Ankur Warikoo has announced that he is winding down his course business despite the business reportedly generating more than ₹100 million in revenue and ₹25 million in profit.
The announcement, made via a video shared on X, quickly sparked widespread discussion online, especially after Warikoo suggested that artificial intelligence played a significant role in the decision.
Warikoo said in the video: “I’m closing my business for courses. After 5 years, 5 million students and ₹100 million sales all profitable. Turn it off completely.”
Along with the video, he also shared a detailed post reflecting the scale of the business and the unexpected decision to shut it down.
“I am closing my business with courses for 100 million crowns.
Since we started in 2020, we have grown beyond what I could have imagined.
But there is no point in continuing this.
I will share more about my decision and what happens next tomorrow, May 16, 20:30,” he wrote.
The post quickly gained attention on social media, with users speculating about the reasons for the move and discussing the greater impact of AI on online education and digital business.
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“Impact of AI?” The question is sparking online speculation
Soon after Warikoo’s post went viral, several users began to question whether the rise of artificial intelligence tools had influenced his decision.
One user commented: “Impact AI?”
Warikoo responded briefly, writing, “huge.”
The response has intensified online conversations about the future of the online course industry, especially as AI tools increasingly change the way people learn, create content, and access educational materials.
Many users also reacted with surprise that a profitable business with such a large user base was voluntarily shut down.
“Lagtaaa hai kuch aurr bhi bada haaath laga hai. Jokes apart. That’s a huge step sir. I’m curious to see what’s to come. Good luck in your future endeavours. Thanks for giving us such a broad perspective on the little things around us. You’re truly an inspiration,” commented one user.
Another user raised concerns about enrolled students and ongoing access to courses.
“You are an exceptional teacher and a source of inspiration. But what about the students who have recently enrolled and have not yet completed the course?” written by the user.
Warikoo has not yet publicly shared details regarding the future of existing students or the plan to transition to the course platform.
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Who is Ankur Warikoo?
Ankur Warikoo is widely known in the Indian startup and creator ecosystem as an entrepreneur, angel investor and motivational content creator.
It is associated with businesses such as nearbuy.com and WebVeda.
In addition to content creation and entrepreneurship, Warikoo is also known for angel investment and business-related educational content aimed at young professionals, creators and startup founders.
Over the years, he has built a strong online following through discussions on career growth, productivity, personal finance and entrepreneurship.
A personal story about parents recently went viral
The announcement also comes shortly after Warikoo shared a deeply personal story about his parents and financial struggles during his childhood.
In a post on social media, he reflected on how his mother became the emotional and financial anchor of the family after his father unexpectedly lost his job.
According to Warikoo, his father accepted a new role offering double the salary and other benefits, but the company closed within about a year and he remained unemployed for several years.
Warikoo said that the financial instability had greatly changed the family’s life and that his mother became involved in supporting the household by working as a primary school teacher while teaching evening classes.
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He described her steady income and emotional resilience as the strength that kept the family stable during uncertain years.
Warikoo also reflected on how his mother’s consistency allowed his father to continue taking risks despite setbacks.
Even at age 72, he said, she continued to teach until four years ago.
“There were times,” Warikoo shared, “when she felt exhausted and tired of continuing, but she kept going because she believed it gave the ‘risk taker’ in the family the freedom to keep trying.”
He described his mother as not only a provider of support, but also someone who brought “calm to a volatile life.”
The internet is waiting for a full explanation
While Warikoo promised to explain the decision in more detail, the announcement has already sparked broader discussions about the sustainability of the online course industry and the growing influence of artificial intelligence on digital education businesses.
