Aakash Educational Services has confirmed it is in talks with BYJU'S, after reports emerged of the latter acquiring Aakash for $1 billion. "The Chaudhry family and founders, JC Chaudhry and Aakash Chaudhry...will continue to run Aakash Educational Services along with its management team," a company spokesperson said. The deal will be one of the largest edtech acquisitions in the world.