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MCA probe report on Byju’s; Walmart on Flipkart, PhonePe profitability
An investigation by the central government into Byju's cleared the edtech firm of financial fraud charges, according to a report by Bloomberg. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, however, denied it on Wednesday evening. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Probe finds Byju’s failed investors but didn’t commit fraud
Byju's governance lapses led to financial troubles, legal battles, and Raveendran's efforts to innovate and manage debts for the ed-tech company's survival.
NCLT directs Byju’s to maintain status quo; ETtech Done Deals
NCLT has asked Byju's to maintain status quo in its shareholding, pausing its controversial rights issue, this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
New-age stocks recover post poll results; Ixigo IPO launch
A day after election results, shares of new-age companies like Zomato and Delhivery made a sharp recovery on the bourses. A look at the numbers and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Byju’s lenders petition to put subsidiaries in bankruptcy in the US
Creditors led by HPS Investment Partners filed involuntary Chapter 11 cases in Delaware against Neuron Fuel Inc., Epic! Creations Inc. and Tangible Play Inc. on Wednesday. All three were once affiliated with Byju’s Alpha, a unit of the once high-flying startup that was put into bankruptcy earlier this year after defaulting on $1.2 billion of debt.
US court says Riju Ravindran’s testimony “lacks credibility”, imposes penalty: Byju’s lender group
An Indian tech firm, Think & Learn Pvt, faces penalties for concealing $533 million from lenders. Riju Ravindran, a director, failed to locate the funds, prompting US Bankruptcy Judge Dorsey to call his testimony dishonest. Despite no extradition treaty, fines loom. The dispute centers on creditors versus Think & Learn, embroiled in US courts.
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Cards vs UPI; Byju’s advisory council dissolved
Happy Monday! UPI's ease of use is driving a shift to cashless payments, leaving debit cards behind. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Rajnish Kumar, Mohandas Pai to exit Byju’s advisory council
Both Mohandas Pai and Rajnish Kumar had joined the advisory council after the edtech's investors–Peak XV Partners, Prosus and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative–left the board of the company last year
Swiggy, Meesho investor Prosus and parent Naspers name Fabricio Bloisi as CEO
Fabricio Bloisi appointed chief executive of Prosus and Naspers, succeeding Bob van Dijk. Bloisi, current CEO of iFood, a food delivery business in Latin America, will start on July 1. Interim CEO Ervin Tu has been appointed president and chief investment officer. Outgoing CEO Dijk oversaw Prosus's 2019 IPO and the stock's upbeat performance during the pandemic.
Sachin Bansal’s Navi eyes $2B valuation; Byju’s seeks arbitration in investor battle
Sachin Bansal-promoted Navi Technologies is in the market to secure external funding at a valuation of around $2 billion. Details of this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Byju’s fires 500 employees; India Inc and influencer marketing
Troubled edtech Byju’s has fired nearly 500 staffers amid a severe cash crunch. More details on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Byju’s vacates offices to cut costs, may give up Bengaluru HQ partially
Byju's is undergoing cost-cutting and restructuring by downsizing assets like offices and tuition centers. It aims to focus on top cities, generate revenue, and has identified assets overlapping with Aakash centres. Despite challenges, it initiated a rights issue to address issues.
Winning the subscription battle; and other top tech, startup stories this week
E-commerce industry executives say that the key to making a subscription programme work is always a large bouquet of offerings. The pricing can be made on the higher side and margins made higher only when the offerings become compelling enough.
Byju’s US lenders invoke parent company's guarantee in insolvency proceedings
NCLT gives Byju’s three weeks to respond to US lenders’ petition; seeks response to BCCI plea as well
Byju’s defence in NCLT; deep dive into quick-commerce play
The Bengaluru bench of NCLT asked the petitioner – Glas Trust Company LLC – to issue a notice to Byju's for defaulting on payment of the $1.2-billion term loan B it had guaranteed for its US subsidiary Alpha Inc. It also gave Byju’s parent Think & Learn three weeks to file its objections to the petition filed by Glas Trust.
NCLT reserves order on Byju’s rights issue; Meity tweaks IT rules
Byju’s and a group of its investors have been given three days by the National Company Law Tribunal to file written submissions on a plea about the edtech firm’s rights issue. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Govt expedites inspection of crisis-hit Byju's books amid growing troubles
Byju's crisis: The corporate affairs ministry expedited the inspection of Byju's books and submitted a report on Think & Learn Pvt Ltd. Trouble continues at the edtech firm as shareholders voted to remove founder CEO Byju Raveendran from the board.
Read the full text of Byju Raveendran's letter to employees after EGM by investors
On Friday, a group of investors unanimously voted to oust Raveendran as the CEO of Byju's and revamp the board, which includes wife and cofounder Divya Gokulnath and brother Riju Ravindran.
Byju’s investors vote to oust CEO Raveendran
Investors in Byju's led by Prosus filed a petition at NCLT alleging oppression and mismanagement by the present management of Byju’s. They seek to remove Raveendran as CEO, overhaul the board, conduct a forensic audit, and declare the rights issue invalid.
Face-off likely at EGM over plan to oust Byju’s CEO
Investors demand ouster of Byju Raveendran and family, accuse management of non-compliance, misinformation, and withholding information. They seek details on AESL acquisition, loan terms, investigations, audits, and board restructuring for improved oversight and governance.
Byju Raveendran, Divya Gokulnath and Riju Ravindran to skip company's EGM
Byju’s in a statement said, “This EGM is procedurally invalid, contractually in contravention of our AOA (article of association) and SHA (shareholding agreement), legally on the wrong side of the Companies Act, 2013.”
Byju’s secures stay on EGM resolutions from Karnataka HC
In a statement Wednesday evening, Byju’s said the court has passed an order saying any resolutions proposed during the EGM by investors will be considered invalid until the final hearing and disposition of the petition.
Read the full text of Byju Raveendran's letter to shareholders on rights issue, board restructuring
Byju Raveendran informs shareholders that the $200 million rights issue is fully subscribed, emphasizes the importance of all shareholders participating, and assures transparency in fund usage. He expresses faith in the company's resilience and commitment to creating shareholder value.
Byju on rights issue, board changes; PhonePe launches Indus Appstore
Days ahead of a decisive extraordinary general meeting, Byju Raveendran wrote a letter to shareholders informing them that the edtech firm’s rights issue has been fully subscribed. Details of this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Read the full text of Byju Raveendran's letter to shareholders on rights issue, board restructuring
Raveendran reiterated in his note that a few vested interests are acting against the company at a time when it is facing a severe cash crunch. “ I refuse to let the self-serving actions of a few individuals cloud my judgment and pollute our relationship,” he said.
Byju's investors call for EGM on Friday to oust founder, his family members
Investors at Byju's are calling for an extraordinary general meeting to oust founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family members over alleged mismanagement and failures. The shareholders listed financial mismanagement, erosion of value, and concealment of material information as reasons for seeking ouster.
Cash crisis induced by select investors, got 100% rights issue commitment: Byju's tells staff
Success of rights issue will ensure sufficient operational capital to fund short-term needs from March, management says in note to employees.
Byju’s shareholder group calls for EGM, to vote for ouster of Byju Raveendran, board
While investors of Byju's have been asking Raveendran to step aside from an operating role, this is the first instance of shareholders banding together to issue a statement seeking a change of guard at the company. The current board of Think & Learn comprises Raveendran, his wife and brother Riju Ravindran and Divya Gokulnath, cofounder of Byju’s.
Byju’s board clears FY22 financial accounts, reappoints BDO as auditor at AGM
According to people present at the AGM, nearly 60 shareholders attended the meeting opened by founder Byju Raveendran, who also briefed them on company affairs.
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