Byju's acquires Aakash Educational Services for $1 bn via strategic merger

The addition of Aakash is a significant step towards strengthening Byju's product offering

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4 min read Last Updated : Apr 5 2021 | 1:49 PM IST

Edtech decacorn Byju’s has closed the deal to acquire exam preparation firm Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) for nearly $1 billion. The stock-and-cash deal is the biggest in the education

Topics : Byju's Online education EdTech

First Published: Apr 5 2021 | 1:45 PM IST

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Byju's acquires Aakash Educational Services for $1 bn via strategic merger

The addition of Aakash is a significant step towards strengthening Byju's product offering

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