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Smart home appliances start-up Up raises $1.3 mn in pre-seed funding

Start-up's device assists people with no cooking experience by listing recipes, nutrition information

Smart home appliances start-up Up raises $1.3 mn in pre-seed funding
Updated On : 10 Nov 2022 | 1:11 PM IST

Unacademy gives pink slips to 350 employees in second round of layoffs

CEO Gaurav Munjal apologises to staff, says market challenges forced relook at commitment of no layoffs

Unacademy gives pink slips to 350 employees in second round of layoffs
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 11:11 PM IST

Future of learning: Edtech start-ups' hybrid tilt to lure students

With the offline lure of greater teacher-student connect many such start-ups have forayed into brick-and-mortar centres to compete with existing offline institutions

Future of learning: Edtech start-ups' hybrid tilt to lure students
Updated On : 23 Sep 2022 | 11:57 PM IST

After lay-offs, edtech startup Lido Learning files for insolvency

Lido Learning's board of directors has passed a special resolution to file an application under section 10 of IBC, 2016

After lay-offs, edtech startup Lido Learning files for insolvency
Updated On : 08 Sep 2022 | 6:04 PM IST

Unacademy CEO's family evacuated on tractor in rain-battered Bengaluru

Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru continued to affect people's lives in the Silicon City, forcing the authorities to press tractors and boats into service to wade through the inundated roads

Unacademy CEO's family evacuated on tractor in rain-battered Bengaluru
Updated On : 06 Sep 2022 | 7:54 PM IST

Unacademy launches 50 new channels to democratise online education

Unacademy recently said that it has been focusing on frugality as its core value

Unacademy launches 50 new channels to democratise online education
Updated On : 05 Sep 2022 | 8:40 PM IST

Unacademy CMO Karan Shroff quits firm year after being made partner

CEO recently said edtech unicorn may see a funding dry spell for at least 12-18 months and it would cut costs

Unacademy CMO Karan Shroff quits firm year after being made partner
Updated On : 01 Sep 2022 | 7:45 PM IST

Unacademy founder Gaurav Munjal and Relevel deny report of layoffs

"No layoffs. We have moved some team members to other Businesses of the Group though. Team worked really really hard to ensure that we find a role for everyone," Munjal tweeted.

Unacademy founder Gaurav Munjal and Relevel deny report of layoffs
Updated On : 17 Aug 2022 | 10:53 PM IST

Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad eyeing acquisitions in the US, Southeast Asia

As part of the acquisition strategy, upGrad Rekrut, a 100 per cent subsidiary of upGrad, has acquired Wolves India, a recruitment and staffing firm, for an undisclosed amount

Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad eyeing acquisitions in the US, Southeast Asia
Updated On : 13 Jul 2022 | 10:37 PM IST

Top Headlines: Demat account openings in June, PSB privatisation, and more

The Centre should privatise all PSBs, except the State Bank of India, a report by NCAER said. Read more on these in our top headlines

Top Headlines: Demat account openings in June, PSB privatisation, and more
Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 7:26 AM IST

Unacademy's lessons on frugality: Pay cut for founders, no biz class travel

Founders have already taken salary cuts and this would be applied to the management as well

Unacademy's lessons on frugality: Pay cut for founders, no biz class travel
Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 1:42 AM IST

Unacademy to cut down expenses, will float IPO in two years: CEO

There will be no business class travel for any employee including top founders and top management and dedicated drivers for top executives will also be removed, says CEO

Unacademy to cut down expenses, will float IPO in two years: CEO
Updated On : 11 Jul 2022 | 7:56 PM IST

Unacademy 'not efficient' in finances, will shut some businesses: CEO

Unacademy, valued at $3.44 billion, will restrict business class travel end meals and snacks as complimentary perk at the startup

Unacademy 'not efficient' in finances, will shut some businesses: CEO
Updated On : 11 Jul 2022 | 6:07 PM IST

Edtech firms build brick-and-mortar centres across India to woo students

Several are adopting a hybrid model of offline and online education to stay afloat, as students head back at school and colleges post pandemic

Edtech firms build brick-and-mortar centres across India to woo students
Updated On : 28 Jun 2022 | 11:00 PM IST

Edtech company Unacademy appoints Navneet Sharma as chief business officer

Sharma will be responsible for formulating new avenues of growth for the digital and hybrid models for the test prep business

Edtech company Unacademy appoints Navneet Sharma as chief business officer
Updated On : 22 Jun 2022 | 2:02 AM IST

Edtech platform Unacademy lays off 2.6% employees due to poor performance

Edtech platform Unacademy on Saturday said that a small fraction of its workforce (2.6 per cent) has been asked to go as part of performance improvement programme (PIP)

Edtech platform Unacademy lays off 2.6% employees due to poor performance
Updated On : 18 Jun 2022 | 2:24 PM IST

Consumer affairs ministry to set up panel for FAQ on cryptocurrencies

Calls meeting to discuss complaints against edutech firms

Consumer affairs ministry to set up panel for FAQ on cryptocurrencies
Updated On : 11 Jun 2022 | 12:58 AM IST

Consumer Affairs Ministry to hold meeting with edtech firms amid complaints

Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said: "We are aware of this. I have called a meeting of edutech companies next week or so".

Consumer Affairs Ministry to hold meeting with edtech firms amid complaints
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 4:32 PM IST

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

After two boom years, it is struggling with falling demand but exploring hybrid models as a way out

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope
Updated On : 03 Jun 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

Funding may dry up for next 12-18 months: Unacademy CEO tells employees

Travel only if it is absolutely needed and meetings that can happen on Zoom should happen on Zoom, Gaurav Munjal tells employees

Funding may dry up for next 12-18 months: Unacademy CEO tells employees
Updated On : 27 May 2022 | 12:32 AM IST