January 2025

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 31 jan 2025

India's focus on technology aligns with global technological advancements as more students and professionals pursue careers in digital subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data science, data analytics, cloud computing, cyber security etc. According to College Vidya research study, there is a 25-30% increase in quarter-over-quarter enrollment for bachelors and masters programs that offer specializations in AI and data science. Moreover, there is a significant growth in doctorate program with a specialization in generative AI. Online masters programs are popular with working professionals with 1-2 years experience to seeking to upskill, while online doctorate programs seem more appealing to senior professionals with 5-6 years of experience for career advencement to high level leadership positions. Geographically, majority of those seeking doctorates come from South Indian states while bachelors and masters programs are attracting students from Tear I, Teier II and Tier III cities with most of them coming from Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and West Bengal. Rohit Gupta, COO of College Vidya, says, '...rising demand for AI and Data Science courses is a clear indication of how education is transforming to meet the demands of a digital-first economy...skills that not only enhance their individual capabilities but also contribute to larger technological advancements and industrial growth.' Read on...

The Hans India: Online tech programmes see 25-30% quarterly growth, highlights a study
Author: NA

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 24 jan 2025

S&P Global predicts India to be the 3rd largest economy in the world by 2030. Moreover, India's entrepreneurial ecosystem is on a growth path with about 15000 startups registered with DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) in 2018 rising to about 1400000 in 2024. According to recent Hurun India report, the most valuable companies in the list have a valuation of ₹36 lakh crores collectively, registering a 20% growth compared to last year. Bengaluru (98 entrepreneurs), Mumbai (73), New Delhi (51) and Gurugram (34) are now the top innovation and entrepreneurial hubs as per Hurun's 'Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2024'. Moreover, Bengaluru lists at 21st in the Startup Genome's Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2024, while Delhi (24th) and Mumbai (37th) following closely among the world’s top 40 startup ecosystems. Hyderabad (in 40-50 range) too has registered its potential as an emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem. In Pitchbook's global rankings for 2024 that highlights the top 50 startup cities worldwide, Mumbai stood at 32nd place and Bengaluru at 34th. Read on...

The Indian Express: Hurun India: Top 10 cities in India with leading self-made entrepreneurs 2024
Author: Cherry Gupta

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