The appeal of foreign destinations for Indian students studying abroad appears to have significantly reduced. The latest RBI data shows a decline in Indians’ outward remittances for education under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, with a 23% decrease in August 2025 for Indians studying abroad.

In August 2025, Indians sent $319.17 million abroad for ‘studies abroad’, compared to $416.39 million sent in August 2024, an annual fall of 23.3%.

Recent numbers from some of the top countries show a declining trend. A 44% drop in Indian student arrivals to the US has been witnessed, as visa issuance slumped. Overall, the United States recorded a 19% drop in student visa issuances in August 2025 compared to the same month last year. Canada immigration cap has reduced international student arriva

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