Gulf migration and its impact on Indian economy Dr. Madhu G R*, Dr. Uma H R** *DOS in Economics and Cooperation, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore **Professor of Economics, DOS in Economics, Sir M V PG Center, University of Mysore, Thubinkere, Mandya JLE: F22, J61 Online published on 20 May, 2017. Abstract Migration is a complex phenomenon influenced by economic, social, political, geographical and environmental factors. Emigration from India to GCC countries are one of the major migration flows in the world migration flow, for different reasons people emigrate to GCC countries. This paper empirically analyses the flows and its influence on various factors. The paper found that GDP, Exchange rate, population of origin and destination countries, language, distance between origin and destination countries are the factors influencing the emigration flows India to GCC countries. Top Keywords Migration, remittance, emigration, economy. Top |