The IIT Delhi Walmart partnership is a four-year deal worth Rs 9 crore. It was signed by IIT Delhi’s Yardi School of AI and Walmart Global Tech. About Rs 2.3 crore is set aside for this year.
IIT Delhi is the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, in New Delhi. NDTV and Careers360 reported the deal on November 6, 2026.
The figures come from an official order. IIT Delhi has not put out its own note yet.
What does the IIT Delhi Walmart partnership fund?
This deal funds research, teaching, fellowships and faculty training. IIT Delhi’s Yardi School of AI leads the work. Its focus is AI, machine learning and data science.
How much is the IIT Delhi Walmart deal worth?
Rs 9 crore is the total value of the deal. About Rs 2.3 crore is set for this year.
The rest is spread across four years. The official order lists these figures.
Who benefits from the IIT Delhi Walmart tie-up?
Student researchers gain the most. The deal funds fellowships for them.
It also funds faculty and teacher training. This training will take AI learning beyond the IIT Delhi campus.
Learners from underrepresented communities will also take part. The deal opens learning to working professionals too.
One thing is not clear yet. IIT Delhi has not said how to apply. The fellowship dates are not public.
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What did IIT Delhi and Walmart Global Tech say?
Jayant Jain is the dean for industry ties at IIT Delhi. He said such tie-ups help grow research and new ideas.
Balu Chaturvedula is the country head of Walmart Global Tech. Walmart Global Tech India is based in Bengaluru. He said the goal is to build deeper research and skills.
About the Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence
The Yardi School of AI is IIT Delhi’s own AI school. It is named after Anant Yardi, a 1968-batch IIT Delhi alumnus.
Yardi founded Yardi Systems, a US software firm. He gave the money in two gifts of Rs 75 crore. His gifts to IIT Delhi total Rs 150 crore.
Last verified: November 9, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees and details can change without notice. Check with IIT Delhi before you act.
