Advantage India
Robust
Demand
*India has the largest population in the world in the age bracket of 5-24 years with 580 million people, presenting a huge opportunity in the education sector.
*India has over 250 million school going students, more than any other country.
*India K-12 segment growth was valued at US$ 48.9 billion in 2023. It is, currently, estimated to grow at a rate of 10.7%. Projected to reach an impressive US$ 125.8 billion by FY32.
Competitive
Advantage
*In the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, India stands out with two universities in the top 50 and seven in the top 100, led by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) at 44th place.
*54 Indian institutes, including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru and eight IITs got featured among the top 500 universities in the QS World University Rankings CY26.
Policy
Support
*100% FDI (automatic route) is allowed in the education sector in India.
*The Government of India has taken initiatives like National Accreditation Regulatory Authority Bill for Higher Educational and the Foreign Educational Institutions Bill.
Increasing
Investments
*The education market in India is expected to amount to US$ 313 billion by FY30.
*From April 2000-March 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflow in the education sector stood at Rs. 72,210 crore (US$ 9.98 billion).
*The edtech space has attracted private equity and venture capital investments of over Rs. 1,23,883 crore (US$ 14.4 billion) over the last decade from 2015 to 2025.
*The Union Budget FY26 allocates Rs. 500 crore (US$ 57.57 million) for a Centre of Excellence in AI for Education, aiming to enhance skills, personalize learning, and transform education.
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- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
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- Kolkata
- Pune
- Kochi
- Ahmedabad
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