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RBI Raises FCNR(B) Deposit Rate Ceiling for RRBs

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-14/194 · issued 19 Aug 2013 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI increased the interest rate ceiling on 3-5 year FCNR(B) deposits for Regional Rural Banks from LIBOR/Swap plus 300 bps to plus 400 bps, effective August 14, 2013, until November 30, 2013.

What changed

The interest rate ceiling for FCNR(B) deposits with a maturity of 3 to 5 years was raised from LIBOR/Swap plus 300 basis points to plus 400 basis points. The ceiling for 1 to 3 year deposits remains unchanged at LIBOR/Swap plus 200 basis points. Floating rate deposits must use a six-month reset period and stay within the revised ceilings.

What it means for you

RRBs can now offer higher rates on 3-5 year FCNR(B) deposits, making them more competitive for attracting foreign currency deposits. This change, effective until November 30, 2013, may help RRBs improve their foreign currency deposit base but also increases their cost of funds for these deposits.

Historical instruction — do not use for current compliance. This is what was required at the time; it no longer reflects current RBI requirements. If no replacement rule is linked above, that only means none is recorded on our register yet — it does not prove no later applicable rule exists. Confirm on the official RBI source below.

What banks were required to do at the time

Who it affects

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), FCNR(B) deposit customers of RRBs, Treasury and deposit operations teams at RRBs

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What is the new interest rate ceiling for 3-5 year FCNR(B) deposits?

The ceiling is LIBOR/Swap plus 400 basis points, up from the earlier plus 300 basis points.

Until when is this revised ceiling valid?

These instructions are valid up to November 30, 2013, subject to review.

Does this circular affect FCNR(B) deposits with maturity less than 3 years?

No, the ceiling for 1 year to less than 3 years remains unchanged at LIBOR/Swap plus 200 basis points.

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #1051: RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22/03.05.33/2013-14 — "Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits" dated August 19, 2013”
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In view of the prevailing market conditions, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from the close of business in India as on August 14, 2013, the interest rate ceiling on FCNR(B) Deposits will be as under: Maturity Period Existing Revised 1 year to less than 3 years LIBOR/Swap plus 200 basis points No change 3 - 5 years LIBOR/Swap plus 300 basis points LIBOR/ SWAP plus 400 basis points On floating rate deposits, interest shall be paid within the ceiling of swap rates for the respective currency/maturity plus 200 bps/ 400 bps as the case may be. For floating rate deposits, the interest reset period shall be six months. 2. All other instructions in this regard, as amended from time to time, will remain unchanged. 3. These instructions will be valid up to November 30, 2013, subject to review. 4. An amending directive RPCD.CO.RRB.Dir.No.21/03.05.33(C)/2013-14 dated August 19, 2013 is enclosed. 5. Please acknowledge receipt to our Regional Office concerned. Yours faithfully, (Madhavi Sharma) Chief General Manager RPCD.CO.RRB.Dir.No. 21 /03.05.33/2013-14 August 19, 2013 Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and in modification of the directive RPCD.CO.RRB.Dir.No.75/03.05.33(C)/2011-12 dated May 8, 2012 on Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits, the Reserve Bank of India being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby directs that with effect from the close of business in India as on August 14, 2013 the interest rate ceiling on FCNR(B) deposits shall be as under: Maturity Period Existing Revised 1 year to less than 3 years LIBOR/Swap plus 200 basis points No change 3 - 5 years LIBOR/Swap plus 300 basis points LIBOR/ SWAP plus 400 basis points On floating rate deposits, interest shall be paid within the ceiling of swap rates for the respective currency/maturity plus 200 bps/400 bps as the case may be. For floating rate deposits, the interest reset period shall be six months. These instructions will be valid up to November 30, 2013, subject to review. Yours faithfully, Dr.(Smt.) 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