New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- India's overseas Indian community is one of the country's greatest strategic assets. For decades, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) have strengthened the nation through remittances, making India the world's largest recipient of inward remittances. In FY 2024-25 alone, remittances reached a record US$135.46 billion, supporting millions of families, strengthening foreign exchange reserves and providing economic stability during periods of global uncertainty. Yet remittances represent only one dimension of what overseas Indians can contribute. India's next phase of economic growth should focus on transforming the diaspora from remittance senders into long-term investors, entrepreneurs, inn...