Harappa Education, an edtech startup owned by upGrad, laid off around 60 employees, representing 30% of its 200-person workforce. The layoffs, announced in late December 2022 and reported in March 2023, primarily affected the content division as part of broader restructuring. This move reflects ongoing challenges in India's edtech sector, where funding constraints and shifting demand have led to widespread job cuts. Despite recent growth and expansion plans, including a launch in the US, the company implemented these reductions without offering severance benefits, signaling potential further adjustments amid industry pressures.
