Intellinez launches MeraTutor Homie in under 60 days

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June 13, 2025

In an era where edtech innovation often gets bogged down by long development cycles and hefty marketing budgets, Intellinez Systems has turned the script upside down. The company has successfully designed, built, and launched MeraTutor.ai Homie — a cutting-edge AI learning assistant — in under 60 days.

What makes this launch stand out isn’t just the product, but the process:

Lean 7-member team with cross-functional agility
AI-first workflows, leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Bolt.new, and Supabase for rapid prototyping and deployment
Zero paid marketing — built entirely on real user feedback and organic growth

MeraTutor Homie is now positioned not just as a student aid but as a personal AI companion for learning at home. Students can digitize textbooks, ask questions, get concept-level assistance, and track learning progress in real time. With the recent release of “Learning Rings,” the platform also offers personalized visual analytics to help learners (and parents) see how they’re progressing, making it both functional and empowering.

“More than an MVP — it’s a blueprint for the future of product development,” said the Intellinez team in their official launch update.

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This rapid turnaround challenges conventional wisdom in product development and edtech, proving that speed and precision are not mutually exclusive. Homie’s success is a testament to how small teams, when aligned with purpose and powered by the right AI stack, can create meaningful, scalable impact, without the need for traditional launch playbooks.

With upcoming integrations, multi-language support, and deeper personalisation on the roadmap, MeraTutor Homie is poised to scale globally, catering to the rising demand for accessible, intelligent, and autonomous learning tools.

Avientek x Absen – New LED Display Collaboration Announced for MEA Region

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June 13, 2025

Avientek, a leading AV distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has officially announced its partnership with Absen, a global pioneer in LED display technology.

In a LinkedIn post, Avientek shared:

“We’re officially partnering with Absen – one of the world’s leading names in LED display solutions! This marks a new chapter for us at Avientek, bringing next‑gen LED tech to our region smarter, sharper, and more immersive than ever before.”

This strategic collaboration is focused exclusively on the MEA region, aiming to deliver advanced LED display solutions across key verticals such as retail, control rooms, live events, and virtual production. Backed by Avientek’s strong regional presence and technical infrastructure, the partnership is set to enhance accessibility to Absen’s cutting-edge products across the Middle East and Africa.

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This move strengthens Avientek’s growing portfolio of display technologies and reaffirms its commitment to innovation in the AV space.

Veranda Learning embarks on strategic overhaul to boost growth and unlock value

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June 13, 2025

Veranda Learning Solutions has launched a major restructuring initiative under its Veranda 2.0 roadmap, aimed at sharpening operational focus, enabling faster growth, and unlocking long-term value across its education businesses. A dedicated sub-committee, primarily composed of independent directors, is evaluating potential synergies, operational redesign, and possible merger or demerger of its four core verticals—academic, commerce, government test prep, and vocational training—with support from external consultants.

Central to this transformation is Veranda’s commerce education vertical, which houses market-leading brands like JK Shah Classes, BB Virtuals, Navkar Digital Institute, Tapasya College of Commerce, and Logic School of Management. With over 2,000 CA rankers since 2001, this segment has emerged as a dominant force in the CA, CS, CMA, and ACCA coaching space. Spearheaded by Prof. J.K. Shah, the vertical is set to drive Veranda’s next phase of expansion.

The recently approved QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement) is expected to inject liquidity, fuel business acceleration, and help key verticals become debt-free.

India’s positioning as a global finance and accounting talent hub—with 1,580+ Global Capability Centres and over 4.3 million B.Com enrolments annually—presents a massive growth opportunity. Veranda aims to ride this wave, projecting its commerce vertical revenue to surge from ₹281 crore in FY25 to over ₹1,000 crore by FY30, with student enrolments doubling from 4.01 lakh to over 8 lakh.

Driven by brand consolidation, cross-selling, and increased student lifetime value, the company targets margin expansion from 36% in FY25 to 50% by FY30.

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Veranda 2.0 envisions building powerhouse verticals that are agile, profitable, and primed for scale in India’s rapidly evolving education landscape.

Chairman and Executive Director Suresh Kalpathi stated, “The restructuring is a decisive move towards focused growth. We remain confident in the strength of each vertical, especially commerce, our largest contributor to revenue and profitability.”

Visakhapatnam to host India’s innovation hub backed by Cyient and AICTE

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June 12, 2025

Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient Limited, has partnered with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to set up a dedicated innovation cluster in Visakhapatnam. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development and IT, Nara Lokesh.

The initiative is designed to transform higher education institutions in and around Visakhapatnam into dynamic innovation hubs. It aims to foster collaboration among academia, startups, industry leaders, and investors. As part of the three-year plan, the project will establish structured innovation centres such as iCARE (Innovation Creation and Research for Entrepreneurship), iCAFE (Idea Creation and Auxiliary Facilities for Entrepreneurship), and IPR-TT (Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer) cells.

Funded by Cyient Foundation through CSR grants and infrastructure support, the programme also includes boot camps, hackathons, mentoring, and innovation fairs to equip students and faculty with entrepreneurial and real-world innovation skills.

B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Founder-Chairman of Cyient and chief patron of the Foundation, noted that this collaboration would build a sustainable innovation ecosystem that nurtures youth potential and strengthens academia-industry ties. AICTE Vice-Chairman Dr. Abhay Jere echoed the sentiment, highlighting Visakhapatnam as a potential model for future city-level innovation clusters across India.

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Currently, Andhra Pradesh hosts over 1,100 Institution’s Innovation Councils (IICs), with Visakhapatnam and other major cities like Vijayawada and Tirupati already serving as active centres of campus-driven innovation.

IIM Kozhikode teams up with Emeritus for new applied finance programme

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June 12, 2025

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, in collaboration with global learning platform Emeritus, has introduced a Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Finance. Starting on June 28, 2025, the programme is tailored for mid-career professionals aiming to sharpen their financial expertise in a rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

India’s fintech industry, home to over 2,100 companies, is witnessing fast-paced growth driven by digital transformation and complex financial decision-making. This programme aims to equip professionals with practical financial skills to stay ahead in this competitive space.

Designed for individuals with at least three years’ work experience, the course is ideal for finance managers, analysts, consultants, and professionals in financial decision-making roles—even outside core finance domains. Candidates must have a graduate or diploma qualification under the 10+2+3 education format.

The curriculum includes ten comprehensive modules covering topics such as corporate finance strategy, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio and risk management, valuation techniques, financial modelling, and emerging trends in digital finance.

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Delivered through live online classes led by IIM Kozhikode faculty and industry experts, the programme also features a two-day on-campus immersion, allowing participants to engage in experiential learning and peer networking.

On successful completion, participants will receive a verified certificate from IIM Kozhikode and earn Executive Alumni status, gaining access to a global professional network. The course is priced at ₹2,37,500 plus GST.

IGNOU expands Higher Education access with Odia language courses in Odisha

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June 10, 2025

The Higher Education Department of Odisha has partnered with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, to launch a wide range of academic programmes in the Odia language to promote regional language in higher education.

Under this MoU, IGNOU will offer undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and professional courses – including BBA, MBA, and travel and tourism management — in Odia across the state. The initiative aims to make higher education more accessible by removing language barriers, especially for students more comfortable learning in their mother tongue.

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Speaking at the signing ceremony, Odisha’s Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj highlighted the move as a step towards inclusive education, aligning with the National Education Policy’s emphasis on regional languages. He added that this initiative would help reduce dropout rates, nurture student creativity, and improve the state’s gross enrolment ratio in higher education.

The event saw the presence of key dignitaries, including Higher Education Secretary Arvind Agarwal, Special Secretary Ramakant Nayak, IGNOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Uma Kanjilal, and Registrar Dr. Alok Chaubey.

Scaler welcomes Abhinav Vijayvargiya as CFO

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June 10, 2025

Scaler, a leading tech education company, has appointed Abhinav Vijayvargiya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as it accelerates toward long-term profitability and global growth.

In his new role, Abhinav joins Scaler’s leadership and board, bringing over 14 years of financial expertise across fast-scaling startups and multinational enterprises. His mandate includes driving financial strategy, improving capital efficiency, and enhancing internal governance systems.

Prior to this, Abhinav was SVP – Finance at Khatabook, where he led the company’s push toward profitability and built strong compliance and reporting frameworks. He has also held key finance roles at Swiggy, Mondelez International, and ITC, with a proven track record in strategic planning and commercial transformation.

At Scaler, he will focus on building a future-ready finance function, strengthening fiscal discipline, and supporting the company’s expansion across new markets and verticals. Over the next year, his priorities include scaling financial systems, embedding performance-driven planning, and aligning capital allocation with business outcomes.

Commenting on his appointment, Abhinav said he is excited to join a mission-led company that is shaping the future of tech learning in India and beyond.

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Welcoming him, Scaler Co-founder Abhimanyu Saxena noted that Abhinav’s blend of startup agility and enterprise rigour will play a key role in Scaler’s next phase of growth.

The announcement comes amid a wave of strategic moves by Scaler, including partnerships in AI innovation, an MoU with IIT Roorkee to launch an Advanced AI Engineering Program, and global expansion plans in the Middle East. Scaler also aims to upskill over 3,000 AI professionals by 2027 to bridge the growing talent gap in India’s digital ecosystem.

PhysicsWallah-Drishti IAS merger talks fall apart

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June 9, 2025

The proposed acquisition of top UPSC coaching institute Drishti IAS by EdTech unicorn PhysicsWallah has been officially called off, according to sources close to the matter.

The high-stakes deal, estimated between ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 crore, was nearing finalisation but collapsed due to strategic misalignment and financial concerns, as reported by sources. Despite advanced negotiations, both companies have now parted ways.

Earlier in April 2025, PhysicsWallah had actively been scouting for acquisitions to boost its presence in the fiercely competitive UPSC test prep space. Drishti IAS, with its strong foothold in the Hindi-medium civil services segment, emerged as a prime target.

However, insiders revealed that Drishti IAS chose to stay independent, citing strong profitability and sustained growth. The Delhi-based institute, established in 1999, recorded ₹405 crore in revenue and ₹90 crore in net profit in FY24. With robust performance projections for FY25, the coaching giant is currently not pursuing any external funding or acquisitions.

For PhysicsWallah, known for disrupting NEET and JEE coaching with its affordable online model, this acquisition was key to strengthening its UPSC vertical and expanding its hybrid footprint in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The failed deal marks a notable setback in PW’s larger diversification strategy ahead of its anticipated IPO.

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Reports suggest PhysicsWallah confidentially filed for a ₹4,600 crore IPO in March 2025, aiming to become India’s first EdTech unicorn to go public.

With this deal now off the table, both companies appear poised to continue growing independently, each leveraging its core strengths in India’s evolving education landscape.

Andhra Pradesh and Nvidia sign MoU to revolutionise AI education and innovation

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June 7, 2025

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global tech leader Nvidia in a strategic move to position itself as a national leader in artificial intelligence. The alliance will spearhead the development of India’s first dedicated AI University and foster an end-to-end AI ecosystem focused on education, research, infrastructure, and startups.

Under this landmark collaboration, Andhra Pradesh will skill 10,000 engineering students across the state in AI over the next two years. Nvidia will play a key role by providing curriculum guidance, expert-led training modules, and technological tools to enhance AI learning in engineering colleges.

Beyond talent development, the partnership emphasises research and innovation. Plans include setting up high-impact AI research centres, launching joint research programs, and developing sector-specific AI applications to address real-world challenges.

Commenting on the initiative, Andhra Pradesh’s IT Minister, Shri Nara Lokesh, highlighted the state’s ambition to create a future-ready, innovation-driven economy powered by AI talent and entrepreneurship.

Nvidia will also support the creation of advanced computing infrastructure critical for the AI University, offering insights into the hardware, software, and platforms necessary for global-level academic and research excellence.

The MoU also aims to energise Andhra Pradesh’s startup scene. The state plans to help 500 AI-driven startups apply to Nvidia’s Inception program, unlocking access to mentorship, technology resources, and global markets.

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Nvidia’s Managing Director, Asia South, Vishal Dhupar, emphasised the shared commitment to inclusive AI growth, scalable innovation, and accessible tech education.

This alliance marks a turning point in India’s AI journey, with Andhra Pradesh leading the charge by blending global expertise with local ambition to build a sustainable, innovation-first digital economy.

Delhi Government to invest ₹100 cr in 75 smart schools

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June 6, 2025

In its first 100 days in office, the BJP-led Delhi government has made significant strides in reforming the capital’s education landscape. Highlighting the government’s commitment to modern, inclusive, and tech-driven learning, Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood announced a series of education-focused initiatives during a recent press briefing.

A major highlight is the development of 75 CM Shri Schools with an investment of ₹100 crore. These government-run model schools will be equipped with AI-based learning platforms, smart classrooms, robotics kits, data science modules, and AR/VR labs. The initiative aims to provide underprivileged students with access to futuristic learning environments that rival top-tier private institutions.

To promote multilingual skills and global readiness, 100 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Language Labs will be set up in government schools, offering training in English, French, and German. Additionally, 250 government schools will soon house digital libraries, enhancing access to quality reading material and e-learning resources.

Financial aid has also been a priority. The Delhi government has released ₹275 crore as the first installment for 12 fully-funded Delhi University colleges and other state-run universities, addressing staff salaries and operational costs. In a significant relief for low-income families, ₹19 crore has been disbursed to 1,300 students under a long-pending scholarship scheme. The scheme, inactive since 2021–22, supports students from families earning less than ₹3 lakh annually.

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Minister Sood reiterated that these reforms are part of a broader mission to make quality education accessible to all, especially students from economically weaker sections. “We’re ensuring every child, regardless of background, is prepared for global competition through access to advanced education tools and equal opportunities,” he stated.

These initiatives mark a decisive shift toward equity and excellence in Delhi’s education system, signaling the government’s intent to bridge the learning divide through investment in infrastructure, innovation, and inclusivity.

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