ITC Classmate builds an omnichannel moat as digital learning reshapes stationery demand

Classmate is extending beyond notebooks with integrated paper sourcing, wider categories and QR-led learning content, while pushing availability across general trade, modern retail, e-commerce, quick commerce, D2C and schools.

— Filed Sun, 2 Aug, 2026, 21:48 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

ITC’s Classmate is strengthening its stationery position through integrated paper sourcing, expanded product categories, QR-enabled learning games and distribution across general trade, modern retail, e-commerce, quick commerce, D2C and schools amid rising digital-learning competition.

Why this matters

The move extends Classmate's recent QR-learning and D2C push, alongside its broader effort to stay relevant beyond notebooks in digital-first India.

Omni-channel is accelerating, up +194300% QoQ.