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CCI Greenlights upGrad-Unacademy Merger, Shaking Up India's Edtech Landscape
Mint·Wednesday, 8 July 2026
India's Competition Commission has approved upGrad's acquisition of Unacademy's parent company, Sorting Hat Technologies. This clears the way for a major consolidation in India's edtech sector, combining two of its biggest names. The move signals a shift toward fewer, larger players in online education.
Why It Matters
Millions of Indian students and working professionals use these platforms for courses and upskilling — who owns them and how they operate could change pricing and course availability.
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