The $133 billion deposits that made India's banks look less profitable

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a deep dive and another story for the day shaping Indian and global markets:

1. $133 Billion in NRI Deposits: Good or Bad for Banks? We’ll cover: How the RBI’s special FCNR(B) scheme helped banks raise $133 billion. Why bank deposits grew while net interest margins fell. The long-term benefits and risks for banks when these deposits mature. 2. India’s Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Push We’ll cover: Why India depends on imports for sintered neodymium magnets. How the government’s ₹7,280 crore scheme will support local manufacturers. The challenges around raw materials, technology and scaling up production.

Audio Timestamps 00:04 Intro 00:32 Why banks chased NRI dollars 12:05 Can India break China’s magnet grip? 22:57 Tidbits

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