bankers hope for explicit regulatory comfort to boost NRI deposits before a special RBI window closes in September, potentially offering significant leveraged yields.