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Updated on: May 2026
upGrad Appoints Mukesh Mundra as Chief Financial Officer
Appointments

upGrad Appoints Mukesh Mundra as Chief Financial Officer

May 26, 2026

IIT Kharagpur Unveils New Certification for Working Engineers

In a landmark move coinciding with its Platinum Jubilee Year, the Indian Institute of Technology II...

News
Apr 13, 2026
IIT Kharagpur Unveils New Certification for Working Engineers

LTM Launches Global AI Upskilling Initiative with MIT and upGrad

In a significant move to institutionalize AI fluency across its ,-strong global workforce, LTM ...

News
Apr 7, 2026
LTM Launches Global AI Upskilling Initiative with MIT and upGrad

upGrad to Acquire Unacademy in Major Share-Swap Deal

Edtech unicorn upGrad has signed a definitive term sheet to acquire its rival Unacademy in an all-st...

Industry
Mar 27, 2026
upGrad to Acquire Unacademy in Major Share-Swap Deal
upGrad Acquires Internshala to Dominate Early-Career Recruitment
Merger & Acquisition

upGrad Acquires Internshala to Dominate Early-Career Recruitment

upGrad has announced the acquisition of Internshala, the world’s largest early-talent marketplace. The deal, finalized on February 26, 2026, is structured as a 90% stock-swap transaction. While the exact financial terms remain undisclosed, industry sources estimate the deal values Internshala at approximately ₹100 crore. Bridging the Silos: Education Meets Employment The acquisition is designed to […]

Feb 26, 2026
Wipro and Marico Leaders Laud AI-Driven Vision for Viksit Bharat
Industry

Wipro and Marico Leaders Laud AI-Driven Vision for Viksit Bharat

Corporate leaders from Wipro, Marico, upGrad, and Mindbowser noted that the budget effectively pivots from intent to execution, especially in the tech and healthcare sectors. Industry stalwarts from across India’s corporate spectrum have hailed the Union Budget 2026–27 as a visionary blueprint for “Viksit Bharat,” praising its focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), skilling, and fiscal stability. Aparna Iyer, CFO, Wipro Limited “It […]

Feb 3, 2026
Swiggy & upGrad Partner to Educate 6.9 Lakh Delivery Partners
Partnership

Swiggy & upGrad Partner to Educate 6.9 Lakh Delivery Partners

Swiggy has announced the launch of a massive upskilling program for its 6.9 lakh delivery partners. Through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with upGrad, Asia’s leading integrated skilling and lifelong learning major, the initiative seeks to transition delivery executives from informal work into credible, sustainable career pathways by offering access to formal higher education […]

Nov 19, 2025
upGrad Appoints Ferzad Palia to Lead New D2C Business
Appointments

upGrad Appoints Ferzad Palia to Lead New D2C Business

upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated skilling and lifelong learning platforms, has announced the appointment of Ferzad Palia to head its newly launched Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) business. This strategic move marks upGrad’s next phase of growth, focusing on on-demand skilling to cater to India’s next-generation learners who seek flexible, always-on learning solutions. With a strong foundation […]

Jun 10, 2025
upGrad Appoints Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer
Appointments

upGrad Appoints Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer

upGrad, the integrated learning, skilling, and workforce development company has named Amit Mehta as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).  Amit, a seasoned HR professional, will formally assume this pivotal role on October 8, 2024. upGrad CEO Welcomes CHRO Amit Mehta Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder and Chairperson of upGrad, expressed his confidence in Amit Mehta’s appointment. Ronnie said, […]

Sep 30, 2024
HCLTech and upGrad Enterprise: Job-Aligned Skilling Programs
Partnership

HCLTech and upGrad Enterprise: Job-Aligned Skilling Programs

HCLTech, a global technology giant, and upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling division of upGrad, have joined forces. Together, they aim to bridge the skills gap by offering industry-relevant and job-aligned learning experiences. Key Highlights HCLTech’s Career ShaperTM edtech platform, built on domain-specific expertise, will merge with upGrad Enterprise’s skilling expertise. In addition to enterprise learning […]

Jul 25, 2024
upGrad is offering multiple free courses; Apply Now
Industry

upGrad is offering multiple free courses; Apply Now

An online learning platform provides a comprehensive selection of courses, upGrad is offering 15 free courses. Free Courses are a unique ecosystem within upGrad to help you stay ahead of the curve and experience a part of upGrad’s learning experience free of cost. You can choose courses from Business Basics, Data Science, Marketing, Machine Learning & […]

Jul 1, 2024
upGrad Collaborates with Microsoft, IIIT Bangalore Launch Gen AI Certification
Industry

upGrad Collaborates with Microsoft, IIIT Bangalore Launch Gen AI Certification

upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated learning skilling and workforce development majors announces a new Certification on its portfolio in GenAI for Leaders with Microsoft and IIIT Bangalore to build a larger community of AI-ready business experts in India. This unique 4-month course is designed with applied learning concepts to train mid-career and seasoned professionals […]

Jun 21, 2024
upGrad appoints Venkatesh Tarakkad as CFO
Appointments

upGrad appoints Venkatesh Tarakkad as CFO

A pioneer in the online education company, upGrad has appointed Venkatesh Tarakkad as its first chief financial officer (CFO). Mayank Kumar, co-founder and managing director of upGrad, said, “Venkatesh is a seasoned enterprise leader, and his appointment marks a strategic leap forward in our growth journey, both in India and globally.” “We’ve laid a rock-solid business […]

Mar 2, 2024