Crizac Ltd (UK) Acquires Controlling Stake in Studies Planet.com Limited

On October 24, 2025, Crizac Limited announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, Crizac Ltd (UK), has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a controlling stake in Studies Planet.com Limited, a move that strengthens its international reach and diversifies its source markets.

Crizac Expands Global Footprint Through Strategic Acquisition

Crizac Ltd (UK) has acquired a controlling stake in Studies Planet.com Limited (SPL), a UK-based company known for sourcing students from Latin American markets. Led by Erika Iveth Rodriguez Sanchez, SPL operates in the B2C education segment with destination markets spanning the UK, North America, and Australia. This marks Crizac’s first acquisition outside India and its initial entry into the Latin American region.

Strategic Importance of the Acquisition

This acquisition highlights Crizac’s strategic intent to diversify its presence beyond traditional geographies. The company’s expansion into Latin America opens access to new student markets and complements its existing B2B model with a B2C approach. The partnership is expected to generate strong synergies between Crizac’s university network and SPL’s consumer outreach, driving growth and margin expansion over the next 12 months.

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Crizac’s Operational Scale and Financial Performance

Crizac Limited, a leader in international student recruitment, works with over 250 global higher education institutions and sources student applications from more than 80 countries through its proprietary platform. The company has processed over 9,00,000 applications and has 13,500 registered agents globally, including 4,000 active agents across 25 countries such as the UK, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Canada. 

In FY25, Crizac reported consolidated total income of ₹885.47 crore and a net profit of ₹154.99 crore. For the first 6 months of FY26, the company achieved ₹387.09 crore in total income, reflecting 24% growth, and ₹94.15 crore in net profit, a 52% increase year-on-year.

Future Outlook and Business Diversification

Crizac plans to enhance its service offerings beyond student recruitment by expanding into accommodation, loan, and forex services. The acquisition of SPL aligns with its long-term vision to strengthen global presence, diversify income sources, and deliver enhanced value to stakeholders through international expansion and technological integration.

Crizac Share Price Performance

On October 24, 2025, Crizac share price opened at ₹323.40 on NSE, above the previous close of ₹322.80. During the day, it surged to ₹325.00 and dipped to ₹315.55. The stock closed at ₹320.00 by the end of the day. The stock registered a moderate decline of 0.87%.

Over the past week, it has moved up by 0.44%, over the past month, it has moved up by 3.58%, and over the past 3 months, it has declined by 3.81%.

Conclusion

Crizac Limited’s acquisition of Studies Planet.com Limited marks a pivotal milestone in its global expansion strategy. With an established presence in multiple education markets, the move into Latin America underscores its ambition to become a truly global education solutions provider while maintaining strong growth and profitability.

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