Investing in India's Education Sector
With Government showing higher enthusiasm to attract FDI in K-12 education domain along with rising FDI investments, India is a market with limitless opportunities to expand. Erocon facilitates partnerships and tie-ups for international school brands, foreign institutions and charitable organizations working in the education sector willing to enter Indian markets.
Acquisition & Mergers by Foreign Institutions in Indian Education Sector
International Curriculum Agencies entering Indian Education Sector with Erocon as Channel Partner
International Education Brands Planning to enter Indian Markets via Franchise & Equity Model
Organizations Funding under CSR Pledge in Indian Education Sector
We guide our clients from overseas broadly on the following aspects:
- Screening of partners/acquisition targets
- Due Diligence reports before transactions
- Appraisal on laws, regulations, tax and other government incentives.
- Market Research, Feasibility study and location analysis
- Brand Entry and Market Entry Strategy
- Franchise expansion plan
- Statutory & Affiliation Compliances
India’s education sector offers a great opportunity with approximately 29 per cent of India’s population being between the age group of 0-14 years. India’s higher education segment is expected to increase to Rs 2,44,824 crore (US$ 35.03 billion) by 2025. India has been ranked 34 out of 100 countries in English Proficiency Index 2019. The education sector in India is estimated at Rs 6,40,891.3 crore (US$ 91.7 billion) in FY18 and is expected to reach Rs 7,06,587.9 crore (US$ 101.1 billion) in FY19. Increasing internet penetration is expected to help in education delivery. As of December 2018, internet penetration in India reached 46.13 per cent. As of March 2019, there are 66 million internet subscribers in India in age bracket of 5 to 11 years.
Education sector in India is an established priority domain of the Indian government. The Government of India has allowed 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the education sector through the automatic route since 2002. The sector has attracted cumulative FDI worth US$ 2.7 billion till date. Indian education sector witnessed 18 merger and acquisition deals worth Rs 342.4 crore (US$ 49 million) in 2017. Even in the 2018 and 2019 cumulatively, India saw investments around US$ 1 Billion for take over of reputed education brands such as Oakridge International School, Laureate Education Group, Chirec International School, Euro Kids chain including Euro Schools, Euro Kids Preschool and Day Care, Billabong International School and Kangaroo Kids Pre schools and ongoing discussions of US$ 1.1 Billion take over of Sri Chaitanya Group of Schools.
As per 2020-21 Budget, it is anticipated for India to have the largest working age population by 2030 and education hence is being given the necessary attention by government to develop pool of skilled human resource pool. In addition, steps are being prepared to attract more FDI in the education sector thereby making education sector in India to be one of the most lucrative domain for investments both from Foreign and Domestic sources.
India has over 250 million school going students, more than any other country. It also has one of the largest networks of higher education institutions in the world. Number of colleges and universities in India reached 39,931 and 993, respectively in 2018-19. India had 37.4 million students enrolled in higher education in 2018-19. Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education reached 26.3 per cent in 2018-19.
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Erocon’s experience in the K-12 education sector is superior to that of most other advisory firms in India. Their understanding of drivers, barriers and key issues in this business is excellent. Their advisory team worked with passion & dedication to help our management find solutions to our needs.
EROCON team is pioneer in advising and consulting for K12 Schools. Specially providing all related services under one roof. We are impressed by their knowledge of the subject and concept of educational project. Their team work as well as commitments are unmatchable. our association will go for long.
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Having EROCON as consultants has been the best decisions I have made when the concept of starting a school evolved in my mind. They have been brilliant in their planning, organization and execution to detail. Hardworking, professional and dedicated, the entire team is sheer brilliance to work with.
Erocon has terrific educational consultancy and advisory team to help our management find solutions. They have identified key issues, drivers and important resources that are required for our school. I would appreciate the entire team for their passion and dedication.
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We wish Erocon success in all its projects
We had approached Erocon Consultancy for our project in Gurugram. Erocon Consultancy is an epitome of high standard professional services with an effort to ensure their customers satisfaction and help them out in best possible manner. They helped us stimulate and promote our qualifications and goal
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Erocon, our international education consultancy paves an excellent and integrated education programme each year to inculcate a international standard of education system. The consultancy played a vital role for achieving our school’s objectives and motto’s.
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Erocon as an Organization works in a professional manner. They have been prompt in rendering their services. Our entire documentation happened in a systematic manner with regular updates and advice on the sequence of events that would follow.
My journey with Erocon has been all about learning and success.The team is very professional and positive.They make sure you follow all Govt. Of India norms in order to make sure you do not go into the wrong way of doing things.Very professional with the paper work. Instant support highly recommend.
Erocon is helping hand in CBSE Affiliation process. They make sure that everything is in place during inspection and conduct a trial before the inspection too. I am extremely satisfied with the services given by Erocon. Hats off to you and all the best for your future endeavours.
We came to know about EROCON via internet. At first, we were very skeptical. As soon as we sought their help in our School project, we found that their capacity and expertise is unquestionable the best available in the market. We highly recommend EROCON to everyone, interested in starting a school.
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I take this opportunity to appreciate the work done by Mr.Shiraz and Mis.Marya to get our school’s affiliation done as per the cbse guidelines.Their support was really amazing. I wish for their sincere efforts in future.
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