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Source: Economic Times

Economic Times
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Earnings & Results
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4 min
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28 Jul
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Earnings & Results
4 min read· Economic Times

FCNR(B) deposit drive could pressure banks' profitability

Banks' leverage on FCNR(B) deposits could pressure profit margins. Overseas interest rates are lower, and lending spreads remain thin. This impacts banks with lower funding costs, like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank. The FCNR(B) scheme has mobilized over $32 billion by mid-July. Deployment of these funds profitably is key fo…

Banks' leverage on FCNR(B) deposits could pressure profit margins. Overseas interest rates are lower, and lending spreads remain thin. This impacts banks with lower funding costs, like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank. The FCNR(B) scheme has mobilized over $32 billion by mid-July. Deployment of these funds profitably is key fo

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Source: Economic Times