Announcement
Navneet Education Limited was honoured as the CBSE Publisher of the Year for the third straight year at the World Education Summit 2026, organised by Elets in New Delhi. The award recognises the firm’s expanding CBSE K‑12 portfolio, its focus on pedagogical innovation and its growing emphasis on artificial‑intelligence‑driven classroom solutions.
Portfolio Expansion
For the current academic year the company introduced ten new titles, taking its CBSE catalogue to more than 1,000 titles. The new additions include Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence (CT & AI) handbooks developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, a Vocational Education Project Book based on NCERT’s Kaushal Bodh programme, and the Knowledge Fiesta series – a general‑knowledge coursebook covering historical, contemporary and current‑affairs topics. Under the CBSE imprint RISE, Navneet offers a broad suite of NCF‑aligned learning solutions such as coursebooks, practice books, skill‑based books and supplementary resources, all of which embed competency development, Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), skill development and subject integration.
AI‑Powered Classroom Innovation
Navneet highlighted its accelerated push into AI‑enabled education through its NavneetAI platform and the NAVNEET TOPTECH EdTech division. The AI handbooks aim to introduce foundational AI concepts and problem‑solving skills to students, while the broader AI strategy seeks to provide teachers with tools that enhance teaching effectiveness and create more meaningful learning experiences.
Growth Targets and Market Reach
President – CBSE & EdTech Harshil Gala stated that Navneet intends to achieve 30% year‑on‑year growth in its CBSE business and to launch over 300 new products by 2030, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen national CBSE presence. The company’s educational resources currently reach more than 10 million students and over 200,000 teachers across more than 40,000 schools in India.
Company Overview
Founded in 1959, Navneet Education Limited is a leading Indian education company with operations spanning publishing, stationery and technology‑enabled learning solutions. Its imprints include Navneet, Vikas, Gala, RISE, Companion Series, TopSeries, Happy World, Happy Planet and Grafalco; stationery brands include Youva and HQ. Through NAVNEET TOPTECH, the firm provides digital classroom resources and learning‑management solutions, while NavneetAI drives AI‑centric classroom innovations.