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Byju’s Reports ₹2,250 Crore Loss Amid Escalating Debt Dispute

The recent financial results of Indian education startup Byju’s, as reported for the fiscal year ending March 2022, show that while the company’s total income more than doubled to 35.7 billion rupees, its operational losses only marginally narrowed from 24 billion rupees to 22.5 billion rupees. This underscores the challenges facing Byju’s in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite its previous status as a symbol of India’s thriving startup ecosystem.

Byju’s has faced a significant dispute with creditors over a $1.2 billion loan, leading to lawsuits from creditors due to covenant breaches. This dispute has put the spotlight on Byju Raveendran, the founder, who experienced a remarkable rise from being a tutor to leading India’s most valuable tech startup.

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During the pandemic, Byju’s aggressively expanded to meet the surging demand for its online tutoring services when educational institutions were closed. The company even made global acquisitions and sought to expand internationally. However, growth has slowed as schools resumed in-person classes, and the legal dispute has compounded the company’s challenges.

Issues like delays in submitting financial results raised regulatory concerns and resulted in Deloitte Haskins & Sells resigning as the company’s auditor. In April, Indian officials raided Byju’s offices, seizing laptops and linking the education technology startup to potential foreign exchange violations. Additionally, some U.S.-based investors accused Byju’s of concealing funds, leading to legal action.

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Prosus NV, one of Byju’s primary investors, significantly reduced the value of its holding in June, marking a substantial decline in the startup’s valuation from $22 billion to $5.1 billion. These developments reflect the complex and changing landscape for Byju’s, once considered a shining star in India’s startup scene.

Priyanka Rai

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