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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.
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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.
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Byju’s challenges NCLT order restricting fund use in Karnataka High Court
Byju’s faces protests from investors over $200 million rights issue conducted at 99% discount. Lenders within consortium loaned $1.2 billion to Byju’s file bankruptcy petition in US court.
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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.
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Prosus stake in Byju’s worth zero: HSBC
This comes at the time of Byju's controversial $200 million right issue at 99% discount to its peak valuation of $22 billion, meaning any investor not investing in the rights issue will see its holding wiped off.
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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.
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Startup layoffs in 2024: Ola Electric, Byju’s, Flipkart among firms shedding jobs
Indian startups and large new-age companies have been cutting down their workforce since the beginning of this year.
Inspiring! This IIT Kanpur graduate left a high-paying job to become a fitness trainer
Gupta, a graduate of the esteemed Indian Institute Of Technology Kanpur, surprised the world with a daring career transition—she departed from her position at a major multinational corporation to pursue her passion for becoming a fitness coach. Her LinkedIn post garnered widespread attention as she discussed the challenging decision she made and her determination to persevere, even after facing setbacks with her initial startup venture.
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.
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.
Byju’s unveils key changes in sales pay structures, product pricing
Byju's reduced course fees by 30-40%, raised incentives by 50-100%, shifted to a pull-based sales model, and lowered annual subscription costs for the Learning App, emphasizing flexibility and support for the sales team.
Byju’s pays part of March salaries to employees, yet to clear Feb payouts
Byju's CEO covers March salaries with personal debt. Blocked rights issue, $200 million raised earlier. Investors like Prosus, General Atlantic, Sofina involved in NCLT case. Partial payouts made on April 20.
De-risking startup investing; Apple eyes more India manufacturing tie-ups
Happy Tuesday! The Centre is charting a plan to cut investment risks for pension funds and insurance companies. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Byju’s India CEO out; ShareChat valuation drops 60%
Byju’s India CEO Arjun Mohan has resigned after just six months in the job. Founder Byju Raveendran will fill in the role for now. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Exclusive: Byju’s India CEO Arjun Mohan resigns, founder Raveendran to comeback at helm of daily ops
Byju Raveendran's return to the top of daily affairs after nearly four years is of significance as as a group of Byju’s investors voted in February to oust him as CEO of the company in an extraordinary general meeting.
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.
B Capital closes $750 million fund; Startup Mahakumbh Day 2
Multi-stage global investment fund B Capital has closed its second Opportunities fund at $750 million. Details on this and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Byju’s empties offices; Made-in-India AI models
Cash-strapped edtech firm Byju’s is vacating multiple offices and tuition centres countrywide as part of a cost-cutting drive. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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
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.
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.
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.
When Byju’s made its presence felt, in absence; and other top stories this week
Upgrad cofounder Ronnie Screwvala huddled up with a group of founders and edtech leaders to discuss the way forward from the perception hit, which the sector has taken as a result of the doings of just one company.
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