Amitabh Kant Joins upGrad Board to Steer Global Push

Overview

• upGrad named Kant an independent non-executive director, highlighting his G20 and reform credentials to support governance and scale.
• The skilling company has grown across the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and the United States while deepening ties with universities in the UK, Australia, Europe and North America.
• upGrad said it has filed an expression of interest in the Think & Learn (BYJU’S parent) resolution process and will target higher-education assets rather than K‑12.
• The company is in talks to acquire Unacademy in a potential all-stock deal, with media reports indicating a valuation of roughly $300 million to $400 million.
• upGrad reported positive EBITDA for FY25 on operating revenue of Rs 1,943 crore following a 2024 Temasek-led funding round that valued the firm at $2.25 billion.