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Byju's Layoffs

June 2023

Byju's announced a layoff affecting 1,000 employees in June 2023. The company operates in the Education sector.

People Affected

1,000

Announced Date

Jun 7, 2023

About

Indian edtech giant Byju's is laying off approximately 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring effort. This significant workforce reduction, announced in early June 2023, comes amidst severe financial and legal pressures. The move follows directly after the company filed a complaint in a New York court, challenging the acceleration of a $1.2 billion term loan it had raised in 2021. These layoffs reflect the broader challenges within the once high-flying edtech industry as companies like Byju's, a major player in the sector, grapple with cash flow issues and investor disputes while scaling back operations.