education technology
PhysicsWallah's Rs 3,480 Crore IPO: Alakh Pandey's Edtech Giant Sets November 11 Launch Date
Nov 05, 2025 09:41 pm CST
PhysicsWallah, the edtech unicorn founded by Alakh Pandey, is launching its Rs 3,480 crore IPO on November 11. The offering includes a fresh issue worth Rs 3,100 crore and an OFS of Rs 380 crore from promoters. With revenue growth to Rs 2,887 crore and reduced losses, the company plans to expand its hybrid education model serving competitive exam preparation for JEE, NEET, GATE, and UPSC.
How India's WhatsApp 'Good Morning' Culture Is Fueling Canva's AI-Powered Growth Strategy
Oct 31, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Canva is leveraging India's unique digital behaviors, particularly the popular "Good Morning" WhatsApp messaging culture, to drive its expansion beyond graphic design into AI-powered tools. With India as its fourth-largest market globally, the company is investing heavily in localization for mobile-first users, supporting 13 Indian languages, and adapting to culturally specific content needs. This strategy has resulted in over 2.5 million designs created daily in India, with strong adoption across professionals, educators, small businesses, and content creators.
Over 60% of Indian Higher Education Institutions Embrace AI Tools: EY-Parthenon Report Highlights Transformative Impact
Oct 07, 2025 10:44 pm CST
A new report by EY-Parthenon and FICCI reveals that over 60% of Indian higher education institutions now permit students to use AI tools, with 53% utilizing generative AI for learning materials. The survey of 30 leading institutions shows significant adoption of AI-powered tutoring systems, adaptive learning platforms, and automated grading, highlighting the need for AI literacy, robust data governance, and faculty development to fully leverage AI's potential in transforming education.