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.

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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.

*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.

Competitive Advantage

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.

Policy Support

Increasing
Investments

*The education market in India is expected to amount to US$ 225 billion by FY25.

*From April 2000-December 2024, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflow in the education sector stood at Rs. 71,532 crore (US$ 9.90 billion).

*Indian edtech startups have received total investment of US$ 3.94 billion across 155 deals in FY22.

*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.

Increasing Investments
Last updated: Jul, 2025

Top Indian cities for Education

  • Bengaluru
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Hyderabad
  • Chennai
  • Manipal
  • Kolkata
  • Pune
  • Kochi
  • Ahmedabad

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