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upGrad appears in 7 stories we have published between August 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Business and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Unacademy, Inc42 and Aeron Systems.
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upGrad takes Bira91 maker to NCLT over ₹1.02 crore in unpaid dues
Edtech firm upGrad has filed an insolvency petition against B9 Beverages Ltd, the company behind Bira91 beer, over ₹1.02 crore in unpaid bills. The case landed at the Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal on October 22 and joins a growing list of creditor disputes threatening the once-high-flying beer brand.
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upGrad takes Bira91 maker to NCLT over ₹1.02 crore in unpaid dues
Edtech firm upGrad takes B9 Beverages, the company behind Bira91 beer, to NCLT over ₹1.02 crore in unpaid dues amid wider creditor disputes.
upGrad Acquires Unacademy for $200M: 2026 Edtech Landscape Shift
In 2026, upGrad acquires Unacademy for $200M, reshaping India's edtech landscape. This deal reflects a significant valuation reset and industry consolidation trends.
upGrad acquires Unacademy for $200 Mn after 94% valuation plunge
upGrad completes acquisition of Unacademy in a $200 Mn deal, marking a 94% valuation drop from its 2021 peak. Key moves in India’s edtech space.
Unacademy-upGrad acquisition began with 2020 founder pitch, says Screwvala
Ronnie Screwvala says the Unacademy-upGrad acquisition began with Gaurav Munjal's bold 2020 proposal to merge and lead the combined edtech company.
Startup News: Magron, Unacademy, Dekho Merger & More
Explore the latest startup news: Magron's electric motorcycles, Unacademy's acquisition by upGrad, Dekho-RenewBuy merger, and more. Stay updated with the latest developments.
upGrad acquires Unacademy for $200 Mn after 94% valuation drop
upGrad completes acquisition of Unacademy at $200 Mn, down over 94% from its $3.5 Bn peak valuation in 2021. Key details and implications for edtech.
AI commoditizes expertise, forcing shift to human judgment and discernment
AI is automating learnable expertise, forcing professionals and institutions to prioritize judgment, discernment, and decision-making over credentials.