NRI remittances seen rising in short-term The $60 billion-odd Dubai debt crisis could spark an increase in remittances from Dubai, in the short term, as uncertainty and nervousness spook the NRIs confidence in local banks in Dubai. However, a section of analysts says that remittances could see a slowdown in the medium term, due to job losses arising out of the impending debt restructuring of the beleaguered institutions. The financial crisis in the short term might lead to a flight to safety of investments from Dubai, said Mr Amit Rathi, MD, of Anand Rathi broking firm. Indian banks may witness a marginal increase in inflows as the non-resident Indians in Dubai look to shift their surplus money into safer markets, he added. The inward remittance into India last year was approximately $50 billion, according to RBI figures. Out of this Dubai's share is around 24 per cent, said bankers. Mr C J George, MD, Geojit Financial Services, said that in...