In the next 10 years, India's education sector needs investments worth INR 6.8 tr towards developing 1,000 more universities and 45,000 more colleges in order to cater to an estimated 40 mn students by 2020.

Globally, India is the second largest producer of food. This sector is growing at a rate of 20% (year on year) and is likely to reach INR 20 tr by 2025. Food and beverage segment is witnessing major investments from domestic and foreign players as the Indian markets witness a shift towards processed and value added food products.

Being the fastest growing service sector, the healthcare industry is contributing significantly to the growth of Indian economy. Currently, healthcare spending contributes 5.5% of GDP and is expected to reach almost 8% by 2012. The industry is presently valued at approximately INR 2.7 tr and has high growth potential due to continuous rise in infusion of private equity funds.

The logistics sector is pegged at INR 4.5 tr and is expected to grow at 25% over the next three to four years. It accounts for approximately 13% of India’s GDP and has witnessed PE investments worth INR 5.8 bn in 2011.

The media and entertainment industry has shown an uptrend in recent years. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% to reach INR 1,199 bn by 2015. Key driving factors for growth of this industry are entry of new players, foreign investment, increasing media penetration and per capita consumption, and power of digitization.

India is the fifth largest power producing country in the world and accounts for 4% of the total power produced globally. The power sector in the country is booming and is projected to generate a revenue of INR 14.6 tr during the 12th five year plan with private sector contributions of 23.29% and a total installed capacity of over 182 GW.

The information technology industry in India exhibited prominent signs of prosperity, wherein it grew at a CAGR of 19% and generated revenues worth INR 4.1 tr during FY 2011 and is likely to reach INR 12.2 tr by 2020. Apart from providing pivotal support to the development of the nation’s economy, the industry has also influenced various other economic aspects such as employment as well as standard of living of the Indian population.

The new national manufacturing policy aims to increase the manufacturing sectors share in India’s GDP to 25% from the present level of 16% by 2022. The manufacturing sector in India is poised to witness rapid growth due to projected growth of GDP from INR 83.1 bn in 2010 to INR 135.9 tr in 2015.

Consumer goods industry in India is currently valued at INR 648.3 bn and is expected to grow eight times by 2025 owing to the growing investment opportunities. Around 60% of the market is still at the bottom of the pyramid indicating huge potential for both foreign and domestic players

Telecommunication industry in India is currently the fastest growing telecom sector in the world, led by commendable growth in the past few years. The sector is expected to reach a market size of INR 4.5 tn, subscriber base of 15 bn and witness investments of INR 2.5 tn aproximately by 2015.