BharatPe Co-founder Ashneer Grover takes voluntary leave till March-end

BharatPe Co-founder & MD Ashneer Grover has taken a voluntary leave of absence from BharatPe till March-end. "The Board accepted Ashneer's decision which we agree is in the best interests of the company, our employees, investors and our merchants," a company statement said. The development comes amid the controversy over Grover's alleged use of inappropriate language against Kotak Group staff.