RBI raises interest rates on NRI deposits in foreign currencies by up to 3%

.............With regard to foreign currency deposits, the RBI said, "interest rate ceiling on Foreign Currency Non-Resident FCNR (B) deposits of banks has been raised from 125 basis points (bps) (1.25 per cent) above the corresponding LIBOR or Swap rates to 200 bps for maturity period of 1 year to less than 3 years, and to 300 bps for maturity period of 3 to 5 years." .............

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