ByteDance pushes into education, talks on investing in India

TikTok owner reportedly in discussions with Mumbai-based Lido Learning

Students use tablet PCs as they have a lesson in the classroom at a primary school in Langfang city, south China's Hebei province. © Imaginechina/AP Images

Ding Yi, Caixin

July 28, 2020 21:42 JST

ByteDance is reportedly in talks with Indian edtech startup Lido Learning for a potential investment opportunity, as the TikTok owner carves out an expansion plan for its fledging education business for the coming years.

The move comes as coronavirus-induced lockdowns have led to a surge in global demand for online tutoring services.