Unacademy has announced a ₹50 crore employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) buyback, providing liquidity to current and former employees at a time when the Indian edtech sector continues to recalibrate for profitability and disciplined growth.
The move comes as the Bengaluru-based company sharpens its operational focus following multiple rounds of restructuring over the past two years. The ESOP buyback is expected to benefit hundreds of eligible employees, allowing them to partially monetize their stock options — a welcome development in a funding environment that has grown significantly more conservative compared to the peak venture capital years of 2020–21.
