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Aakash Educational Services sets global goals

The company has diversified from a classroom test prep provider to an edtech company with a digital focus and global aspirations
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BUDGET 2021: EDTECH STARTUPS WELCOME FOCUS ON SCHOOLS, TRAINING PROGRAMMES; LAMENT THE LACK OF 'ADEQUATE' FUNDS, GST CUTS

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Education

Aakash Educational Services sets global goals

The company has diversified from a classroom test prep provider to an edtech company with a digital focus and global aspirations
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Economy

THIS FATHER-SON DUO BUILT A RS 1,200 CR COACHING INSTITUTE, PRODUCED TWO LAKH DOCTORS AND ENGINEERS

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Education

BUDGET 2021: EDTECH STARTUPS WELCOME FOCUS ON SCHOOLS, TRAINING PROGRAMMES; LAMENT THE LACK OF 'ADEQUATE' FUNDS, GST CUTS

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