Gaurav Munjal Steps Down as Unacademy CEO; Akhilendra Kumar Named New CEO
Unacademy co-founder Gaurav Munjal is stepping down as CEO to become Executive Chairman, with Chief Business Officer Akhilendra Kumar taking over as CEO. Munjal will remain actively involved in daily operations and support upGrad's IPO following its acquisition of Unacademy for over $200 million in September 2026. Kumar, who has been with Unacademy since 2022, emphasized focusing on learner outcomes and sustainable growth as he assumes leadership.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: mint, economictimes, inc42media, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 11 Nov, 01:46 pm. Other outlets followed.