EdTech woes: Why India’s online & offline education platforms are crashing

India’s education sector, long regarded as a booming industry, is facing a sharp downturn, particularly in its EdTech segment — both online and offline. The country, home to the largest network of higher education institutions in the world, once played a pivotal role in the global education landscape. However, the rapid transition to online learning triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact. While online platforms soared in popularity during the lockdown, the once-thriving EdTech sector is now grappling with a series of challenges that have brought it to the brink of collapse.