Budget 2026: Edtech, Adtech Push for AI Policy Backing

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Overview

As Budget 2026 approaches, India's edtech and adtech sectors are urging policymakers for dedicated support. Leaders highlight AI's crucial role in expanding digital education, especially in regional languages, and driving consumer spending for digital advertising. Key demands include enhanced connectivity, skill-building initiatives, tax clarity, and infrastructure investment to fuel growth and employability.

Edtech Demands Budgetary Support for AI-Driven Learning

The Indian edtech sector is calling for concrete policy backing in the upcoming Union Budget 2026. Leaders are emphasizing the need for government support to foster digital education and create high-quality content, particularly in regional languages. This push aims to extend educational opportunities to remote areas and bridge the employability gap nationwide.

Arpit Mittal, Founder and CEO of SpeakX.ai, noted the significant adoption of AI-driven language learning tools in 2025. Millions of learners, especially from non-English speaking regions, are leveraging these platforms to improve their English proficiency, opening doors to better job prospects and educational pathways. The sector anticipates budgetary measures that address connectivity issues and encourage online skill development in underserved communities, positioning AI-first learning platforms as key to elevating communication standards.

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