* 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 2032.
* 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.
* Nine Indian institutes - the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and eight Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) - were among the top 500 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
* 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.
* The education market in India is expected to amount to US$ 225 billion by FY25.
* From April 2000-September 2024, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflow in the education sector stood at Rs. 83,550 crore (US$ 9.62 billion).
* Indian edtech startups have received total investment of US$ 3.94 billion across 155 deals in FY22.
* The Union Budget 2025-26 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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