FCNR-B deposits: Economic benefits outweigh hedging costs, says Sanjay Malhotra
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- Step 1 · The triggerWithheld
- Step 2 · Knock-onIndian banks must now price FCNR(B) deposits at full market hedging cost, raising their dollar-raising expense
- Step 3 · Knock-ondollar deposit rates offered to NRIs compress or hedging costs pass to depositors, slowing fresh dollar inflow
- Step 4 · Knock-onrupee volatility rises as the RBI's sterilised intervention capacity diminishes
- Step 5 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with dollar payables face wider forward premia and less favourable hedging terms from banks
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Source: Economic Times — Economy
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