Indian PSUs Pivot to Overseas Markets as RBI Opens ECB Swap Window

Indian PSUs Pivot to Overseas Markets as RBI Opens ECB Swap Window

Major Indian public sector undertakings (PSUs), including NTPC and IndianOil, are currently evaluating substantial dollar-denominated borrowings following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to reopen the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) swap window. This strategic shift, bolstered by the Housing and Urban Development Corporation’s (HUDCO) plan to raise $1 billion from international markets, signals a…

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Indian Corporate External Commercial Borrowing Declines Amid Geopolitical Volatility

Indian Corporate External Commercial Borrowing Declines Amid Geopolitical Volatility

Geopolitical Shifts Impact Capital Markets Indian companies reduced their overseas borrowing through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) by more than 30% in April 2026, reaching a total of USD 3.77 billion. This sharp decline, reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), follows heightening geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have prompted firms to adopt a…

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