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HISTORICAL FACTS: Physicswallah - The Untold Story

Young, loss-making startups keep OFS portion lean as investor scrutiny grows

New-age, loss-making startups are prioritising large fresh issue components in their IPOs to fund growth, a shift from the 2021-22 cycle. Investors now prefer capital infusion for scaling and profitability over large shareholder exits. Companies like Zepto, Ola Electric, and PhysicsWallah exemplify this trend, signalling a market demand for businesses…

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Physicswallah is ‘class’ apart, says DAM Capital after initiating with Buy rating. 3 reasons why

DAM Capital has initiated coverage on PhysicsWallah with a Buy rating, calling the ed-tech firm ‘a class apart’ and highlighting strong growth drivers. Brokerage cites low customer acquisition cost, a scalable online business, and expanding offline centres as key positives, expecting sustained revenue growth and improving profitability over coming years.

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Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gains

Kuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Physicswallah shares rally 18%, snap 5-day losing streak. What's behind the surge?

PhysicsWallah shares rose sharply on Thursday, adding nearly Rs 5,000 crore in market value after the company reversed its lending strategy and partnered with regulated NBFCs for student loans. The move, aimed at reducing balance sheet and credit risks, helped the stock snap a five-session losing streak.

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PhysicsWallah revises lending strategy, to partner with NBFCs for student loans

In a filing on June 4, the company said it will now tie up with third-party non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) instead of lending through its books, as had been envisaged with the FinZ infusion. The edtech will henceforth work as a technology platform that connects its students to a curated…

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CCPA slaps fines on PhysicsWallah, McAfee for 'Dark Pattern' practices

India's consumer watchdog has fined edtech firm PhysicsWallah and cybersecurity company McAfee. They were found using deceptive interface designs, known as dark patterns. These tricks manipulated users into unintended actions. PhysicsWallah faces a Rs 5 lakh penalty, while McAfee is fined Rs 1 lakh. Both companies must immediately remove these…

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Broader markets crash! Physicswallah, Coforge, other small & midcap stocks tumble up to 6%. Do you own?

Indian smallcap and midcap stocks plummeted on Wednesday due to persistent FII selling, a weakening rupee, and global factors. IT stocks, which had surged previously, saw a sharp selloff, with major players like TCS and Infosys dropping significantly. Analysts point to energy shocks and current account deficit concerns impacting market…

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How YouTube Teachers Crushed India’s Coaching Empire

For decades, cracking India's toughest exams seemed impossible without joining a famous coaching institute. Students left their homes, moved to crowded coaching hubs, and families spent lakhs of rupees chasing a dream. Success appeared locked behind classroom walls. Then something unexpected happened. A teacher with a smartphone could suddenly reach…

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PhysicsWallah dials down schools push after investor unease

PhysicsWallah is shifting its K-12 expansion strategy to an asset-light, online-led model, moving away from capital-intensive school operations. This pivot aims to reassure investors by focusing on school partnerships and online platforms, while limiting K-12 revenue contribution to less than 1%.

The Economic Times

PhysicsWallah aims to grow revenue by over 30% this fiscal, leverage AI to cut cost

PhysicsWallah anticipates revenue growth exceeding 30% this fiscal year. The edtech firm plans to utilise artificial intelligence to significantly lower operational expenses. This strategic focus on AI aims to enhance efficiency in education delivery. The company has already seen success in AI-powered doubt resolution and evaluation of answer sheets.

The Economic Times

PhysicsWallah Q4 Results: Losses narrow 74% YoY to Rs 75 crore as revenue jumps 51%

PhysicsWallah sharply reduced its quarterly and annual losses in FY26 as revenue growth accelerated through disciplined scaling and AI-led efficiency. The ed-tech company reported strong EBITDA expansion, rising paid users and wider physical presence, while strengthening its path toward sustained profitability and technology-driven growth.

The Economic Times

PhysicsWallah posts 50% rise in Q4 revenue; swings to a Rs 69 crore loss

Noida-based PhysicsWallah saw operating revenues climb 50% year-on-year to Rs 919 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. Despite this growth, the company reported a net loss. Full-year revenues increased 35% to Rs 3,899 crore, with losses narrowing significantly. Online and offline enrolments showed strong gains. The company continues…

The Economic Times

Stocks in news: Coal India, Marico, Fino Payments Bank, L&T, Physicswallah

Indian markets closed lower amid global volatility and geopolitical concerns, with analysts expecting continued choppiness due to monthly expiry. Several stocks like Coal India, Marico, and L&T are in focus due to news developments, including government stake sales, new product launches, and order wins.

The Economic Times

Physicswallah shares fall 5% as IPO lock-in expiry frees up Rs 2,949 crore worth of shares. Do you own?

Physicswallah shares experienced a nearly 5% drop on Monday morning as a significant portion of the company's equity became tradable post-lock-in expiry. This event follows a volatile trading history since its market debut, with the stock still trading below its listing price despite recent recovery.

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Groww investors reap bumper returns; Lightspeed’s India rethink

Happy Wednesday! Groww delivered strong gains to early investors after the IPO lock-in expired. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Lightspeed eyes new India fund, plans smaller corpus of $300–350 million amid AI focus

The venture capital firm, which was initially looking to raise as much as $500 million for its fifth India fund, has now cut the target size to around $300-350 million, the people said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are private.

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PhysicsWallah Shares Skyrocket to ₹162 on Debut – 7 Things You Need to Know Before Investing

PhysicsWallah maintains controlled discipline while scaling its hybrid business model and is poised for long-term growth, driven by India's growing education market.

The Hindu

COVID-19 lull over, students throng coaching capital Kota

As online coaching wanes, ed-tech companies set up shop

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Uttar Pradesh: From earning Rs 5,000 to run his family, Prayagraj lad sets up $1 billion company

PRAYAGRAJ: From drawing a salary of Rs 5,000 per month as a physics teacher to run his family in Prayagraj to rejecting a job offer of Rs 75 crores, 29-year old local lad Alakh Pandey has raised a $100 million (around Rs 777 crore) funding for his Edtech startup PhysicsWallah…

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