The student housing sector in India presents a significant growth opportunity. With 3.7 crore students pursuing higher education, 75% (2.8 crore) live away from home, but current hostel infrastructure can only accommodate 18-20% (56 lakh) of this population. The sector offers rental yields of 14%-17%, much higher than traditional real estate.
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
The project aims to capitalize on this untapped market, bringing structure to the unorganized sector and expanding its footprint in student housing and value-added services.
Key Stats:
- 3.7 Crore students in higher education
- 75% live away from home
- 18%-20% can be accommodated in current hostels
- 150,000 student housing beds operated by top 10 players
- 14%-17% rental yields
High-Demand Cities: Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Kota, Noida, Delhi, Lucknow, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Nagpur, Hyderabad