From a whiteboard in a small room to a listed platform, college dropout Akash Pandey built PhysicsWallah through free YouTube content, which has nearly 14 million subscribers. The company entered the Indian public market at a valuation of Rs 311.70 billion (£2.6 billion).
The pandemic became a boon for India's edtech market, but digital fatigue set in as physical schools reopened post-lockdown, leading to a slump in user engagement and capital funding. Top edtech platforms like Byju's filed for bankruptcy, but a market rebound coupled with PhysicsWallah's unique business model could position the company for long-term growth.
