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Edtech firm Schoolnet has acquired learning app Genius Teacher for an undisclosed sum. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.

The semiconductor industry in our country is experiencing rapid growth fueled by high demand and enabling government policies. Industry experts note a significant surge in demand for semiconductor professionals, with a conservative estimate suggesti...

Byju's, an Indian edtech company, faced misgovernance and allegations of unethical practices. Governance is crucial in unlisted startups providing public services. Business models that work in other markets may not create long-term value in India's ...

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.

Allen, Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, Motion Education and Career Point are among those beefing up their leadership teams, with talent not just from competitors, but also the likes of Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Flipkart, as they drive a bigge...

Amazon has started onboarding sellers from across the country and is asking them to list unbranded products, priced at Rs 600 or less. The platform will offer products like apparel, watches, shoes, jewellery and luggage.

IITK Foundation for Advanced Consulting, Education and Training (IFACET) partnered with GUVI to launch technology and business courses in regional languages, catering to diverse needs of dynamic job market. Mentor-led courses blend theoretical knowl...

Oyo's initial IPO attempt hit a snag in January 2023 when the regulator sent its papers back for revisions. Following this, the SoftBank-backed company resubmitted a toned-down version, aiming for a much smaller offering through a confidential filin...

The study, titled ‘Emeritus: Achieving impact, providing access’, traces the first phase of the Emeritus’ founding journey by cofounders Ashwin Damera and Chaitanya Kalipatnapu. Authored by HBS senior lecturer Ashish Nanda and research associate Zac...

The Indian education sector has faced significant disruptions due to the global pandemic, with the EdTech industry emerging as a beacon of hope for millions of students. However, as the pandemic receded, the sector faced disappointment as students r...

Manipal group head Ranjan Pai will soon become the largest shareholder in Aakash—one of the few remaining valuable assets of troubled edtech Byju’s. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

A crop of tech-first stockbrokers is not only leading from the front in adding new customers, they’re also generating strong revenues and profits. These stock-broking platforms, which have diversified beyond stock trading to position themselves as f...

Happy Monday! Ronnie Screwvala-led Upgrad is closing in on US edtech firm Udacity, with a fresh fundraise likely to seal the deal. Details of this and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

IITs secured the top three positions among 100 colleges across India in the Bachelor of Data Science degree category, while IIM Calcutta, in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur and ISI Kolkata, secured the top position among 151 institutes in the maste...

Edtech platforms including Emeritus, Coursera, upGrad, Simplilearn and Great Learning say they have seen a sharp uptick in the number of top executives—including CXOs—who are opting for upskilling to stay on top of things in a fast-changing business...

Allen Career Institute has bought edtech startup Doubtnut in a slump sale. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

Indian fintechs are eyeing credit lines on UPI as their next big growth opportunity but banks want to put the brakes on the growth of unsecured credit. This and more in today’s ETech Morning Dispatch.

Currently, the Noida-based startup has 67 centres operational in 38 cities. The offline centres will offer a curriculum for engineering and medical entrance examinations.

"Higher education acts as a catalyst for achieving the national ambition of a skilled workforce that will create a developed India. Under the New Education Policy of the Government of India, online higher education has been assigned a key role in ac...