The prospects of “Grexit” and interest rate hikes in the US have cast a spotlight on the potential for shifts in capital flows to destabilise emerging markets such as India. 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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