Physics Wallah carries the baggage of the industry it’s meant to redeem

Aggressive accounting, failed acquisitions and soaring customer acquisition costs lurk beneath India’s first edtech IPO.

14 September, 202514 min
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Physics Wallah carries the baggage of the industry it’s meant to redeem

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