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Indian Funds in Swiss Banks Triple to 3.5 Billion Francs in 2024

Institutional deposits drove the rebound despite limited growth in individual holdings.

Deposits by Indian nationals in Swiss banks have fallen by nearly 18% over the past decade, according to data released by the Swiss National Bank.
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Overview

  • Swiss National Bank data show total Indian client liabilities in Swiss banks climbed to CHF 3.54 billion in 2024, up from CHF 1.04 billion a year earlier.
  • Holdings through local bank branches and other financial institutions saw the steepest increase and accounted for the majority of the surge.
  • Money in individual customer accounts rose by only 11 percent to CHF 346 million, representing about one-tenth of total liabilities.
  • India advanced to 48th place globally for client funds in Swiss banks, up from 67th in 2023.
  • These figures reflect declared liabilities under an automatic tax information exchange with India since 2018 and exclude any unreported assets.