RBI/2008-09/232
RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.50/ 07.38.01/2008-09

October 15, 2008

The Managing Director
Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd.
9, Nagindas Master Road Extension, Fort
Mumbai-1

Dear Sir,

Interest Rate on FCNR(B) Deposits

Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.31/07.38.01/2008-09 dated September 17, 2008 on Interest Rate on FCNR(B) Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from the close of business in India as on October 15, 2008, the interest rates on FCNR(B) Deposits will be as under:

In respect of FCNR(B) deposits of all maturities contracted effective from the close of business in India as on October 15, 2008, interest shall be paid within the ceiling rate of LIBOR / SWAP rates plus 25 basis points for the respective currency / corresponding maturities (as against LIBOR / SWAP rates minus 25 basis points effective from close of business on September 16, 2008). On floating rate deposits, interest shall be paid within the ceiling of SWAP rates for the respective currency / maturity plus 25 basis points. For floating rate deposits, the interest reset period shall be six months.

2. An amending Directive RPCD.CO.RF.BC.Dir.No.49/07.38.01/2008-09 dated October 15, 2008 is enclosed.

Yours faithfully,

(G. Srinivasan)
Chief General Manager-in-Charge

RPCD.CO.RF.BC. Dir.No.49/07.38.01/2008-09

October 15, 2008

Foreign Currency (Non-Resident) Accounts (Banks) Scheme

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), the Reserve Bank of India, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby directs the following:

Interest rates applicable to deposits accepted under Foreign Currency Non-Resident Accounts (Banks) Scheme

In respect of FCNR(B) deposits of all maturities contracted effective from the close of business in India as on October 15, 2008, interest shall be paid within the ceiling rate of LIBOR / SWAP rates plus 25 basis points for the respective currency / corresponding maturities (as against LIBOR / SWAP rates minus 25 basis points effective from close of business on September 16, 2008). On floating rate deposits, interest shall be paid within the ceiling of SWAP rates for the respective currency / maturity plus 25 basis points. For floating rate deposits, the interest reset period shall be six months. 

(Anand Sinha)
Executive Director