Govt’s new ‘law-to-code’ push; UpGrad’s $1.7 billion valuationHappy Wednesday! The government plans to translate legal provisions into software code that enforces compliance by design. This and more in...
20 May, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Unacademy’s test prep CEO Sumit Jain quits ahead of upGrad acquisitionSumit Jain has stepped down from his role in Unacademy, ahead of a potential merger with upGrad Education. Jain, who joined Unacademy in 20...
19 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
PoS terminal supply squeeze; Skyroot CEO on unicorn flightHappy Friday! The point-of-sale (PoS) supply has dried up in India as the West Asia conflict squeezes imports. This and more in today's ETt...
08 May, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
UpGrad, Unacademy file application with CCI for mergerEdtech firms UpGrad and Unacademy have filed for antitrust clearance with the CCI for their proposed merger. UpGrad will acquire Unacademy ...
08 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Test-prep players adapt as legal education attracts wider talent poolIndia’s law entrance test-prep market is expanding steadily, driven by rising demand for legal education and growing participation beyond m...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Upgrad, Unacademy betting on AI to disrupt edtechGaurav Munjal, who will stay on as the cofounder and CEO of Unacademy, said the startup redefined the edtech playbook when it entered the m...
16 Mar, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
After failed acquisition talks with Upgrad, Unacademy pivots back to online test prepIn an internal email to employees, cofounder and CEO Gaurav Munjal said Unacademy sharply reduced cash burn in its test prep business in ca...
14 Jan, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Edtech player PhysicsWallah announces IPO dates, to raise Rs 3,480 croreEdtech firm PhysicsWallah will open its Rs 3,480 crore IPO on 11 November. Backed by WestBridge Capital, the company reported strong revenu...
05 Nov, 2025, 01.46 PM IST
Google-backed Adda247 hires Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin as CEO of Skilling and Higher Education BusinessAdda247 appointed Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin as CEO to lead skilling and higher education business growth, with support from Google, Westbridge...
06 May, 2024, 01.49 PM IST
Unacademy to be profitable at group level in April: CEO Gaurav MunjalWith a cash balance of Rs 1,977 crore and an average monthly burn of Rs 17 crore, the Unacademy group will have at least 116 months of runw...
25 Apr, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Physics Wallah makes two new acquisitionsThe acquisitions have come at a time when Physics Wallah is eyeing new acquihires this year, as it looks to expand geographically, strength...
13 Oct, 2022, 06.01 AM IST
Unacademy buys PrepLadder for $50m in cash & stock dealThe entire 250-member team of the postgraduate medical entrance exam preparation platform will join the Unacademy Group, including founders...
08 Jul, 2020, 08.15 AM IST
Unacademy acquires test prep platform WifistudyIn a bid to tap into the test prep market, online education startup Unacademy has acquired Jaipur-based online exam preparation platform Wi...
26 Oct, 2018, 05.29 PM IST
Asset light business & test prep will always be the main focus area: Gautam Puri, CL EducateThe focus is asset light, test prep where there is a huge opportunity and if you look at the market, there is no single test prep company w...
31 Mar, 2017, 12.16 PM IST
Online test preparation startup Toppr buys Jodhpur's EasyPrepThe announcement comes after rival Embibe acquired 100Marks, a student guidance platforms for engg entrance exams in a cash plus stock deal...
16 Apr, 2015, 01.24 PM IST
On top: How Toppr.com is changing the world of exam preparation"Toppr emerged as one of the stronger companies based on our research, the quality of the product and the pedigree of the team," says Chowd...
12 Jan, 2015, 12.38 PM IST
Investors back test preparation site EmbibeFounded by Aditi Avasthi, 32, Embibe began operations in 2012 with the backing of Sandeep Murthy.
03 May, 2014, 01.46 PM IST