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EnglishRBI's LRS Sees 3.19% Drop in Outward Remittances in January
In January 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's Liberalised Remittance Scheme saw a drop in outward remittances by 3.19%, totaling $2.68 billion. While international travel held steady, remittances for education and gifts took a hit. On the bright side, investments in property and markets soared, showing that some areas are still thriving despite the overall dip.
few hours ago | Aathira Varier
Quick rundown
1.Outward remittances under RBI's LRS dropped by 3.19% in January 2026.
2.International travel remittances remained steady at $1.66 billion.
3.Overseas education remittances saw a significant decline of 27.37%.
4.Investments in equity and debt markets rose by 70.38%.
5.Overall remittances moderated by 4.01% in FY26 due to education and medical treatment declines.
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Quick rundown
1.Outward remittances under RBI's LRS dropped by 3.19% in January 2026.
2.International travel remittances remained steady at $1.66 billion.
3.Overseas education remittances saw a significant decline of 27.37%.
4.Investments in equity and debt markets rose by 70.38%.
5.Overall remittances moderated by 4.01% in FY26 due to education and medical treatment declines.