India: CCI clears Byju's buyout of Aakash Educational Services

India: CCI clears Byju's buyout of Aakash Educational Services

Byju Raveendran of Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd that runs edutech start-up Byju’s. Photo: Mint

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said on Tuesday it has cleared the acquisition of Aakash Educational Services Ltd. by online education service provider BYJU’S.

The proposed combination will result in merger of the two entities, as a consequence of which, BYJU’S will be the surviving entity. BYJU’S shall effectively acquire complete and sole control over Aakash, CCI said.

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