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India RBI manages liquidity surplus and FCNR(B) inflows
Overview
In July 2026, India's foreign-exchange reserves rose significantly, reaching $682.235 billion by July 24. This growth was supported by a $4.51 billion gain in foreign currency assets and increased gold holdings, driven largely by the RBI's special concessional swap facility for Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits. Following a surge in participation, the RBI moved the FCNR(B) mobilization deadline forward to August 31, 2026. By the close of the facility, the scheme had mobilized $127.2 billion in FCNR(B) deposits. As of September 18, 2026, the RBI has mobilized a total of $143.59 billion through its special forex swap windows.
Recent data from the RBI shows that NRI deposit inflows surged to $36.24 billion during the first four months of FY27, a 678.2 per cent year-on-year increase. This was primarily driven by FCNR(B) inflows, which reached $34.53 billion between April and July FY27, compared to $772 million in the previous year. Conversely, Non-Resident External (NRE) deposit inflows moderated to $207 million. Total outstanding NRI deposits reached $200.89 billion by July 2026.
Individual banks have also seen significant impacts from these schemes. HDFC Bank reported a 19% year-on-year increase in total deposits for the July-September quarter, reaching ₹33.27 lakh crore, with ₹1.10 lakh crore ($11.5 billion) attributed to FCNR-B deposits. During the same period, ICICI Bank raised $17.88 billion in FCNR-B deposits and $3.55 billion through dollar bond issuances. However, major lenders including ICICI, HDFC, and Axis Bank have faced pressure on net interest margins (NIMs) and CASA ratios following the mobilization of a combined $40 billion through these accounts. Analysts suggest margins may recover by Q4 FY27 as funds are deployed into higher-yielding assets.
Entities
Reserve Bank of India · India · ICICI Bank · State Bank of India · HDFC Bank
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"current liquidity has reached around INR 10.5 lakh crore, or 3.9 per cent of NDTL."
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"huge FX inflows have led to surplus net banking system liquidity of over Rs 6 lakh crore as on August 31"
The claims provide conflicting figures for current banking system liquidity, with one stating INR 10.5 lakh crore and the other stating over Rs 6 lakh crore.
- [DISPUTED] current liquidity has reached around INR 10.5 lakh crore, or 3.9 per cent of NDTL.
- [DISPUTED] huge FX inflows have led to surplus net banking system liquidity of over Rs 6 lakh crore as on August 31
- [● 2 SOURCES] Interest rates on three-month certificates of deposit (CDs) have fallen by more than 100 basis points from their peak this year as a surge in FCNR (B) inflows has pushed liquidity higher in the baking
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rates on six-month and one-year CDs have also declined by around 100 basis points and 90 basis points, respectively, from their peaks earlier this year.
- [● 2 SOURCES] gross FCNR (B) inflows reached around USD 127 billion
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The central bank expects that the high interest rates currently available on US Treasury holdings will effectively cover the expenses associated with hedging this record inflow.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ICICI Bank captured a 14 percent market share of total FCNR(B) inflows, mobilizing $17.9 billion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SBI mobilized $9 billion in FCNR(B) deposits and is expected to exceed its $10 billion guidance.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] MOFSL increased systemic credit growth projections to 14.3 percent year-on-year.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] HSBC introduced semi-fixed home loan options with three-year and five-year fixed interest rate periods.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesIndian banks face margin pressure from foreign currency deposits
Indian banks ICICI, HDFC, and Axis are seeing net interest margins squeezed after raising $40 billion through foreign currency non-resident deposits.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesHDFC Bank deposits rise 19% to ₹33.27 lakh crore in Q2
HDFC Bank's total deposits rose 19% year-on-year to ₹33.27 lakh crore in the July-September quarter, bolstered by ₹1.10 lakh crore in FCNR-B deposits via an RBI special facility.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRBI data: NRI deposit inflows surge to $36.24 billion in FY27
NRI deposit inflows in India surged nearly 7-fold to $36.24 billion during April-July FY27, driven largely by a rise in foreign currency non-resident (FCNR(B)) deposits following RBI policy measures.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesReserve Bank of India: High credit-deposit ratio does not signal bank vulnerability
The Reserve Bank of India reports that a high credit-deposit ratio above 80 per cent does not inherently signal banking vulnerability, as deposits may not be a binding constraint for credit creation.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesIndia bank credit growth reaches 19% as deposits rise
India's bank credit growth reached 19 per cent year-on-year by August 31, 2026, while deposit growth rose to 18 per cent, according to a Jefferies report.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesReserve Bank of India mobilizes $143.6 billion via forex swap schemes
The Reserve Bank of India has attracted $143.59 billion via forex swap schemes, led by $132.98 billion in FCNR(B) deposits, to bolster reserves and stabilize the rupee.
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[BUSINESS] 11 sourcesIndia banking sector sees record credit growth amid widening deposit gap
India's bank credit growth hit an eight-quarter high of 16.5%, widening the gap with slower deposit growth, while the FCNR(B) scheme is projected to generate ₹5 trillion in notional profit for banks.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesFCNR(B) inflows to boost Indian bank liquidity and festive lending
Increased FCNR(B) deposit inflows are expected to boost Indian bank liquidity, enabling more lending to meet consumer demand during the festive season.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesReserve Bank of India manages liquidity surplus and updates FEMA regulations
The Reserve Bank of India is rationalizing its FEMA regulatory framework and using currency swaps to manage a massive rupee liquidity surplus caused by higher-than-expected foreign deposit inflows.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesIndian banking liquidity surges as FCNR(B) inflows hit $127 billion
Surging FCNR(B) inflows of $127.2 billion have boosted Indian banking liquidity, driving down short-term CD rates by over 100 basis points. The RBI expects US Treasury yields to offset hedging costs.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesReserve Bank of India closes FCNR(B) scheme early following high inflows
The Reserve Bank of India closed its FCNR(B) foreign currency deposit scheme on August 31, ahead of schedule, following massive inflows, with ICICI Bank reporting $17.88 billion mobilized.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRBI manages ₹5 lakh crore liquidity surge in Indian banking system
Indian banks face a massive liquidity surge exceeding ₹5 lakh crore, driven by FCNR(B) swaps and government spending, prompting RBI to use VRRR auctions to manage excess cash.
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[BUSINESS] 9 sourcesIndia mobilizes $73 billion in foreign exchange via RBI swap facility
India's RBI special swap facility has attracted $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows in 11 weeks, primarily through FCNR(B) deposits, surpassing the 2013 record and prompting an earlier window closure.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesRBI swap facility attracts $72.85 billion in foreign exchange inflows
The Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility has attracted $72.85 billion in forex inflows, driven largely by $65.4 billion in FCNR(B) deposits as banks mobilize foreign capital.
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[BUSINESS] 9 sourcesReserve Bank of India advances FCNR(B) deposit window closure to August 31
The Reserve Bank of India will close its FCNR(B) deposit facility on August 31, 2026, a month early, following stronger-than-expected foreign currency inflows totaling over $52 billion.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesReserve Bank of India maintains cautious interest rate stance amid shifting economic indicators
The RBI maintains a cautious stance on interest rates amid Middle East tensions, while FCNR(B) foreign currency inflows are projected to exceed $80 billion despite an earlier deadline for swap facilities.
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[BUSINESS] 22 sourcesReserve Bank of India imposes uniform deposit rates, new transparency rules from Oct 1
The RBI's new deposit‑rate framework, effective 1 Oct 2026, requires banks to disclose rates online, enforce uniform rates across branches, and allows flexible bulk‑deposit pricing, without mandating changes to
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesIndia's RBI draws $40‑$41 billion in foreign capital inflows
India’s central bank policies have attracted nearly $41 billion in foreign capital, bolstering reserves and rupee stability, even as rising commodity costs and Kerala’s demographic shift pose challenges.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesReserve Bank of India announces uniform deposit interest rule and reports rise in foreign exchange reserves
RBI will enforce a uniform deposit interest rate from 1 Oct 2026 and reported a $6.1 bn rise in foreign‑exchange reserves to $682 bn, with gold reserves up to $103 bn.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesIndia's RBI mobilises $65‑70bn in FCNR(B) deposits to bolster rupee
India’s RBI scheme is poised to draw $65‑70 bn in FCNR(B) deposits, surpassing 2013 levels in 45 days, aiming to bolster the rupee and balance of payments.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesIndia's foreign exchange reserves climb to $674.2 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $7.26 billion to $674.19 billion in the week to July 3, led by gains in foreign currency assets and gold, RBI data shows.
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