GD Goenka Group

Name

GD Goenka Group

Legal name

GD Goenka Group

Website

https://gdgoenka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM/STEAM-Focused Private K–12 Schools (EDAJABAM)

Keywords

• K-12 education services
• Preschool education
• Higher education
• Vocational healthcare training
• Hydroponic farming

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. K-12 and Pre-School Education: Tuition and fee revenue from network of 160+ K-12 schools and 120+ preschools across India. Schools operate under franchise model with partner institutions paying for brand affiliation and operational support.
2. Higher Education: GD Goenka University generates revenue through tuition fees for diverse programs including Engineering, Law, Healthcare, Management, Hospitality (with Le Cordon Bleu partnership), and more.
3. Healthcare Education: Revenue from 120+ healthcare training centers offering vocational programmes in paramedics and allied health with globally recognised certification.
4. Franchise Fees: Initial investment and ongoing franchise fees from partners opening GD Goenka Schools, Pre-Schools, and Healthcare Academies. Investment ranges from ₹10-12 Crores for K-12 schools.
5. Corporate Travel Services: GD Goenka Tourism Corp Ltd. provides end-to-end corporate travel management services including concierge, rail travel services, and travel optimization.
6. Agricultural Products: Goenka Fresh sells hydroponically grown, pesticide-free vegetables and produce through farm-to-fork direct supply arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GD Goenka Group is an Indian education conglomerate operating a network of 160+ K-12 schools, 120+ preschools (La Petite Montessori and Toddler House), GD Goenka University (higher education), and 90+ healthcare vocational training academies. It also runs adjacent businesses including GD Goenka Skill Development, GD Goenka Tourism Corporation (corporate travel), Goenka Fresh (hydroponic farming), and UpLearn Academy (webinars).

Product overview

GD Goenka Group operates as a diversified conglomerate primarily focused on education with a portfolio of K-12 schools, preschools, and higher education. The portfolio includes GD Goenka La Petite Montessori Preschools and GD Goenka Toddler House as early childhood education sub-brands; GD Goenka, The Flagship School (Vasant Kunj), GD Goenka World School (IB/Cambridge), and GD Goenka High School as K-12 core products; and GD Goenka University for higher education. Beyond education, the Group has expanded into adjacent sectors: GD Goenka Healthcare for paramedical and allied health training academies; GD Goenka Skill Development for vocational training including the Hunar Se Rozgar Tak Programme; GD Goenka Tourism Corporation for corporate travel management; Goenka Fresh for next-generation hydroponic farming; and UpLearn Academy for live webinar-based learning and wellbeing programs. The Group serves students and institutions across 18+ states in India through 160+ K-12 schools, 20+ La Petite preschools, 100+ Toddler House preschools, 120+ healthcare academies, and a comprehensive university.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Cordon Bleu: Global culinary arts and hospitality excellence brand, academic partner of GD Goenka University's School of Hospitality and Tourism since 2013
• GD Goenka Alliance

Products and services

• GD Goenka La Petite Montessori Preschool India's premier preschool chain offering Montessori curriculum with a child-centric environment where young learners explore through hands-on experiences and independent exploration. Targets toddlers and preschool-age children.
• GD Goenka Toddler House Warm and engaging early learning environment supporting developmental needs of young children with internationally aligned curriculum that encourages curiosity and active learning. Targets toddlers and young children.
• GD Goenka, The Flagship School, Vasant Kunj The first K-12 school established by GD Goenka Group in 1994, one of the leading CBSE schools in Delhi NCR emphasizing holistic student development with a nurturing environment. Targets K-12 students and parents.
• GD Goenka World School K-12 school accredited by International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Assessment International Education, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and curriculum for globally-minded learners. Targets K-12 students seeking IB/Cambridge curriculum.
• GD Goenka High School Premium CBSE school in Gurugram recognized among leading CBSE schools in Delhi NCR with a well-rounded curriculum and wide range of extracurricular activities. Targets K-12 students and parents.
• GD Goenka University Career-focused university offering programmes across Engineering, Sciences, Law, Management, Healthcare, Hospitality (with Le Cordon Bleu partnership), Liberal Arts, Design, and Agricultural Sciences. NAAC A+ Grade accredited, recognized by UGC, BCI, ICAR, and PCI. Targets undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• GD Goenka Healthcare Career-focused training in paramedics and allied healthcare with over 90+ academies nationwide, offering globally recognised certification programmes and expanding telemedicine through E-health. Targets aspiring healthcare professionals and students.
• GD Goenka Tourism Corporation Corporate travel management services redefining how businesses move forward with 24/7 customer service and intuitive technology for managing itineraries and travel spend. Targets corporate clients requiring end-to-end travel management.
• Goenka Fresh Hydroponic farming initiative delivering high-quality produce using NFT and substrate-based hydroponic systems, AI-monitored irrigation, and cloud-based climate control with 90% less water usage. Sells pesticide-free, hydroponically grown vegetables through farm-to-fork direct supply arrangements to businesses like hotels.
• UpLearn Academy Live webinar platform for wellbeing and learning featuring sessions on Law, Cybersecurity, Education, Healthcare, Engineering, Robotics, Architecture, Fashion, Mass Communication, Spirituality, Mental Health, and Physical Fitness. Targets learners seeking online educational content.
• GD Goenka Skill Development Technical and vocational education empowering youth with industry-ready skills through programmes focused on employability and entrepreneurship, including the Hunar Se Rozgar Tak Programme backed by Ministry of Tourism. Targets economically disadvantaged individuals and youth seeking employability skills.
• GD Goenka Education Franchise (K-12, Preschool, Healthcare) Franchise programme offering turn-key business solutions for prospective franchise partners to open GD Goenka K-12 schools (₹10-12 Crores investment, 1.5-2 acres metro land / 3 acres non-metro), preschools (La Petite Montessori, Toddler House), and Healthcare Academies. Provides brand, curriculum, operational support, training, recruitment assistance, and marketing help.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200k+ alumni across the globe
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Roseate Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2026GD Goenka Group and Roseate Hotels & Resorts entered into a five-year collaboration for supply of organically and hydroponically grown vegetables from Goenka Fresh to Roseate properties in Delhi. The agreement includes plans to extend supply to Roseate's upcoming Jewar Airport property and features initiatives under a 'Farm to Guest' concept.
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts launched Le Cordon Bleu Academy (LCoE) in partnership with GD Goenka University and Le Cordon Bleu, expanding hospitality education collaboration.
• Delhi CapitalsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026GD Goenka Group joined Delhi Capitals as Official Knowledge Partner for Indian T20 League 2026 season. This partnership positions GD Goenka as a knowledge and education partner for the cricket franchise.
• Le Cordon BleucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Cordon Bleu, founded in 1895 and globally renowned as the birthplace of culinary arts and hospitality excellence, is the Academic Partner of the School of Hospitality and Tourism at GD Goenka University. This partnership builds upon existing educational ties between GD Goenka Group and Roseate through the hospitality program.
• Learning LingosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning Lingos promotes foreign language programs for schools and playschools, highlighting partnerships with GD Goenka Group. The company offers holistic solutions featuring native-designed curricula, certified instructors, and comprehensive learning kits.
• Ministry of Tourism (Hunar Se Rozgar Tak)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGD Goenka Group partners with Ministry of Tourism's 'Hunar Se Rozgar Tak' initiative, offering free short-term training programmes to equip economically disadvantaged individuals with essential employment skills in tourism and hospitality.
• NCVETcoreOthersNCVET (National Council for Vocational Education and Training) recognized GD Goenka as an Awarding Body, validating its vocational education programs.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves11 records

Direct peers

• Shiv Nadar Schools (HCL Foundation): Premium K-12 school network backed by HCL — competes in the same premium private K-12 segment with strong technology integration and curriculum focus.
• Apeejay Education Society: Indian education group operating K-12 schools and Apeejay Stya University — comparable multi-vertical private education group with similar Delhi-NCR roots.
• VIBGYOR Group of Schools: Premium K-12 school chain operating across India — direct competitor in the premium CBSE/ICSE/IB private school segment with similar franchise-style expansion approach.
• Delhi Public School (DPS) Society: One of India's largest K-12 networks with 200+ affiliated schools under the DPS brand — directly competes for premium CBSE K-12 enrollments in the same metro and tier-1 markets.
• Amity Education Group: India's largest privately-held education conglomerate operating K-12 schools, multiple universities, and vocational programs — most directly comparable in scale, vertical integration, and brand-led franchise-style growth.
• Oakridge International School: Premium IB and CBSE K-12 school operator across India — direct competitor in the premium international curriculum segment where GD Goenka World School competes.
• Ryan International Group: Operates 130+ K-12 schools across India under the Ryan brand — direct competitor in the same private CBSE/ICSE K-12 network segment with similar franchise-style expansion model.
• Pathways Schools (Aravali): Premium K-12 school group operating Pathways World School and Aravali — directly comparable as a private premium K-12 network targeting affluent Indian families.
• Lighthouse Learning (EuroKids): India's largest preschool chain operator with 1,200+ EuroKids and Kidzee centers, plus K-12 schools — directly comparable in the preschool franchise model that GD Goenka pursues through La Petite and Toddler House.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Education (Manipal Global): Large diversified Indian education group with universities, K-12 schools, and skills training — broader incumbent with greater scale but less concentrated in K-12 networks than GD Goenka.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gdgoenkagroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/gdgoenkagroup

Compliance18 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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