Alongside, inequality has grown as well, with only about 70 lakh people in the country declaring themselves as belonging to the higher income group. Due to a lack of spending, only four crore children out of 14 crore eligible for higher education are in colleges and universities. While India could be lagging behind in higher education, Mr. Vegesna exuded confidence that the country will have its unique way to address the transformations and the market. Among those present at the inaugural session were Santhosh T.G., Chief Digital Officer, Switch Mobility, Suresh Nambath, Editor, The Hindu, L.V. Navaneeth, Chief Executive Officer, The Hindu Group, and Suresh Balakrishna, Chief Revenue Officer, The Hindu Group.

Source: The Hindu February 12, 2026 10:47 UTC