Enabling policies can be brought in Budget 2022 to make India a ‘Vishwa Guru’
3 years, 2 months ago

Enabling policies can be brought in Budget 2022 to make India a ‘Vishwa Guru’

Live Mint  

The year 2021 has seen India witness several startups becoming unicorns and the country will continue on this path in 2022, with many soonicorns on the waiting list. Given the new contagion spread and people’s vested interest in online learning, increasing budget allocations towards technological advancement in digital education is the need of the hour. Another important area the Union budget should address is the skilling and training of teachers as part of the edtech policy, so that India can soon assume the mantle of ‘Vishwa Guru’. With India generating so many startups and unicorns, another critical issue that we expect the 2022 Union budget to address is Employee Stock Ownership Plans taxation. Edtech companies have witnessed their customer base open up 20 times more and have Online learners today have accepted edtech companies as their lifelong learning partner to upskill and have great career outcomes.

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Why India's educated workforce cannot find jobs matching their qualifications
1 week, 3 days ago

Why India's educated workforce cannot find jobs matching their qualifications

India Today  

I once met a young person who earned a postgraduate degree in finance. The recent Economic Survey reveals a glaring mismatch between the educational qualifications of India’s workforce and the jobs they are employed in. INDIAN EDTECH SECTOR: SILENT JOB MARKET TRANSFORMERS In this context, the role of India’s edtech sector is nothing short of revolutionary. edtech platforms bring several …

upGrad wants to create entrepreneur-investors with new ₹100 crore AI incubator programme
1 month ago

upGrad wants to create entrepreneur-investors with new ₹100 crore AI incubator programme

Live Mint  

Edtech company upGrad wants to use its new artificial intelligence incubator to create an insulated talent pool that can “wear the hats of both an investor and an entrepreneur," co-founder and chairperson Ronnie Screwvala told Mint in an interview. The company has set aside ₹100 crore for its upGrad AI Incubator to help local startups building artificial intelligence applications. The …

AI and Machine learning to reshape India's tech education in 2025 and beyond
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AI and Machine learning to reshape India's tech education in 2025 and beyond

India Today  

When new-age digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and others emerged, little was known about the impact they would have on the world. As 2025 is declared the Year of AI, India is set to transform its tech education to equip students and professionals with relevant skills for the future. This preferential shift poised the All India Council …

As Byju's-burnt private investors turn cagey, edtech startups take IPO route to grow
1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Byju's-burnt private investors turn cagey, edtech startups take IPO route to grow

Live Mint  

Mumbai: After more than two years of a funding slowdown in the edtech ecosystem and mismatched valuation expectations in the private markets, these startups are gearing up for a public listing in the next 1-2 years. Professional learning provider Imarticus, B2B edtech platform Classplus, online higher education company Jaro Education, and full-stack edtech unicorn Physics Wallah are among those that …

Indian edtech ecosystem to see further integration of traditional models: GSV Ventures
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian edtech ecosystem to see further integration of traditional models: GSV Ventures

Live Mint  

MUMBAI : The Indian edtech players are expected to integrate traditional education approaches with educational technology as the ecosystem matures following the post-pandemic boom, top executives at edtech-focused venture capital firm GSV Ventures told Mint. This marks a shift from the massive post-pandemic edtech boom that saw edtech players like Byju’s, Unacademy, and Physics Wallah, among others, come of age …

Pre-budget 2025: Focus on innovation, global collaboration in education
2 months ago

Pre-budget 2025: Focus on innovation, global collaboration in education

India Today  

The country is getting ready for the Union Budget 2025-26. Mohan Babu University's Executive Director Vinay Maheshwari highlighted the significant requirement for additional funds to the higher education system in order to enhance infrastructure facilities, encourage more research and innovation work in emerging domains such as AI, etc. "Strategic investments in education and assessments can position India as a leader …

Australian edtech delegation explores collaborations in Chennai
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian edtech delegation explores collaborations in Chennai

The Hindu  

A 10-member Australian edtech delegation, which visited the city recently, met senior officials from public-private partnership entities, representatives of educational institutions and tech business to explore collaborations and partnership opportunities. The delegation, comprising representatives of edtech companies, higher educational institutions, registered training organisations, and universities from Australia, was earlier in New Delhi and participated in the India digital summit 2025, …

Indian edtech overhaul sparks renewed investor optimism
3 months, 1 week ago

Indian edtech overhaul sparks renewed investor optimism

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Even as the Byju’s saga continues to unfold in courts, the rest of the edtech sector has moved on. This follows over two tough years for edtech, marked by waning investor confidence due to declining post-pandemic demand for online learning, a shift from growth to profitability, and the collapse of Byju’s. “In 2025, between further backing our existing investments …

7 essential factors to check before joining an edtech course online
3 months, 2 weeks ago

7 essential factors to check before joining an edtech course online

India Today  

The emergence of educational technology platforms has led to a significant transformation of the Indian educational landscape. This, thus necessitates following a research-orientated approach, assisting students in picking a course that is relevant to their professional objectives, matches their learning style and provides concrete value. TEACHING SUPPORT Effective Edtech platforms should enable educators and tutors to rapidly construct classes, access …

EdTech boom and bust: Who is surviving now?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

EdTech boom and bust: Who is surviving now?

The Hindu  

As of 2023, the edtech industry in India, the second largest market base globally after the United States, is valued at ₹ 3 lakh million. Jaro Education, UpGrad, Eruditus, TimesPro, Coursera are some companies that are focused on online higher education as well as upskilling and certification courses. With the National Education policy 2020 being implemented at the undergraduate and …

The Hows, Whys and the What Nows
4 months ago

The Hows, Whys and the What Nows

Hindustan Times  

Now that the Byju’s chapter has come to a sad close with the founder himself declaring that the company is worthless, it is time to examine what went wrong with juggernaut? The damage and repercussions of such big failures are not yet fully understood by the sector but readers must keep in mind that while it might be the most …

Upskilling 2.0: Edtechs partner with top universities for joint degrees amid sluggish hiring trends
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Upskilling 2.0: Edtechs partner with top universities for joint degrees amid sluggish hiring trends

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Indian upskilling startups are reshaping the online education landscape, shifting from standalone courses to co-branded degrees with prestigious domestic and global institutions. This came right after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman allowed India's top 100 universities to offer fully online degree programmes to ensure continued education during the lockdown. Lakhamraju’s Great Learning, which offers online degrees in association with Deakin …

Unlocking Opportunities: The Transformative Power of Online Education in India
5 months, 1 week ago

Unlocking Opportunities: The Transformative Power of Online Education in India

The Hindu  

The article highlights the immense potential of online education in empowering India's youth to achieve career growth. With a significant percentage of Gen Z and millennials keen on higher education, online platforms provide unique opportunities for upskilling and staying relevant in a competitive global economy. The flexibility and accessibility of online education help individuals advance their careers while strengthening India's …

Edtech: Focus shifts to offline mode
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Edtech: Focus shifts to offline mode

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The edtech landscape has been witnessing a rollercoaster ride since the pandemic, which led to a surge in online edtech start-ups and funding. The online coaching and tuition companies stopped getting the generous funding they got used to during the pandemic, and many online start-ups that started during Covid had to shut down. The fall of Byju’s, valued at …

The Art of a Good Unicorn | Edtech startups, is it time for your renaissance?
7 months, 1 week ago

The Art of a Good Unicorn | Edtech startups, is it time for your renaissance?

Hindustan Times  

So, India's EdTech market size was said to be about $5 billion in 2023 with the market projected to hit about $30 billion by 2031. Because it was the EdTech giants riding high with offline learning shut down, giving online learning platforms a chance to receive funding from ebullient global investors, who looked at EdTech as a safe haven for …

Bengal and Britain to come closer in Edtech sector
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengal and Britain to come closer in Edtech sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal and the UK are poised to come closer with the UK edtech sector’s disruptive innovation offer to the education sector in Kolkata. The UK-India Edtech collaboration event, organised by the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, Union Education Group, WOWL, and supported by ABE, Defacto Ed, Novistra and the British Council, held at the British Club on Friday …

Grade shock: Edtech businesses failed on Student Behaviour 101
8 months ago

Grade shock: Edtech businesses failed on Student Behaviour 101

Live Mint  

Until recently, the edtech business was the poster boy of India’s startup ecosystem. As compared to traditional education, where the student must travel a long distance to school and spend most of the day in a classroom, edtech provides access to learning anywhere, anytime. Edtech companies provide content even on smartphones, which are usually fun devices for teenagers that do …

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey
1 year ago

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey

Hindustan Times  

India, a burgeoning powerhouse of talent and innovation, stands at a crucial juncture in its educational and professional skilling journey. Skilling the school students- Early child education Early education recognition is essential as preschools lay the groundwork for future education by fostering children's emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, which shapes their adult selves. Early childhood education technology platforms are increasingly …

How India’s first VR-based ed-tech startup is disrupting education landscape
1 year, 1 month ago

How India’s first VR-based ed-tech startup is disrupting education landscape

Live Mint  

In a bid to reshape the educational landscape by creating immersive learning experiences, ‘Counseling Shortcuts’ has emerged as India's first virtual reality -based ed-tech startup -a pioneering venture which promises to transcend conventional boundaries. Reports indicate that the Indian ed-tech market is projected to reach $10.4 billion by 2025, fueled by increased online learning due to technological advancements and the …

Year Ender 2023: 5 trends shaping India's edtech landscape
1 year, 3 months ago

Year Ender 2023: 5 trends shaping India's edtech landscape

India Today  

The edtech industry has seen immense growth over the past few years, largely fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic which forced the widespread adoption of remote and digital learning. PERSONALISED AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING Using data analytics and AI, edtech platforms can tailor instruction, content, and assessments to meet the unique needs of each student. The global personalised learning market is set …

Making headway into the higher education sector in India, the rise of Edtech business models
1 year, 6 months ago

Making headway into the higher education sector in India, the rise of Edtech business models

Hindustan Times  

The education sector in India is bustling more than ever, thanks to the innovations in allied sectors. The education sector in India is bustling more than ever, thanks to the innovations in allied sectors Yet, our country's Gross Enrollment Ratio with respect to Higher Education stands at 27 percent. According to the All India Survey on Higher Education 2020-2021 released …

Bengaluru leads Indian EdTech funding amid dip in 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru leads Indian EdTech funding amid dip in 2023

The Hindu  

The Indian EdTech space saw a 48 percent dip in funding from 1 January to 7 August 2023 compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Nevertheless, the report notes that Indian EdTech sector shows promise due to a demand-supply gap between teachers and course availability in offline education, which might fuel the sector’s growth in the coming years. …

Celebrating our teachers: Key pillars of India’s education system
1 year, 6 months ago

Celebrating our teachers: Key pillars of India’s education system

Firstpost  

Teachers’ Day is not just a moment to extend greetings and gifts but a time to reflect on the pivotal role that teachers play in shaping our collective destiny Our education system finds its beating heart in the form of a formidable force – our teachers. As India celebrates yet another Teachers’ Day, we stand united in acknowledging the indispensable …

Andhra Pradesh’s Higher Education Department signs pact with edX for offering online learning programmes
1 year, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh’s Higher Education Department signs pact with edX for offering online learning programmes

The Hindu  

The Higher Education Department of Andhra Pradesh and edX, a partnership of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University that offers Massive Open Online Courses, entered into an agreement for supporting the State government’s online learning programmes. On the occasion, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said the agreement with edX was a game changer in the higher education sector as …

How edtech startups enhance Indian teaching practices | Explained
1 year, 8 months ago

How edtech startups enhance Indian teaching practices | Explained

India Today  

Edtech startups have seen massive growth during the pandemic. By providing teachers with tools and resources to make their teaching more engaging and effective, edtech startups are changing the Indian education landscape. Edtech startups in India are helping teachers by providing them with tools and resources to make their teaching more engaging and effective. Edtech startups are using technology to …

How EdTech is Transforming Teaching and Learning in India - News18
1 year, 8 months ago

How EdTech is Transforming Teaching and Learning in India - News18

News 18  

Education Technology, popularly known as EdTech, has revolutionised the education sector in recent years. Growth in the Indian EdTech sector has been backed by growing demand as well as innovative learning models offered by homegrown EdTech startups, aided by a facilitative new education policy. EdTech involves the use of digital platforms, software tools, and devices to facilitate education and enhance …

Bridging the digital divide in India's education landscape demands a multi-faceted approach
1 year, 9 months ago

Bridging the digital divide in India's education landscape demands a multi-faceted approach

India Today  

While digital learning platforms are hailed as the future of education delivery in India, a considerable chunk of our population still lacks the necessary resources including devices, infrastructure, and digital literacy to reap the benefits of digital education. BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH "According to a survey indicated that over 85 percent of households across India had …

Job opportunities in the ed-tech industry
1 year, 10 months ago

Job opportunities in the ed-tech industry

The Hindu  

EdTech, short for educational technology, is a rapidly growing field that has created new opportunities for students, educators, and technologists alike. A Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related discipline backed by appropriate professional experience is necessary to make a mark. Specialists in educational technology are frequently certified teachers, have accreditation in digital learning or administration, and …

Is edtech learning right for your child? Pros and cons to consider
2 years ago

Is edtech learning right for your child? Pros and cons to consider

Hindustan Times  

Digital learning is evolving as quickly as it is growing and has the potential to revolutionize the way we learn and teach. Edtech, or educational technology, is becoming increasingly popular in classrooms and homes alike, with many parents turning to online learning resources to supplement their child's education. EdTech learning can provide students with customized learning experiences, can reach far-off …

India is bound to become the edtech capital of the world: Byju's co-founder Divya Gokulnath
2 years ago

India is bound to become the edtech capital of the world: Byju's co-founder Divya Gokulnath

India Today  

Byju’s co-founder Divya Gokulnath said India is bound to become the edtech capital of the world, highlighting that the market has been registering 40 per cent growth compared to the global average of just over 16 per cent. Gokulnath said, “The potential of the edtech sector is so huge that we can literally create a global champion coming out of …

7 tools edtech companies are looking at in 2023 to democratise learning
2 years ago

7 tools edtech companies are looking at in 2023 to democratise learning

India Today  

Online education powered by edtech companies is revamping the entire education system with innovative ideas. On one hand, it gives a fresh and alternate avenue for learning, and on the other hand, edtech companies are widening the scope of education by improving equity, accessibility, and interactivity. Sarita Digumarti, Chief Learning Officer, UNext Learning, says that going forward, many new tools …

Indian edtech sector still attractive for investors: GSV Ventures
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian edtech sector still attractive for investors: GSV Ventures

Live Mint  

India is still one of the world's most exciting markets for education technology investors, says venture capital firm GSV Ventures, sounding an upbeat tone for a sector still reeling from massive layoffs and a funding crunch. These are very early days for the Indian edtech market," Deborah Quazzo, managing partner at GSV, told Reuters on the sidelines of the Emeritus-GSV …

Budget 2023: Improve quality of education, provide more equitable access to learning opportunities for all students
2 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2023: Improve quality of education, provide more equitable access to learning opportunities for all students

Firstpost  

Remove GST on the supply of goods for digital education, and services used for teaching and learning applications The Union Budget 2023 is fast approaching and the ed-tech sector is waiting eagerly for the government’s plans for the sector. The ed-tech sector is hoping that the Union Budget 2023 will be a catalyst for the growth of the industry, and …

Budget 2023: Edtech Industry anticipates tax breaks in the upcoming budget
2 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2023: Edtech Industry anticipates tax breaks in the upcoming budget

India TV News  

Budget 2023: The Indian education technology market has been expanding in recent years. The GST Act has attempted to strike a delicate balance between exempting core educational services like books and taxing commercial education services like online courses and skill-based offline solutions at a standard rate. BUDGET 2023: FULL COVERAGE The edtech industry is anticipating tax breaks for e-learning products …

India’s Education Budget: Can the Govt Make Investments in Edtech a Priority?
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s Education Budget: Can the Govt Make Investments in Edtech a Priority?

The Quint  

According to UNESCO's State of Education Report 2021, the availability of computing equipment in India's schools was found to be only 22% and only 15% of them had internet access. According to an Assocham survey, the cost of education in the country is rising rapidly, considering that the Goods and Services Tax on educational services should be reduced from 18 …

International Day of Education: Why digitalisation of education in India is important for higher education
2 years, 2 months ago

International Day of Education: Why digitalisation of education in India is important for higher education

India Today  

The digitalisation of education in India has had a significant impact on higher education in recent years. With the rise of technology, online learning and digital resources have become increasingly accessible to students in India, providing them with new opportunities to access higher education. ONLINE LEARNING PORTALS Online learning platforms and e-learning portals have made it possible for students in …

Union Budget 2023: What are the pre-budget expectations for EdTech industry and education sector?
2 years, 2 months ago

Union Budget 2023: What are the pre-budget expectations for EdTech industry and education sector?

India Today  

Back in 2020 when the world came to a standstill, no one expected that the need to revolutionise education would be this urgent. SUDDEN SHIFT TO ONLINE LEARNING Speaking about the expectations from Union Budget 2023, Rishabh Khanna, Founder, and CEO of Suraasa shares, “As we stand in 2023 and students are back in the classrooms, we can see the …

Budget 2023 Expectations: EdTech Industry Bets For Youth, Collaboration With Universities
2 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2023 Expectations: EdTech Industry Bets For Youth, Collaboration With Universities

News 18  

Union Budget 2023: The Indian Edtech space has seen an increasing trend over the last couple of years. Mohan Lakhamraju, founder and CEO, Great Learning said that equipping a large part of youth with industry-relevant skills is a sure-shot way to propel India’s economic growth further. “I believe the need of the hour is to expand avenues for India’s youth …

4 edtech trends to look out for in 2023
2 years, 3 months ago

4 edtech trends to look out for in 2023

India Today  

Each student is unique and equally gifted, and they all have different abilities, values, concerns, and goals for their time at school. Till now, learning used to happen only in the traditional classroom, but now that the education system has been digitised, we can see more flexible forms of learning emerging. In addition, it serves learning objectives, motivates students to …

Top 10 trends of Edtech market in 2023
2 years, 3 months ago

Top 10 trends of Edtech market in 2023

India Today  

Edtech is revolutionising the education industry by addressing issues related to pedagogy and simplifying learning, especially during and after Covid-19. COMPREHENSIVE OUTLOOK OF TECHNOLOGIES LEADING THE EDTECH MARKET It is expected that the following 10 major technologies will impact the education industry. Improved engagement with virtual reality VR, which provides a more immersive learning environment, and simulations that give pupils …

5 transformational changes ed-tech will witness in 2023
2 years, 3 months ago

5 transformational changes ed-tech will witness in 2023

India Today  

The education space in India witnessed the highest disruption during the Covid-19 pandemic. The edtech industry in this regard has grown leaps and bounds in the last couple of years, with the private sector playing a pivotal role in augmenting the quality of education delivery and learning outcomes. The education segment in India is also noticing a significant rise in …

Role of EdTech in empowering different sections of society
2 years, 5 months ago

Role of EdTech in empowering different sections of society

India Today  

Education dynamics are witnessing the biggest shift in recent years, especially in India and it's a rapidly growing technology sector. EMPOWERING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS It is the balance between these that helps institutions lay a strong foundation to enable young minds to prepare for the future. In the same context, there are two very different edtech platforms in India that …

A whole new world: How an Indian EdTech platform is betting big on classrooms in the Metaverse
2 years, 5 months ago

A whole new world: How an Indian EdTech platform is betting big on classrooms in the Metaverse

Firstpost  

Metaverse promises to revolutionise the Indian education system like no other technology before. Ask anyone working with the EdTech industry though, and you’ll see why many industry insiders are willing to bet big on EdTech platforms, despite the cut-throat competition and several unicorns seeing their valuations reduced. “Metaverse will bring about a major paradigm shift in how we see education …

Access the very best in higher education at Hindustan Times EduFest 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Access the very best in higher education at Hindustan Times EduFest 2022

Hindustan Times  

India’s higher education sector is a mix of growth and challenges, a trend that only got underlined further with the pandemic where the education sector witnessed a lot of disruption. No wonder then that Indian students seeking admission to higher education institutes, and their parents alike, are a confused lot as they are flooded with so many options of courses …

Igniting minds the Edtech way | OPINION
2 years, 6 months ago

Igniting minds the Edtech way | OPINION

India Today  

Our former President, Dr. Abdul Kalam, wrote his vision of India in his book Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power within India. Clearly, to provide quality education to the roughly 200 million students that India has, which, by the way, is roughly the same population as that of Pakistan, we need to have a large army of very good teachers. But …

EdTech: A force for good and defining role it has in inspiring a whole new generation
2 years, 6 months ago

EdTech: A force for good and defining role it has in inspiring a whole new generation

Firstpost  

Students today are growing up with technology. At the very least though, the last two years have given us glimpses into how students, schools, teachers and parents can use technology to enhance learning without the constraints of space and time. When applied seamlessly to education, they will facilitate ‘learning by living it.’ For example, augmented reality can take a student …

The Rise Of Edtech: Why We Need To Regulate?
2 years, 7 months ago

The Rise Of Edtech: Why We Need To Regulate?

Live Law  

Given the circumstances of virtuality after COVID-19, one industry that has seen considerable growth and investment has been that of the EdTech companies. India serves a great market for these companies and start-ups, according to the data provided by IBEF, "the Indian EdTech industry was valued at US$ 750 million in 2020 and is expected to reach US$ 4 billion …

India’s education-tech bubble goes pop
2 years, 8 months ago

India’s education-tech bubble goes pop

Live Mint  

Last week, local media broke the news that India’s largest ed-tech startup, Byju’s, was struggling to turn the page on an $800 million funding round unveiled in March. This isn’t the first time the Tiger Global and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative-backed company, valued at $22.6 billion according to private markets data provider Tracxn Technologies, has been in the news for the …

As pandemic boom fades, can ed-tech startups survive?
2 years, 9 months ago

As pandemic boom fades, can ed-tech startups survive?

Business Standard  

As the pandemic receded, the business models of India’s ed-tech startups have started to unravel. The pandemic helped this sector as much of the country’s $180 billion education sector went online. BYJU’S last year acquired 32-year-old Aakash Educational Services in a $1 billion deal, marking its foray into the offline education market with 200 plus centres. Ankur Pahwa, EY’s India …

EdTech: The new growth catalyst of Indian education industry
3 years, 1 month ago

EdTech: The new growth catalyst of Indian education industry

India Today  

The Education industry in India has witnessed maximum disruption during the pandemic. Coupled with the growing popularity of Massive Open Online Courses and distant education India’s EdTech industry is poised to reach $30 billion in the next 10 years. While the long-term impact of the pandemic on the education industry is yet to unfold, learning models are definitely going to …

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