Education & Training Industry in India

The Indian edtech market size is expected to reach US$ 30 billion by 2031, from US$ 700-800 million in 2021.

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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Last updated: Oct, 2025

NIIT LTD

Started in 1981, NIIT Ltd today is a global leader in skills and talent development, having operations in more than 35 countries. The company is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. Until FY19, the company served over 36 million learners through its three lines of business, which include school learning, corporate learning and skills and careers. After several years of growth, it also started the NIIT University in Rajasthan in 2009 with the aim of making it a hub of innovation and learning.

NIIT Ltd earned revenues of Rs. 358 crore (US$ 41.4 million) in FY25.

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S. Chand and Company Limited

S. Chand is a leading educational content company in India with a long history. It was established in 1970 and now has presence in all three segments namely – early learning, K-12 and higher education with K-12 providing around 80% of its revenues. The company has 58 branches and marketing offices and extensive distribution system across India. Its printed products are also exported to more than 19 countries and digital products are exported to five countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and other parts of the world. Total standalone revenue of the company touched Rs. 294 crore (US$ 34 million) in FY25.

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CL Educate Ltd

CL Educate Ltd, which operates under the brand name of Career Launcher, started operations in April 1996. The company has entered into six business segments in the education industry since then and has become well recognized brand name in India. It is based out of New Delhi and its main business is entrance test preparation. The company also has presence in the K-12 segment through its Indus World School, which was started in 2006. The company acquired Kestone in 2008, through which it undertakes integrated business, marketing and sales. Total revenue from operations stood at Rs. 358 crore (US$ 42.6 million) in FY25.

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