Alakh Pandey is the founder and CEO of Physics Wallah, one of the leading edtech platforms in India. Born on 2nd October 1991 at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Alakh Pandey completed his schooling from Bishop Johnson School and enrolled for the Mechanical Engineering course at Harcourt Butler Technical Institute, Kanpur. However, he dropped out in the third year. Subsequently, he returned to Prayagraj and started teaching Physics at local coaching institutes.
In the year 2016, Alakh Pandey launched his YouTube channel named Physics Wallah-Alakh Pandey. He started with a basic setup, teaching Physics and other subjects for examinations like JEE, NEET and CBSE Board. His teaching style and command over the subject resonated hugely with the students. The channel had garnered over 68 lakh subscribers by the year 2022.
Alakh Pandey partnered with Prateek Maheshwari to establish Physics Wallah as a full-fledged company in the year 2020. Pandey has featured in prestigious lists like Hurun Under 35 Young Entrepreneurs.
| Net Worth | INR 16,044 crore |
| Age | 34 years |
| Wife | Shivani Dubey |
| Son/Daughter | N/A |
| Company Founded/Owner | Physics Wallah |
Alakh Pandey Income Source
Alakh Pandey’s primary income source is tied to his equities in Physics Wallah, the edtech company co-founded by him. He holds more than 100 crore shares in the company. Physics Wallah went public with an IPO in November 2025. Its market capitalisation jumped from INR 32,028.56 crore ahead of listing to INR 44,382.43 crore by market close.
Revenues generated by Physics Wallah contribute majorly to Alakh Pandey’s income. YouTube monetisation adds crores to the revenues of the company. Physics Wallah runs over 200 YouTube channels in multiple languages, with over 100 million subscribers overall. Moreover, the company also offers both online and offline courses, reaching 98% of the postal codes in India. Its paid app has more than 10 million subscribers. Altogether, the company’s revenues jumped from INR 740 crore in FY23 to INR 2900 crore in FY25.
Brand sponsorships, partnerships and collaborations are his other sources of income.
Total Assets & Investments
Alakh Pandey has a net worth of approximately INR 16,044 crore, as of November 2025. His net worth surged 223% from INR 14,510 within a year. Consequently, his net worth surpassed Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan’s net worth. The reason for the surge was the IPO in November 2025. Pandey held 105.12 crore shares in Physics Wallah before the IPO. He sold 1.74 crore shares in the IPO. His remaining shares were valued at INR 16,044 crore, thereby adding INR 4,729 crore to his net worth in a single day.
