India Social and Emotional Learning Market

India Social and Emotional Learning Market Overview:

The India social and emotional learning market size reached USD 0.40 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1.80 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.50% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding due to rising awareness in schools, corporate training, and government initiatives. Edtech firms, curriculum integration, and digital platforms drive growth, focusing on emotional intelligence, mental well-being, and skill development.

India Social and Emotional Learning Market Trends:

Rising Adoption of Digital and Gamified SEL Solutions

India’s SEL industry is currently witnessing increase in digital transformation, with an accelerating number of established firms as well as edtech startups actively providing technology-powered and interactive SEL programs. Virtual simulations, mobile applications, and AI-driven platforms are increasingly being designed to engage students by deploying gamification, making SEL more accessible and appealing. Gamified SEL solutions use role-playing, storytelling, and interactive exercises to help children develop critical life skills such as empathy, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. Moreover, schools and organizations are integrating both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to create immersive SEL experiences, allowing students to practice real-world social interactions in a controlled environment. Data analytics and adaptive learning algorithms further enhance personalized learning experiences, ensuring targeted skill development. The increasing penetration of digital learning tools in urban and semi-urban areas, combined with government initiatives supporting digital education, is driving the adoption of gamified SEL programs across India’s education ecosystem. For instance, as per IMARC Group, digital education market across India is anticipated to expand with a growth rate of 25.18% during 2025 to 2033.

Corporate Sector Driving SEL Training for Workforce Development

Beyond schools, the corporate sector in India is increasingly investing in SEL programs to enhance workplace productivity, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills. Companies recognize that social and emotional competencies contribute to employee engagement, conflict resolution, and teamwork, improving overall organizational performance. As hybrid work models and remote collaboration become prevalent, firms are prioritizing SEL training to help employees navigate workplace challenges effectively. For instance, industry reports indicate that, as of 2024, approximately 20% of job vacancies across India offer hybrid or remote roles, a notable elevation from 0.9% during 2020. Moreover, in July 2024, out of around 110,000 vacancies across IT segment, 42,000 roles were either remote or hybrid. Furthermore, human resource (HR) departments are incorporating SEL into leadership training, diversity and inclusion programs, and mental health initiatives. Corporate learning platforms and consulting firms are developing tailored SEL modules that focus on communication, emotional resilience, and decision-making skills. Additionally, multinational companies (MNCs) operating in India are aligning their training programs with global best practices in SEL, further driving the market demand. As businesses increasingly value emotional intelligence in professional settings, the adoption of SEL frameworks in corporate environments is expected to expand significantly.

India Social and Emotional Learning Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, type, core competencies, and end use.

Component Insights:

• Solution
  • Social and Emotional Learning Platform
  • Social and Emotional Learning Assessment Platform
• Services
  • Consulting
  • Deployment and Integration
  • Training and Support

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes solution (social and emotional learning platform, social and emotional learning assessment platform) and services (consulting, deployment and integration, training and support).

Type Insights:

• Web-Based
• Application

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type have also been provided in the report. This includes web-based and application.

Core Competencies Insights:

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Management
• Social Awareness
• Relationship Skills
• Responsible Decision-Making

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the core competencies have also been provided in the report. This includes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

End Use Insights:

• Pre-K
• Elementary Schools
• Middle and High Schools
• Corporate

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes pre-K, elementary schools, middle and high schools, and corporate.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Social and Emotional Learning Market News:

• In January 2025, Adani Education announced implementation of Mental Health Education program, India's first, designed by The Mind Sync Kids. This step, which facilitates educators training to pinpoint and cater to the students' mental health.

India Social and Emotional Learning Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India social and emotional learning market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India social and emotional learning market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the India social and emotional learning market on the basis of core competencies?
• What is the breakup of the India social and emotional learning market on the basis of end use?
• What is the breakup of the India social and emotional learning market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India social and emotional learning market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India social and emotional learning market?
• What is the structure of the India social and emotional learning market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India social and emotional learning market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India social and emotional learning market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India social and emotional learning market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India social and emotional learning industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.