The Missing Middle: Unmeasured Diaspora Investment in India–GCC Relations
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Summary
India’s Ministry of External Affairs describes the roughly 10 million Indians in the GCC (Ministry of External Affairs 2026) as a “living bridge” between India and the Gulf (Ministry of External Affairs 2025). This article argues that the diaspora is […] The post The Missing Middle: Unmeasured Diaspora Investment in India–GCC Relations appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceCentre for Public Policy Research
PublishedFriday, 9 October 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight