Scaler is betting on rising demand for AI-led upskilling to fuel its next phase of growth, targeting 20–25% annual expansion in its online business.

Amid a broader slowdown and consolidation in India’s edtech sector, Scaler is betting on AI-led upskilling demand to drive its next phase of growth, expecting its online business to expand 20-25% annually over the next few years.

“We are seeing higher double-digit growth across our programmes,” Amar Srivastava, CEO-Online Business and Group Chief Product Officer at Scaler, told businessline. “The online business has been profitable over the last few quarters, and we want to continue doubling down on learner outcomes while scaling sustainably.”

Revenue mix and business structure

The Bengaluru-based upskilling platform said its online business currently contributes 60-65% of overall revenue, while offline programmes account for around 20-25%, with the rest coming from enterprise and newer business verticals.

Edtech sector shifts towards profitability

Scaler’s focus comes at a time when India’s edtech industry is witnessing a sharp shift from hypergrowth to profitability, with investors increasingly scrutinising margins, learner retention and outcome-based metrics after years of aggressive expansion.

Rising demand for AI-focused learning

Srivastava said demand is now increasingly coming from non-technical professionals seeking AI-focused learning. “A lot of business professionals and mid-management executives feel their businesses are pivoting towards AI, but they don’t have a deep understanding of how AI will impact their roles,” he said.

To tap this segment, Scaler recently launched an online postgraduate programme in Business and AI targeted at working professionals. The company said the programme is seeing enrolments from executives across companies such as Microsoft, Swiggy and Reliance group firms.

Learner outcomes and salary gains

The company also claimed that its latest audited learner outcomes report showed an 89% course completion rate, with learners witnessing compensation jumps of 2.5x to 3x after completing programmes.

AI impact on hiring and curriculum updates

The push comes as the rise of generative AI reshapes hiring trends in the technology sector, particularly for entry-level software roles. Srivastava, however, argued that AI is simultaneously increasing demand for higher-quality engineering talent.

“Companies today are looking for engineers with much deeper problem-solving and AI capabilities,” he said. “While hiring has become more selective, professionals with the right skills are commanding significantly higher salaries.”

Scaler said it is continuously updating its curriculum to reflect evolving industry requirements and interview trends as AI-driven disruption accelerates across the technology job market.

Published on May 14, 2026