Market Chatter: Indian Banks Raise NRI Deposit Rates to Attract Inflows
Indian banks have raised interest rates on foreign currency non-resident bank deposits following recent regulatory changes by the Reserve Bank of India to attract overseas capital, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.According to the report, Yes Bank (NSE:YESBANK, BOM:532648) and AU Small Finance Bank (NSE:AUBANK, BOM:540611) are offering rates of up to 7.1% to non-residents on five-year deposits.State Bank of India (NSE:SBIN, BOM:500112) and HDFC Bank (NSE:HDFCBANK, BOM:500180) are offering as much as 6% for the same tenure.The move follows measures announced by the central bank last week that give banks greater flexibility to offer higher rates on foreign-currency deposits as policymakers seek to attract foreign inflows and support the rupee, Bloomberg said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)