Banks ride RBI swap wave to raise $12 billion via overseas debt

This week was the busiest for forex debt issuance by Indian lenders. ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda together raised a massive $4.4 billion, and the bulk of the proceeds may be used to help fund the leverage for foreign currency non-resident (bank) [FCNR (B)] deposits.

More To Explore

5 world market themes for the week ahead

The Jackson Hole symposium is just around the corner, bringing together central bank chiefs to tackle the pressing issue of global inflation amidst soaring oil

August 22, 2026

Advertiser Disclosure

Great-investor.com helps users across the globe to find out The latest news, Guides, and Info about finance and investments. Furthermore, our content and research teams do not participate in any advertising planning nor are they permitted access to advertising campaign data.

Disclaimer

It is our organization’s primary mission to provide reviews, commentary, and analysis that are unbiased and objective. While great-investor.com has some data verified by industry participants, it can vary from time to time. Operating as an online business, this site may be compensated through third party advertisers. Our receipt of such compensation shall not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation by great-investor.com, nor shall it bias our reviews, analysis, and opinions. Please see our General Disclaimers for more information.

The information on this website does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation or a solicitation to engage in any investment activity. This website and its content are not intended for residents of the UAE, US, Canada, Australia, UK, Russia, North Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Iran.

Top10 International FZ LLE | 17th Floor, Creative Tower | 4422 | Fujairah | TRN: 100608946800003