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Unacademy Sells to upGrad for $206M, Down About 94% From Peak Valuation
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NUPRC Keeps $300 Helicopter Levy, Exempts Private Offshore Landings From TNC
$300 per-landing helicopter charge stays in force and must be paid to NAMA. NUPRC says the Terminal Navigational Charge will not apply to private
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Unacademy Sells to upGrad for $206M, Down About 94% From Peak Valuation
Unacademy sold to rival upGrad for ₹19.55 billion (about $206 million), roughly a 94% decline from its $3.44 billion 2021 peak.
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