Byju’s founder Raveendran sentenced to six months in prison in Singapore, here’s why | Markets
Mumbai: A Singapore court has sentenced Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech company Byju's, to six months in prison for contempt of court over alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders. However, the founder has described the decision as "procedural," denied any wrongdoing, and said it will appeal. This sentence is considered the biggest legal setback for Byju's to date.ย Byju's was once one of India's largest startups, but the severe recession following the COVID pandemic has left the company embroiled in a series of troubles. Byju's began to face disputes with its own investors, debt-related lawsuits, and operational turmoil, which rocked the…