edtech

Why students are ditching books and how ed-techs and institutions are fighting back

This new reality poses a provocative question: Are students still reading books? And if not, what are educators and institutions…

Updated: July 10, 2025 16:33 IST

upGrad, revenue, industry, edtech, Microsoft, PwC, internship

upGrad eyes 40% revenue growth for bootcamps, certification courses

upGrad targets 40% revenue growth in FY26 from bootcamps and certification courses, driven by demand for short-term, job-linked learning. With…

June 24, 2025 21:23 IST

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI, industry, Byjus, MCA

ICAI to resume detailed probe on Byju’s from Thursday

ICAI to resume detailed probe into Byju’s from Thursday as new disciplinary benches are formed. The investigation follows alleged auditing…

June 18, 2025 20:40 IST

Edtech, industry, upskilling, professional growth, profession, industry

42% professionals saw promotions, pay hikes after skilling: TeamLease

42% of professionals saw promotions or pay hikes within 18 months of upskilling, reveals TeamLease Edtech report. With 64% noting…

June 12, 2025 05:14 IST

cred, Edtech, byjus, Fintech, PharmEasy, Meesho, ShareChat, Udaan

Cred joins unicorn downround club as valuations recalibrate

Cred joins unicorns like Byju’s and PharmEasy in raising funds at slashed valuations. Its $3.5B downround marks a 45% drop…

June 11, 2025 21:16 IST

BorderPlus, startup, edtech, education, Gulf Corporation Council

BorderPlus charts global growth journey

BorderPlus, founded by upGrad’s Mayank Kumar, is building global talent pipelines across 7 regions and 6 sectors. With AI-led training…

June 10, 2025 21:59 IST

Byjus, edtech, aakash institute, Investors, Delaware, bankruptcy

Byju’s 2 US assets sold for a pittance

Byju’s sells US assets Epic and Tynker at steep losses amid bankruptcy proceedings. The distressed sale aims to repay part…

Updated: June 10, 2025 21:32 IST

Veranda Learning Solutions, education, revenue, edtech, education institution

Veranda Learning shifts focus to organic growth

Veranda Learning shifts to organic growth after Rs 1,200 crore in acquisitions. With FY25 profits and over Rs 500 crore…

June 3, 2025 21:38 IST

Edtech, Unacademy, education. JEE, NEET, UPSC. IPO, Gaurav Munjal

Unacademy co-founder Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini to leave the company: Report

Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini, the co-founders of edtech Unacademy, are reportedly exiting the company. According to a report by…

May 28, 2025 13:39 IST

Artificial Intelligenc, AI, technlogy, tech, IIT-JEE, academic tools

Artificial Intelligence needs a new report card

Without robust, context-sensitive benchmarks, we risk importing flawed models from global tech giants and deploying them in environments they were…

May 21, 2025 01:00 IST

Raveendran cited a technical loan default in the US due to RBI regulation changes. (Image Source: Twitter)

We may be broke, but not broken: Byju Raveendran

Byju Raveendran, co-founder of Byju’s, refuted being a fugitive, calling it a false narrative to seize his company. In an…

May 18, 2025 05:34 IST

Unacademy reduces core business cash burn to Rs 200 crore

Unacademy cuts core business cash burn to Rs 200 crore, down from Rs 1,000 crore in 3 years. CEO Gaurav…

April 21, 2025 23:23 IST

The big idea: Scaling up online skilling

Discover how upGrad, co-founded by Ronnie Screwvala and Mayank Kumar, scaled online skilling in India by focusing on employability, quality…

April 21, 2025 21:56 IST

Manipal, edtech, UNext Learning, manufacturing, retail sector, funding

Manipal’s edtech arm UNext Learning to expand into manufacturing, retail sectors

UNext Learning, Manipal’s edtech arm, expands into manufacturing and retail training, adds offline centers in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Jaipur. With…

April 18, 2025 22:18 IST

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‘Broke, not broken…’: Byju Raveendran vows to rebuild edtech startup, says ‘will rise again’

Byju Raveendran has remained absent from India since late 2023, long before BYJU’S began falling under the weight of investor…

March 31, 2025 07:15 IST

Vedam School of Technology acquires AlgoPrep; aims to launch AI-native tech curriculum

With the acquisition of AlgoPrep, Vedam claims to now offer powerful AI-driven tools such as smart doubt solvers, personalised code…

Updated: April 14, 2025 15:45 IST

Acadigo Edu has set an ambitious goal of achieving Rs 200 crore in revenue within the next two years.

Acadigo Edu secures Rs 50 crore investment, plans expansion in 10 cities

Since its inception, Acadigo Edu claims to have experienced exponential growth of 20-25x year-on-year, with a 40% increase recorded in…

Updated: March 27, 2025 19:28 IST

The home tutor who set up an edtech empire. (Image Source: Financial Express)

The Big Idea: PHYSICS WALLAH (The home tutor who set up an edtech empire)

When asked about a parrot’s color, six-year-old Alakh Pandey answered “orange.” Reflecting on his past, he recalls being a daydreamer…

March 17, 2025 01:07 IST

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The human cost of Artificial Intelligence

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Technology has brought people closer together, but with the rise of AI, online gaming, and viral challenges, new vulnerabilities have emerged. Chatbots, AI companions, and gaming platforms have been linked to mental health issues and even deaths. Regulators are struggling to keep up, but companies must take responsibility for the potential harm their products can cause.

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