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

Episode Notes

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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