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DBS chief cites FCNR(B) demand and India confidence

2026-10-11 · 1 source · Economic Times Banking Finance

In short

DBS Bank CEO Tan Su Shan said there is strong demand for FCNR(B) deposits and that overseas investors still have confidence in India. The report says she also pointed to India’s AI position, FDI potential and pressure on the rupee from foreign net sales.

This matters for the rupee, foreign investment and banks that take deposits. It is not stated how much money moved or whether policy will change.

What the reporting says

DBS Bank CEO Tan Su Shan highlighted strong demand for FCNR(B) deposits and investor confidence in India, according to the publisher summary. She also pointed to India's foreign direct investment potential, its position in artificial intelligence, and the pressure from foreign net sales on the rupee. The immediate market consequence is not stated, but she said promoting FDI and exports could help stabilize currency levels.

Why it matters

DBS Bank CEO Tan Su Shan said demand for FCNR(B) deposits shows overseas confidence in India, according to the publisher summary. She also discussed India's foreign direct investment potential, its AI advantages, and the rupee's pressure from foreign net sales. The report says she sees FDI and exports as ways to support currency stability. No figures for flows or rupee moves are given.

Touches: DBS Bank, Banking, Currency, Markets, AI

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