AI Training Gains Traction in India's Edtech Sector as 90% of Learners Opt for AI-Focused Programs
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Key Takeaway
India's edtech sector is pivoting towards AI training as demand for AI skills rises, with 90% of learners opting for AI-focused programs. This shift is seen as a potential recovery strategy for the sector, which faced challenges post-pandemic.
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worksAI boom reshapes edtech as 90% learners choose AI-focused programmesAI boom reshapes edtech as 90% learners choose AI-focused programmesIndia's edtech firms like PhysicsWallah and upGrad are shifting to AI training due to high demand.
AI skills are crucial for hiring, with rising enrolments and AI-driven products boosting the sector.By Mansi Jaswal| March 9, 2026, 14:09:00 ISTFollow usThe report added that the founding families behind India’s IT outsourcing companies collectively saw their wealth decline by about a quarter.ADVERTISEMENT India's education technology
companies are attempting to reinvent themselves around artificial intelligence as students and professionals increasingly turn to AI-focused training, offering a potential lifeline to a sector still recovering from its post-pandemic downturn.
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