India’s rousing $14.8 billion coaching industry story gets 'vidyapeeth' partner

India’s competitive-exam coaching industry is entering a new phase as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s free online coaching push meets a rapidly expanding private test-prep market. With the $14.8 billion industry projected to reach $23–26 billion by FY30, major players are already moving beyond Kota and other traditional hubs into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The shift could make preparation more accessible for students, but also intensify competition among coaching companies as they balance digital access...