Education

A new consumer report shows that rising child budgets and stronger demand is pushing EdTech into its next phase, and brands are responding

As per industry data, between 2015 and early 2025, India saw 113,360 tech startups being founded. Of these, 7,141 startups, close to 6.3 percent, came from IIT alumni

Growing parental demand meets investor caution as early-age edtech ventures navigate funding gaps, screen-time concerns, and scalability hurdles

Reports suggest that India's edtech market, valued at approximately USD 7.5 billion in 2024, is projected to grow steadily to around USD 25–30 billion by 2030.

From India to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Teachmint is redefining the future of classrooms with premium technology, global partnerships, and world-class support.

A joint IAMAI–Grant Thornton Bharat report estimates the sector's value is projected to grow at 25.8 per cent CAGR, reaching nearly USD 29 billion by 2030. It further estimates that EdTech's share of India's GDP will quadruple, from 0.1 per cent in 2020 to approximately 0.4 per cent by 2029.

At a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate many facets of life, the education technology sector is emerging as one of the more promising ones.

As one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, English can open doors for young learners long before they're even aware of its potential impact. But how do you introduce a second language to a child who's still mastering their first?

The pro-tennis player turned philanthropist in 1994 when he started the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education. Agassi said, "Education will solve a lot of things."

With the raised funds, the Bengaluru-based brand aims to expand its lending portfolio, providing private schools and vocational students in Tier II and Tier III cities with essential financial support for infrastructure enhancement and skill-based learning initiatives.

The raised amount is going to be invested in Funky Monkeys, Learntube.ai, and subsidiaries including Nodwin Gaming, Sportskeeda, and Datawrkz, bolstering gaming, education, and entertainment ecosystem for strategic growth.

In an era of rapid change, Prof. Dr. Parin Somani's initiatives inspire resilience, empowerment, and collaboration, shaping the future of entrepreneurship, education, and research for generations to come.

Razorpay has launched the Razorpay Venture Investment Programme in partnership with Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed, investing up to USD 1 million per startup to support 10-15 early-stage startups annually.

AI in education enhances both teaching and learning by providing personalized learning experiences, automating administrative tasks, and offering 24/7 student support. While AI tools make education more efficient and accessible, they complement rather than replace teachers, preserving the critical human element in fostering creativity, emotional development, and critical thinking

The DoE emphasised the strength of Delhi's educational system, which is designed to support learners' mental, emotional, social, and psychological well-being.

"Only sector that can provide the employment to the teaming millions is the MSME sector."

While Jain is devoted to change lives, he believes that technology has a major role to play in the whole education sector and Generative AI is going to disrupt education in a very big and serious manner.

Artificial Intelligence in the global education market stood at USD 3.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to touch USD 55.3 billion by 2032 according to IMARC Group. However, one of the biggest drawbacks of using AI/Generative AI in education is the inaccurate or unreliable outputs based on the data fed to the systems

The study revealed that 14 per cent of students plan to set on their entrepreneurial journey immediately after graduation, showcasing a readiness to dive into the business world.

The university also emphasizes the principles of reduce, recycle, and reuse in its operations and encourages students to adopt a similar mindset.

An association of central university professors has demanded the constitution of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe into the alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 exam.