The Byju's Learning App, a flagship product of the troubled Indian edtech firm Byju’s, has been delisted from the Google Play Store. According to reports, the app was taken down due to the company’s failure to clear outstanding dues with Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud service provider. Despite this removal, other apps developed under the “Think and Learn” brand — Byju’s parent entity — continue to operate on the platform without interruption.
The non-payment issue leading to the delisting is being managed by an Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) who is currently overseeing Byju’s financial matters. The IRP is in charge of addressing and resolving all outstanding vendor payments. An email inquiry sent to Shailendra Ajmera, the IRP for Think and Learn, reportedly did not receive a response, leaving the timeline for resolving the issue unclear.
While the main Byju’s Learning App is no longer available for download on Android devices, it remains active on Apple’s App Store for iOS users. Furthermore, other apps such as Byju’s Premium Learning and Byju’s Exam Prep are still live and accessible on the Google Play Store. Apps managed by vendors not involved in the current dispute have not been affected.
The removed Byju’s Learning App caters to students from grades 4 to 12 and offers interactive lessons in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. For grades 6 to 8, it also provides Social Studies modules. Additionally, the app is widely used by students preparing for competitive examinations like JEE, NEET, and IAS, making it one of the most sought-after edtech tools in India.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has begun insolvency proceedings against Byju’s. This action was triggered after a collective appeal from a group of investors, including Glas Trust — a lender-authorised agency. The company is now under judicial scrutiny, with its financial operations being reviewed and restructured under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Another financial blow came when the Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) initiated bankruptcy proceedings against Byju’s over a separate unpaid liability. The edtech firm failed to pay ₹158.9 crore to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The dues stemmed from a sponsorship deal signed in July 2019 that allowed Byju’s to showcase its brand on Indian cricket team jerseys, air advertisements during televised matches, and receive match-day benefits such as ticket allocations.
The removal of the app from Google Play comes at a time when Byju’s is facing intense scrutiny over its financial practices, mounting debt, and governance issues. Once hailed as India’s most valuable startup, Byju’s is now grappling with investor pressure, unpaid dues, and dwindling trust within the edtech ecosystem.