RBI's early FCNR(B) deposit scheme closure 'data-driven' or a policy U-turn? Governor Malhotra explains
- Source
- The Economic Times - Economy
- Source link
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbis-early-fcnrb-deposit-scheme-closure-data-driven-or-a-policy-u-turn-governor-sanjay-malhotra-explains-indian-banks-nri-money/articleshow/133362201.cms
- Published
- 2026-08-20 03:20:18
- Discovered by ProcIntel
- 2026-08-20 04:18:52
- Category
- Regulation, Tariffs, Sanctions & Trade
- Geography
- India
- Organisations
- —
- Review status
- Pending
- Record type
- REAL
Summary
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra defended the FCNR(B) deposit scheme's early closure. He stated the decision was data-driven and a prudent calibration. This move aims to attract $80 billion into India's economy. The central bank cited stronger than expected dollar inflows for the adjustment. The RBI remains committed to managing exchange rate volatility and market conditions.
Possibly the same underlying story as
ET Analysis: RBI’s FCNR U-turn dents policy certainty
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