INDIA REMAINS AS THE WORLD’S LARGEST RECIPIENT OF REMITTANCES, WITH INFLOWS REACHING USD 135.4 BILLION IN FY25

• India retained its position as the world's largest recipient of inward remittances, with USD 135.4 billion in FY25, per Economic Survey 2025-26.
• Remittances now contribute over 10% to India's total current account receipts, acting as a critical buffer for the Current Account Deficit (CAD) and Balance of Payments (BoP).
• Examinable as part of GS-III External Sector and Prelims economy hooks (BoP composition, top source countries, ranking vs peers).