Small-town Dreams To $1 Billion Valuation: How Aakash Educational Services Grew Wings
Small-town dreams to $1 billion valuation: How Aakash Educational Services grew wings Byju’s is in talks to acquire Aakash Educational Services in a billion-dollar deal. But what makes this coaching-led education company founded by JC Chaudhry tick? How did it become the target of an acquisition? Read on to find out Aakash Educational Services founder JC Chaudhry and son Aakash. Picture Courtesy: Forbes India From a tiny coaching centre in Delhi to a Rs 1,200-crore-plus annual turnover, Aakash Educational Services (AESL) dreamt big ever since its launch in 1988 (as Aakash Institute). Starti...