Story 221 Aug 2026· Livemint
Deluge of FCNR dollars leaves banks with a problem of plenty
Indian banks are observing a rush of FCNR(B) deposits as the RBI's special swap facility nears its earlier-than-expected August 31 deadline. This surge presents deployment challenges and could lead to potential negative carry for some lenders, requiring careful management of foreign currency inflows.
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