RBI’s FCNR window: Why banks need seamless digital onboarding to win NRI customers
RBI is in focus with September 30 in focus.
26 Sept 2026 · Business Today Mkts
Under the RBI’s special window, banks can offer NRIs interest rates of 5.5% to 7% on dollar-denominated FCNR(B) deposits, with the facility available until September 30, 2026.
Key facts
- Dates in focus
- September 30
The analysis
RBI reported movement of 7% and 5.5%. Those are the figures as filed — what moves the price is how they sit against what the market already expected, not their absolute size.
Why it matters
- With RBI involved, this carries a regulatory dimension that can outlast the immediate market reaction.
Market context
- Sector exposure: Banks.
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