Remittances from abroad are a vital – yet often underappreciated – source of funding for India at the macro level, and provide significant financial support for millions of families. Remittances may not grow as fast as the wider economy over coming years but they should continue to increase. This will allow India to maintain domestic demand in excess of potential supply without having to rely heavily on other, more volatile types of inflows.
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