The ever growing rivalry between Byju’s and Unacademy

India’s top two edtech companies aim to be $100 billion businesses. Their quest for size has sparked an acquisition spree that’s seen them come dangerously close to treading on each other’s toes. Where’s this race headed?

12 April, 202116 min
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