ALAKH PANDEY
PhysicsWallah Q2 net profit doubles to Rs 144 crore, revenue rises 18%
The recovery followed a disruption to the admission cycle after the NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate) results were delayed till July 16. Although online enrolments for the medical entrance examination grew over 30% in the September quarter, the company said admissions and collections for the full admission cycle remained below last year.
Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah see Q2 profits surge
New-age companies Nykaa, Lenskart, and PhysicsWallah reported strong numbers for the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
AI hiring startup Hunar.AI raises Rs 40 crore from Blume Ventures, others
The AI-hiring startup plans to use the money for AI infrastructure, product development and sales and market expansion, targeting businesses that need to recruit and manage large workforces across locations and languages.
PhysicsWallah's Alakh Pandey to move base to South India for business expansion
Taking the first step in this direction, PhysicsWallah (PW) has signed a five-year partnership with Mohan Babu University (MBU) through which it will provide online AI, skilling and career-focused courses to nearly 18,000 students of the university.
No home, no quit: How Assam girl Janmoni Konwar went from a tent to karate gold in Delhi, thanks to PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey
Assam teenager Janmoni Konwar went from living in a flood shelter to winning karate gold in Delhi after PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey helped her reach the championship. Despite her family’s home being submerged, the 17-year-old won all three bouts, including a 10-2 victory in the final.
Delhi HC says it may protect PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey from commercial misuse of his personality
The Delhi High Court may grant interim protection to Alakh Pandey. His personality is being commercially exploited without permission online. The court will not issue a blanket order on all content. Pandey must categorise alleged violations before any order. The matter is listed for August 5 for a specific ruling.
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He lost his home as a child, once earned only Rs 5,000 per month. Today his net worth is over Rs 100 crore and he’s giving free UPSC preparation to rural kids. Who is Alakh Pandey?
Alakh Pandey, who faced childhood poverty, now leads Physics Wallah. He has upgraded a village school in Greater Noida into a learning hub. This institution features a digital library with over 1000 books and 30 laptops. It provides free internet and air conditioning. The library supports rural students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC and NEET.
Hello Bachhon OTT release date details: When and where to watch the biographical drama inspired by PhysicsWallah's Alakh Pandey
Hello Bachhon is a biographical drama inspired by the journey of PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey. Starring Vineet Kumar Singh as a small-town physics teacher determined to make education accessible and meaningful, the series explores his struggles against the traditional coaching system and his effort to build an affordable learning platform for students.
CA shares wealth formula after Physics Wallah's Alakh Pandey vs Shah Rukh Khan's networth comparison
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan vs Physics Wallah co-founder Alakh Pandey: A single comparison about their wealth had set the social media buzzing when it came out last year and triggered conversations around how modern wealth is being built in India. Reopening the debate, a chartered accountant shared insights on how wealth can be created in today's modern world in a short span of time.
PhysicsWallah is the ‘good boy’ in a tough neighbourhood: Cofounder Prateek Maheshwari
PhysicsWallah’s founders celebrated the company’s strong market debut and its rise from a small Allahabad room to a prominent publicly listed edtech firm. They stressed that the IPO is only a minor milestone, reaffirming their mission to deliver affordable education nationwide and bring forward talent from every corner of the country.
PhysicsWallah IPO: Important numbers to know before the listing
PhysicsWallah, soon to become India’s first publicly listed edtech firm after the sector’s shake-up, saw a slow start to its IPO before institutions lifted demand on the final day. Subscription was mixed, the grey market cooled, and anchor investors played a major role. Here are all the numbers you need to know before the listing.
PhysicsWallah remains bullish on online education, plans new centres: Cofounder Alakh Pandey
Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah is expanding rapidly into offline learning while maintaining a strong online focus, CEO Alakh Pandey said. The firm plans new centres in cities such as Muzaffarpur, Rajkot, and Chennai. Following a hyperlocal model, it aims to reach students locally, now operating 303 centres across 152 cities.
Think Investments invests Rs 136 crore in PhysicsWallah in run-up to IPO
The secondary share sale of about 10.72 million shares represents 0.41% of PhysicsWallah’s pre-offer equity. The global investment firm bought the shares from 14 employees of the Noida-based edtech unicorn.
PhysicsWallah IPO: Alakh Pandey on edtech’s valuation, expanding offline network and more
PhysicsWallah IPO: Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah, which will launch a Rs 3,480-crore initial public offering (IPO) on November 11, plans to double down on its offline network and diversify into new geographies, particularly in the South. The company, with around 300 offline centres, aims to have a total of 500 centres in three years, Alakh Pandey, cofounder and CEO of PhysicsWallah said.
Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey shoots past Shah Rukh Khan with a meteoric wealth jump as the YouTube unicorn soars despite losses
Alakh Pandey, founder of Physics Wallah, has overtaken Shah Rukh Khan in the Hurun India Rich List 2025 with a 223% surge in wealth to ₹14,510 crore. His co-founder, Prateek Maheshwari, also matched the rise, despite the edtech unicorn posting losses. Meanwhile, SRK entered the billionaire club with a 71% jump in wealth, boosted by Red Chillies Entertainment and Jawan. Physics Wallah is now gearing up for a ₹3,820 crore IPO.
Khan Sir’s wife makes first public appearance holding his hand; video of Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey at marriage reception goes viral
Khan Sir Marriage: Khan Sir's wedding reception in Patna, following his nikah, drew teachers and political leaders nationwide. His wife, A.S. Khan, made her first public appearance, while a humorous moment with Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey went viral. The event, praised for its simplicity, featured a large gathering of educators and an extensive food menu, reflecting the couple's values.
Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey comforts heartbroken JEE aspirants: 'Bahut bura lag raha na, beta?'
Alakh Pandey of Physics Wallah delivered a heartfelt YouTube message to students who didn’t clear JEE, urging them to view the setback as a learning journey and explore alternate paths. His words resonated amid the NTA’s recent results—only 24 out of nearly one million scored a perfect 100 percentile. Students praised him for revolutionizing online education and lifting their spirits.
Teachers' Day special: Govt should reduce GST on education, EdTech should operate as non-profit, says Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey
Alakh Pandey, founder of Physics Wallah, has called for reduced GST on education and suggests edtech companies operate as non-profits. He highlighted the need for increased government spending on education and proper implementation of the New Education Policy. Pandey emphasised prioritising education over revenue for success.
Physics Wallah shares slum boy’s inspiring IIT exam success with borrowed WiFi
A heartwarming video posted on Physics Wallah's official Instagram page has resonated with many viewers. In the video, Alakh Pandey, the tech company's founder, engages in an emotional conversation with the mother of a student who gained admission to IIT.
Daily wage labourer, who used to earn Rs 350 daily, cracks IIT JEE
An Aligarh resident who once earned a modest Rs 350 per day as a daily wage laborer is now living the dream of many students. He successfully cracked the highly challenging IIT JEE exam and gained admission to one of the country's top educational institutions.
After Alakh Pandey, now Vivek Bindra criticises NTA, questions early announcement of result
The NEET 2024 results, released on June 4, have sparked controversy over alleged malpractice and discrepancies, particularly with an unprecedented number of perfect scores and suspicions of paper leaks. Educational figures like Alakh Pandey and Vivek Bindra have voiced concerns, with Bindra highlighting issues such as dummy candidates and center problems.
NEET Result: 'Are there other discrepancies?' asks Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey, slams NTA on grace marks row
The Centre revoked grace marks for 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates and offered a re-test on June 23. If students opt out, their original scores without grace marks will count. The re-test results will be declared on June 30, with counselling starting July 6. Alakh Pandey of Physics Wallah raised concerns about other possible NTA discrepancies.
PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey files PIL on NEET results
PhysicsWallah founder and CEO Alakh Pandey has filed a PIL with the Supreme Court regarding the NEET-UG 2024 exam controversy, involving grace marks awarded by NTA and alleged question paper leaks.
Edtech startup Physics Wallah enters into partnership with Xylem, plans Rs 500 crore investment
Founded by a 26-year old MBBS graduate Ananthu S, Xylem Learning claims to have a strong presence in the Kerala market and plans to now expand to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and other southern markets.
Indian edtech PhysicsWallah embroiled in feud as teachers allege bribery, internal politics
PhysicsWallah, an Indian ed-tech company, faces a scandal as three of its teachers leave to start their own YouTube channel, alleging bribery and internal politics, potentially harming the company's reputation and future growth prospects.
Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey hosts lavish reception with Shivani Dubey in Delhi
The couple throws a posh wedding reception in Delhi. Here are those who attended.
Alakh Pandey, PhysicsWallah CEO plans to tie the knot with journalist Shivani Dubey
Shivani Dubey and Alakh Pandey got engaged in May of last year. Like Alakh, Shivani is also a resident of Prayagraj. She is a journalist and loves to write about entertainment, leisure, culture, politics, and social trends. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with a number of magazines, including i-D, Refinery29, ELLE, VICE, and many more.
Physics Wallah OTT release: Watch Alakh Pandey web series on Amazon
Physics Wallah began as a YouTube channel in 2014 and has now evolved into an ed-tech platform. Alakh Pandey, the channel's and platform's creator, started by teaching numerous topics for free to students
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