MUMBAI: ScholarKart.com - a one stop shop for all the academic needs of students - has announced to change its name to Fastudent. Fastudent is a part of EduVision Retail Pvt. Ltd., a first of its kind e-commerce technology enabler. The change in name, accentuates the transition this e-commerce technology platform, which services student communities all the way from Play Group to Post Graduation (PG to PG), has undergone. This announcement highlights the company’s desire to bring bigger and better value to every student in India, ranging from local to global education products.

Speaking on the development Gaurav Barman, CEO, EduVision Retail Pvt. Ltd. said, "Fastudent is one its kind e-commerce portal that is intended to service the education fraternity like never before. We are the first ever to include one of the widest product ranges in this segment, from Books, Stationery, Branded Merchandise, Digital Learning, Uniforms , Musical Instruments ,Sports Goods, Art & Craft and Electronics. The change in name marks a change in our approach.”

Adding to this, Ms. Geetanjali Khanna, COO, EduVision Retail Pvt. Ltd. said, “The role of the youth is the most important in today's time. With Fastudent we intend to facilitate access to international education products to make available more learning avenues to the youth of India. ”    

Fastudent, taking from the legacy of scholarkart.com, will continue to focus on offering comprehensive educational services to schools, universities and retail segments across India. With clearly defined operational arena and objectives, Fastudent is entering a phase of diversified growth in the education industry, across India, with the potential for widespread growth in the near term