New Delhi, June 24 -- Tightening student visa norms in the USA, the UK and Canada is likely to aid Indian higher education institutions in the near to medium term, according to rating agency ICRA.

ICRA's analysis suggests that the credit profiles of these institutes, especially those catering to the medical stream, have witnessed steady improvement in recent years.

ICRA projects the revenue of higher education institutions to expand by 9-11 per cent in FY2026, similar to the growth estimated for FY2025, on the back of expanding seat capacities, improving enrolments and addition of courses.

With nearly 15-20 per cent of India's population estimated to be in the 15-24 age bracket, and with improving literacy rates, the demand for higher ...