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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Byju's Learning app delisted from Google Playstore due to non-payment to vendor
HighlightsThe beleaguered educational technology firm Byju's has had its learning application removed from the Google Play Store due to non-payment of dues to Amazon Web Services. Byju's business is currently under the management of an Insolvency Resolution Professional who is responsible for addressing all payment-related issues. Insolvency proceedings against Byju's have been initiated by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal following appeals from various investors, including the lender-authorised agency Glas Trust. 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. 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.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Here's why Byju's learning app was delisted from Google's Playstore…
Trouble edutech unicorn Byju's learning app has been delisted from the Google Playstore for non-payment of vendor dues, according to a PTI report, citing sources. The matter has been under works between Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, the parent company of Byju's, and vendor Amazon Web Services (AWS), since April 2024, it added. Till time of writing PTI did not recieve a reply to their emailed queries from Shailendra Ajmera, Think and Learn's Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP), it added. 'BYJU's Learning app has been delisted from Playstore because of non-payment to Amazon Web Services (AWS), 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. A spokesperson for AWS told PTI that the company has been working with Think and Learn since April 2024, 'to resolve its outstanding AWS account balance. We remain hopeful that this matter can be resolved. Separately, we are unable to comment on any actions taken by other technology providers with respect to the BYJU'S app'. Yes. Till time of writing, the Byju's Learning app continues to be available on Apple's App Store. 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 such as JEE, NEET, and IAS. According to the sources, Byju's apps which are handled by other vendors (not AWS), are functional 'as of now'. At time of writing, the Byju's Premium Leaning app and Byju's Exam Prep app were both available on Google Playstore. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLT) has started insolvency proceedings against Byju's on appeal by various investors, including lender-authorised agency Glas Trust.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
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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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Byju's app delisted from Google Play Store over unpaid dues to vendor
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. Byju's Leaning App covered mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology for classes 412 and social studies for classes 68 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. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Byju's app removed from Google Play Store over payment default to vendor
The ed-tech giant Byju's primary learning app has been removed from Google Playstore following payment defaults to Amazon Web Services, industry sources, quoted by PTI have said. Other applications under Think and Learn's Byju's brand remain accessible on the platform. "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. The educational content on Byju's Learning App encompassed subjects including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology for students from classes 4-12, alongside social studies for classes 6-8. Additionally, it offered preparation materials for competitive examinations such as JEE, NEET and IAS. Users can still access the application through Apple's App Store. Also, Byju's Premium Learning app and Exam Prep app remain available for download on Google Playstore. Meanwhile, The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has initiated insolvency proceedings against the company after appeals from various investors, including the lender-authorised entity Glas Trust. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Byju's, once valued at $22 billion, has encountered numerous challenges including legal complications, difficulties in securing funds, and conflicts with investors. A significant controversy centres around the legal action involving its US subsidiary, Byju's Alpha. The subsidiary has levelled accusations against founder Raveendran, his spouse and co-founder Divya Gokulnath, and former executive Anita Kishore, claiming they redirected $533 million of borrowed funds. Raveendran has rejected these allegations, suggesting they are part of a deliberate scheme orchestrated by Glas Trust, which serves as the lender's trustee. However, the founder refused to give up on the startup and earlier this month even hinted at possibility of 'Byju's 3.0'. Also read: Byju's founder Raveendran on why he didn't agree to shut down businesses Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
