Byju's App Removed From Google Playstore Over Unpaid Dues To Vendor: Report
New Delhi:
Beleaguered edtech firm Byju's learning app has been delisted from Google Playstore due to non-payment of dues to its vendor Amazon Web Services, according to sources.
While some of the other apps of Think and Learn, which operate under the Byju's brand, continue to be functional on Google Playstore.
"BYJU's Learning app has been delisted from Playstore because of non-payment to Amazon Web Services, which provides support to the app. Byju's business is now being managed by an Insolvency Resolution Professional who has to manage all payment-related issues as well," a source told PTI.
An email sent to Think and Learn's Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) Shailendra Ajmera did not elicit any reply.
"Apps, which are being handled by other vendors, are functional as of now," sources aware of the development said.
Byju's Leaning App covered mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology for classes 4-12 and social studies for classes 6-8 as well. The app also provides preparation support for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, and IAS.
The app continues to be available on Apple's App Store.
Byju's Premium Leaning app and Byju's Exam Prep app continue to be available on Google Playstore.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has started insolvency proceedings against Byju's on appeal by various investors, including lender-authorised agency Glas Trust.
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