Remittance inflows set to remain strong

Concerns about destabilising capital flows to emerging markets such as India have again come to the fore, but one factor that often gets overlooked is the role of overseas remittances. Remittance flows into India were twice as large as portfolio flows in 2014 and, though there are some risks, remittance flows look set to remain strong over the coming years.

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