Foreign currency bank borrowings norms eased

Experts say in time to come this move directed towards helping rupee to appreciate against dollar

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BS Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Sep 26 2013 | 2:59 AM IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday eased the norms for banks borrowing through foreign currency. For bank borrowings exceeding half the unimpaired tier-I capital made on or before November 30 for availing of RBI’s swap facility, the central bank lowered the maturity requirement from three years to a year.

After November 30, the maturity for foreign currency borrowing by banks beyond 50 per cent of their tier-I capital would have to be at least three years, RBI said.

“This move is directed towards attracting foreign flows; it is easier to get borrowings for a year, rather than three years,” said S Srinivasaraghavan, head of treasury at Dhanlaxmi Bank.

Experts said the move was aimed at helping the rupee appreciate against the dollar.

On Wednesday, the rupee ended at 62.44/dollar, against the previous close of 62.77/dollar. It touched a low of 62.89 and a high of 62.33 during intra-day trade. The appreciation resulted from dollar sale by companies and custodian banks.
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First Published: Sep 26 2013 | 12:49 AM IST