Foreign universities operating in India could serve more than 5.6 lakh students by 2040, generate USD 113 billion in forex savings and create 19 million sq ft of specialised demand for high-quality education-linked real estate, according to a new report. Titled 'Global universities eye India opportunity', the report examining global setup trends, policy provisions, real estate imperative, and strategic opportunities for foreign universities in India, has been published by Deloitte India and Knight Frank India. "By 2040, foreign universities operating in India could serve over 5,60,000 students, generate USD 113 billion in forex savings and create 19 million sq ft of specialised demand for high-quality education-linked real estate. The study also presents a first-of-its-kind city readiness framework evaluating the potential of 40 Indian cities," the report noted. "Delhi-NCR emerges as the most prepared market, followed by Bengaluru and Mumbai, each offering deep talent pools, ...