Education inflation compounds sharply, and even a short delay can translate into a substantially higher monthly investment later. *British pound (CY24 average value = Rs.107, CY25 average value = Rs.114.9). ^US dollar (CY24 average value = Rs.83.7, CY25 average value = Rs.87.2). #Canadian dollar (CY24 average value = Rs.60.8, CY25 average value = Rs.62.4). @Australian dollar (CY24 average value = Rs.55.2, CY25 average value = Rs.56.2).

Source: Economic Times January 19, 2026 01:28 UTC