Approximately 12k to 15k students appear every year on average however in 2018 maximum growth was recorded and 21,883 students appeares for CFA exam. All details and statistics below.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/record-21883-registered-candidates-from-india-to-appear-for-june-2018-cfa-exam/articleshow/64680245.cms