BharatPe sacks several employees, initiates action to retrieve Ashneer Grover's restricted shares
2 years, 10 months ago

BharatPe sacks several employees, initiates action to retrieve Ashneer Grover's restricted shares

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The steps have been taken by the company’s board following a detailed corporate governance review against the backdrop of alleged lapses and misdoings during the tenure of Grover as managing director New Delhi: Payments startup BharatPe on Tuesday said it has terminated several employees and vendors as well as filed criminal cases against them for misconduct besides deciding to claw back former founder Ashneer Grover’s restricted shares in the firm. The steps have been taken by the company’s board following a detailed corporate governance review against the backdrop of alleged lapses and misdoings during the tenure of Grover as managing director. In March, it first sacked Grover’s wife Madhuri Jain, followed by Grover resigning and the company stripping him of the co-founder and other titles over alleged “extensive misappropriation of company funds” by “creating fake vendors” to siphon money and using “company expense accounts” to “enrich themselves and fund their lavish lifestyles”. BharatPe on Tuesday said it has blocked “many vendors involved in malpractices including incorrect or inflated invoices” and has also “terminated the services of several employees in departments who were directly involved with these blocked vendors”.

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Delhi High Court Restrains Ashneer Grover From Making Defamatory Statements Against BharatPe, Orders Him To Take Down Tweets
1 year ago

Delhi High Court Restrains Ashneer Grover From Making Defamatory Statements Against BharatPe, Orders Him To Take Down Tweets

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday restrained the Former Managing Director of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover, from making defamatory and derogatory statements against the fintech company or its office bearers or officials. The court also directed Economics Times to take down its article published recently based on Ashneer Grover's letters written to the RBI Chairman. BharatPe moved a fresh application alleging …

‘Respect each other’s equity’: Ashneer Grover on HC's order over selling shares
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Respect each other’s equity’: Ashneer Grover on HC's order over selling shares

Hindustan Times  

BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover on Friday welcomed the decision of the Delhi High Court rejecting the plea of another co-founder Shashvat Nakrani to restrain the former from selling or alienating the shares, saying that this order will go a long way in protecting rights of founders in India. BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover In a post on X, he said, “I …

BharatPe files fresh injunction plea against Ashneer Grover. Here's why
1 year, 4 months ago

BharatPe files fresh injunction plea against Ashneer Grover. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

In fresh legal trouble for Ashneer Grover, Resilient Innovations, the parent firm of BharatPe, has filed a case in the Delhi high court against the ex-Shark Tank India judge, seeking an injunction after he divulged what it said was ‘confidential' information about the fintech company, in public domain. Ashneer Grover The hearing against Grover, BharatPe's estranged co-founder, took place on …

BharatPe files fresh case against Ashneer for sharing ’confidential information’
1 year, 4 months ago

BharatPe files fresh case against Ashneer for sharing ’confidential information’

Live Mint  

Accusing Ashneer Grover of sharing 'confidential information' relating to the company, fintech firm BharatPe's parent company Resilient Innovations filed a fresh case in the Delhi High Court seeking an injunction, Economic Times reported on 24 November. Last week, BharatPe's embattled cofounder Ashneer Grover posted on X regarding the equity allocation and secondary components undertaken during the company’s Series E funding …

Ashneer Grover, Wife Summoned by Delhi Police Day After Being Stopped at Airport
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashneer Grover, Wife Summoned by Delhi Police Day After Being Stopped at Airport

News 18  

The Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing has summoned BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover and his wife Madhuri Jain for questioning in connection with an alleged Rs 81-crore fraud at the fintech unicorn, police sources said on Friday. The EOW filed an FIR against Mr Grover, Madhuri Jain and their family members Deepak Gupta, Suresh Jain and Shwetank Jain in May in …

Will Remove Article Carrying Ashneer Grover's Statements Against BharatPe: Entrepreneur Magazine To Delhi High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Will Remove Article Carrying Ashneer Grover's Statements Against BharatPe: Entrepreneur Magazine To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

US-based Entrepreneur magazine has told the Delhi High Court that it will remove all its publications relating to an article or cover story containing the allegedly defamatory statements made by former BharatPe Managing Director Ashneer Grover against the fintech company. The undertaking was given by Entrepreneur magazine before Justice Jyoti Singh on July 14 in a defamation suit filed by …

Delhi High Court refuses to stay investigation against Ashneer Grover, wife in Economic Offences Wing FIR
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court refuses to stay investigation against Ashneer Grover, wife in Economic Offences Wing FIR

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on June 1 refused to stay, at this stage, an investigation against BharatPe co-founder and former CEO Ashneer Grover, and his wife Madhuri Jain Grover, in a case of an alleged ₹81-crore fraud based on a complaint lodged by the fintech unicorn. The Judge issued notice on the petition by Mr. Grover and his wife seeking …

Delhi HC denies stay on investigation against Ashneer Grover and wife
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi HC denies stay on investigation against Ashneer Grover and wife

Live Mint  

Delhi HC on Thursday refused to stay the investigation against Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jain Grover in the FIR registered by Delhi Police based on a complaint by BharatPe, the company which has alleged that Grover and his wife were involved in a fraud amounting to ₹81 crore, according to a report published by Bar and Bench. The Economic Offences …

Delhi Police registers FIR against BharatPe ex-MD Ashneer Grover for 'misappropriation of funds'
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi Police registers FIR against BharatPe ex-MD Ashneer Grover for 'misappropriation of funds'

The Hindu  

The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has filed an FIR against former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover, his wife Madhuri Jain Grover and family members Deepak Gupta, Suresh Jain and Shwetank Jain for an alleged ₹81 crore fraud after a complaint by the fintech unicorn. BharatPe in the complaint alleged that Mr. Grover and his family caused damages of …

FIR against BharatPe ex-MD Ashneer Grover, family
1 year, 10 months ago

FIR against BharatPe ex-MD Ashneer Grover, family

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Economic Offences Wing on Wednesday registered an FIR against former BharatPe managing director Ashneer Grover, his wife Madhuri Jain Grover, and family members, including Deepak Gupta, Suresh Jain, and Shwetank Jain. From the contents of the complaint and enquiry conducted so far, prima-facie offences punishable under Sections 406/408/409/420/467/468/471/120B IPC are made out,” the FIR copy reads, a …

HC Issues Summons to Ashneer Grover on BharatPe’s Co-founder’s Plea Reclaiming Shares
2 years, 2 months ago

HC Issues Summons to Ashneer Grover on BharatPe’s Co-founder’s Plea Reclaiming Shares

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued summons to payment app BharatPe’s former MD Ashneer Grover on a suit by the company’s co-founder seeking to reclaim the shares he transferred to his erstwhile colleague. Justice Prateek Jalan noted Grover’s counsel’s submission that he will file a reply to the suit and not create any third party rights to the 16,110 shares …

BharatPe’s founder Koladiya sues Grover to reclaim shares
2 years, 2 months ago

BharatPe’s founder Koladiya sues Grover to reclaim shares

Live Mint  

Bhavik Koladiya, the original founder of BharatPe, has filed a lawsuit against Ashneer Grover in the Delhi High Court. Koladiya is taking legal action against BharatPe’s co-founder and former managing director Grover “to get back his shares from him.” The matter has been listed before Justice Prateek Jalan in the Delhi High Court. However, six months later in December 2018 …

Remain Courteous: Delhi HC Tells BharatPe, Former MD Ashneer Grover
2 years, 2 months ago

Remain Courteous: Delhi HC Tells BharatPe, Former MD Ashneer Grover

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Monday advised payment app BharatPe and its estranged co-founder Ashneer Grover to be courteous to each other even after their falling out. Justice Navin Chawla, while hearing BharatPe’s lawsuit against Grover, its former MD, and his family members to restrain them from making allegedly defamatory statements, blamed social media for “bringing us down to this …

BharatPe vs Ashneer Grover case: Delhi HC asks Grover to maintain decorum
2 years, 2 months ago

BharatPe vs Ashneer Grover case: Delhi HC asks Grover to maintain decorum

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court on Monday told the counsel for former BharatPe managing director Ashneer Grover to ask him to maintain decorum and not to speak against the company’s chief officers. The court was hearing a civil suit filed by BharatPe on 8 December seeking ₹88 crore in damages and orders to restrain Grover and others from making defamatory statements …

BharatPe approaches Delhi HC to restrain Ashneer Grover, wife, others from making defamatory statements
2 years, 3 months ago

BharatPe approaches Delhi HC to restrain Ashneer Grover, wife, others from making defamatory statements

The Hindu  

: The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued summons to BharatPe’s former managing director Ashneer Grover and his wife on a suit filed by the company seeking to restrain them from making defamatory statements against the fintech firm. The High Court gave Mr. Grover, his wife Madhuri Jain and others two weeks to submit replies to the plea filed by …

BharatPe Files Criminal Suit Against Ashneer Grover, Family; Know What Is The Case
2 years, 3 months ago

BharatPe Files Criminal Suit Against Ashneer Grover, Family; Know What Is The Case

News 18  

Fintech unicorn BhartPe has filed a criminal suit against its former MD and co-founder Ashneer Grover and his family, seeking up to Rs 88.67 crore in damages for alleged cheating and embezzlement of funds. “Pass a decree of permanent injunction restraining the defendants and/or anyone on their behalf in any manner whatsoever from making defamatory/derogatory statements concerning the plaintiff, its …

Ashneer Grover Asks BharatPe to Show Cause CEO for 'Despicable Behaviour'; Boardroom Drama Still On
2 years, 11 months ago

Ashneer Grover Asks BharatPe to Show Cause CEO for 'Despicable Behaviour'; Boardroom Drama Still On

News 18  

BharatPe vs Ashneer Grover: BharatPe co-founder and former managing director Ashneer Grover has sent a letter to the payments firm’s board and sought apology from its CEO Suhail Sameer for his comments on LinkedIn against him and his sister Aashima. In his letter, Ashneer Grover said that Suhail Sameer’s words on social media were not only defamatory, but “also blatantly …

BharatPe-Ashneer Grover Controversy: Ministry of Corporate Affairs Looking At Board's Conduct
3 years ago

BharatPe-Ashneer Grover Controversy: Ministry of Corporate Affairs Looking At Board's Conduct

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has decided to look at how the board of BharatPe acted during its fight with Ashneer Grover, former managing director and co-founder of the fintech firm. Ashneer Grover resigned from his post at BharatPe last week after nearly two months of high drama where he locked horns with board members and key investors. …

BharatPe Board Not To Intervene In Bhavik Koladiya And Ashneer Grover Stake Issue
3 years ago

BharatPe Board Not To Intervene In Bhavik Koladiya And Ashneer Grover Stake Issue

ABP News  

New Delhi: As the Ashneer-BharatPe fight now on a legal course, the Board of the company is not going to intervene in a new controversy regarding the fintech company's original founder Bhavik Koladiya and his stake in the firm. Another co-founder Shashvat Nakrani has written a fresh letter to employees, saying that Ashneer tried to create a false narrative about …

BharatPe Co-Founder Nakrani Says Board Acted Decisively In Removing Ashneer Grover
3 years ago

BharatPe Co-Founder Nakrani Says Board Acted Decisively In Removing Ashneer Grover

ABP News  

New Delhi: Shashvat Nakrani, co-founder BharatPe, has accused Ashneer Grover, another co-founder of the fintech firm, of creating a false narrative about the company and said the board acted quickly and decisively in unseating him after PwC report, according to a report in the PTI. Ashneer sent in his resignation late night on March 1, 2022 to the board, minutes …

Ashneer Grover vs BharatPe: 5 key takeaways from boardroom fight at unicorn startup
3 years ago

Ashneer Grover vs BharatPe: 5 key takeaways from boardroom fight at unicorn startup

India Today  

The rise of Ashneer Grover and unicorn startup BharatPe was considered as an inspiring Indian entrepreneurs' success story till a rift between the co-founder of the company and board members snowballed into a major controversy. The payment startup hitback by stripping its co-founder Ashneer Grover of all positions for his alleged 'misdeeds' and may take further legal actions, including clawing …

BharatPe says Ashneer Grover used firm money to fund lavish lifestyle, removes him from all posts
3 years ago

BharatPe says Ashneer Grover used firm money to fund lavish lifestyle, removes him from all posts

India Today  

Indian fintech firm BharatPe has removed Ashneer Grover from all positions in the company, including from his post of director on the board. In a statement, the company said that Ashneer Grover submitted his resignation as soon as he heard that the firm’s internal records would be reviewed by independent external advisors. “Ashneer Grover quickly shirked responsibility by sending an …

BharatPe board may take legal action against Ashneer Grover, alleges family 'engaged in misappropriation of funds'
3 years ago

BharatPe board may take legal action against Ashneer Grover, alleges family 'engaged in misappropriation of funds'

Firstpost  

Ashneer Grover is no longer an employee, a founder, or a director of the company, said a statement issued by BharatPe. BharatPe reserves the right to take legal action against the embattled co-founder Ashneer Grover who quit yesterday as managing director and board director, the company said in a detailed statement hours after an extensive late night board meeting. Bitter …

Ashneer Grover is 'No Longer a Founder' of BharatPe; Company Can Take Legal Action for 'Spinning Lies'
3 years ago

Ashneer Grover is 'No Longer a Founder' of BharatPe; Company Can Take Legal Action for 'Spinning Lies'

News 18  

A day after Ashneer Grover resigning from BharatPe, the company’s board said that he is no longer an employee, a founder, or a director of the fintech firm. “As a result of his misdeeds, Mr. Grover is no longer an employee, a founder, or a director of the company,” the board said in a statement. Ashneer Grover, the embattled founder …

BharatPe removes Ashneer Grover from all positions over involvement in misappropriation of company funds
3 years ago

BharatPe removes Ashneer Grover from all positions over involvement in misappropriation of company funds

India TV News  

BharatPe removes Ashneer Grover from all positions over involvement in misappropriation of company funds In an emotionally-charged letter addressed to the Board of Directors, Ashneer on Tuesday said that while they will not find a single act of impropriety against him, "I will not be participating in your charade". Highlights "Grover is no longer an employee, a founder, or a …

BharatPe-Ashneer Grover Battle Not Over: Board to Meet Today, Says Reserves Right to Take Action
3 years ago

BharatPe-Ashneer Grover Battle Not Over: Board to Meet Today, Says Reserves Right to Take Action

News 18  

BharatPe boardroom-battle is not over yet. Ashneer Grover, the beleaguered co-founder of the fintech firm has resigned as the managing director and a director on the company’s board, with immediate effect. Replying to Grover’s resignation BharatPe spokesperson told CNBC-TV18, “Ashneer Grover resigned as Managing Director and Board Director of BharatPe minutes after receiving the agenda for upcoming Board meeting.” The …

Ashneer Grover quits BharatPe board: Full text of resignation letter
3 years ago

Ashneer Grover quits BharatPe board: Full text of resignation letter

India Today  

Ashneer Grover has resigned as the managing director of BharatPe. Last week, the services of Grover’s wife and ex-head of controls at the Indian fintech unicorn Madhuri Jain, were terminated by BharatPe based on the allegations of financial irregularities and money siphoning, according to a Business Today report. ASHNEER GROVER'S RESIGNATION LETTER - FULL TEXT Here is the full text …

BharatPe Co-founder Ashneer Grover Resigns, Says 'Founder of Company Reduced to...'
3 years ago

BharatPe Co-founder Ashneer Grover Resigns, Says 'Founder of Company Reduced to...'

News 18  

Ashneer Grover, the co-founder and managing director of BharatPe, has resigned from the fintech firm amid ongoing controversy at the company. BharatPe-Ashneer Grover Controversy: A Timeline Earlier this year, a phone conversation went viral in which a man, alleged to be Ashneer Grover, could be heard abusing an employee of Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender had missed out on …

Ashneer Grover quits as BharatPe MD soon after getting board meeting agenda
3 years ago

Ashneer Grover quits as BharatPe MD soon after getting board meeting agenda

India TV News  

Highlights The board meet included consideration of action against him based on the report submitted by PwC The Board reserves the right to take action based on the report's findings Build incrementally even half of the value I created so far, said Ashneer in the letter Fintech firm BharatPe's managing director Ashneer Grover has resigned minutes after receiving an upcoming …

No Relief For BharatPe Co-Founder Ashneer Grover As Singapore Arbitration Quashes Plea
3 years, 1 month ago

No Relief For BharatPe Co-Founder Ashneer Grover As Singapore Arbitration Quashes Plea

ABP News  

New Delhi: Ashneer Grover, co-founder and managing director of BharatPe, has failed to secure interim relief from the Singapore International Arbitration Centre which has allowed an investigation against him on alleged financial irregularities and governance lapses at the company, the PTI reported quoting sources. Grover, who last month went on a two-month leave of absence following allegations of using abusive …

Will BharatPe Terminate Co-Founder Ashneer Grover After His Wife? Here's a Timeline of the Saga
3 years, 1 month ago

Will BharatPe Terminate Co-Founder Ashneer Grover After His Wife? Here's a Timeline of the Saga

News 18  

The boardroom drama over the reigns of fintech major BharatPe shows no signs of abating. In the latest turn of events, Madhuri Jain, the company’s controller and Ashneer Grover’s, cofounder and managing director of BharatPe, wife, on charges of misappropriating funds. Sameer also called for employee trust, as the corporate battle between BharatPe’s board and cofounder Ashneer Grover had left …

BharatPe Sacks Ashneer Grover's Wife Madhuri Jain Grover Amid Charges Of Financial Fraud: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

BharatPe Sacks Ashneer Grover's Wife Madhuri Jain Grover Amid Charges Of Financial Fraud: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a significant development, BharatPe has terminated the services of to Ashneer Grover's wife Madhuri Jain Grover, head of controls at the fintech platform, for alleged financial irregularities during her tenure in the company. Quoting sources IANS on Wednesday said that Madhuri Jain's contract was terminated as the probe has found misappropriation of funds during her time at …

Ashneer Grover controversy: Interim report on governance lapses in BharatPe in 2 weeks: CEO Suhail Sameer
3 years, 1 month ago

Ashneer Grover controversy: Interim report on governance lapses in BharatPe in 2 weeks: CEO Suhail Sameer

India TV News  

BharatPe chief executive Suhail Sameer in a communication to employees has stated that there were a couple of "serious allegations" of governance lapses, which warranted a fine-tooth-comb audit of governance practices by outside experts. Later, Grover reportedly stated that he was "arm-twisted" by the company's investors into going on leave and had lost confidence in CEO Sameer Suhail, and he …

Financial scam at BharatPe, founder Ashneer Grover involved: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Financial scam at BharatPe, founder Ashneer Grover involved: Report

Op India  

Ashneer Grover, the founder of BharatPe, who took a “voluntary leave of absence” until the end of March after the abusive phone call controversy, is now again caught in the eye of the storm as allegations of financial fraud as surfaced against his wife and brother-in-law. According to the investigation, Madhuri Jain, the wife of BharatPe founder Ashneer Grover, received …

BharatPe founder Ashneer Grover denies allegations of fraud, poor work culture; guns for his investors
3 years, 1 month ago

BharatPe founder Ashneer Grover denies allegations of fraud, poor work culture; guns for his investors

Firstpost  

Grover has made it clear that current CEO Suhail Sameer does not have his support, and that the latter is the ‘investors’ puppet’ Ashneer Grover is calm. Grover is co-founder and managing director of BharatPe, a company that was better known for its QR code aggregator app, service and surprise bank licence until a month ago, but is now best …

Ashneer Grover controversy: BharatPe says not fired any employee, audit is on
3 years, 1 month ago

Ashneer Grover controversy: BharatPe says not fired any employee, audit is on

India TV News  

Facing a controversy over its Co-founder and Managing Director Ashneer Grover, fintech platform BharatPe on Saturday said it has not terminated the services of any employee at this stage. BharatPe, which is doing an independent audit of the company's internal processes and systems after the controversy erupted over Grover allegedly using inappropriate language against Kotak Mahindra Bank's staff, said that …

BharatPe likely to fire co-founder Ashneer Grover amid fraud concerns
3 years, 1 month ago

BharatPe likely to fire co-founder Ashneer Grover amid fraud concerns

Live Mint  

The board of BharatPe has decided to terminate the services of Ashneer Grover, the company’s co-founder and managing director, two people familiar with the developments said. The company this week has also terminated the services of 15 employees, including Madhuri Jain, head of controls at BharatPe, who is married to Grover, one of the two people said. “We again urge …

After ‘Audiogate’, BharatPe co-founder goes on voluntary leave: All you need to know about scandal surrounding Ashneer Grover
3 years, 2 months ago

After ‘Audiogate’, BharatPe co-founder goes on voluntary leave: All you need to know about scandal surrounding Ashneer Grover

Firstpost  

BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover issued a statement that he will be taking a leave of absence till March-end, just two weeks after an abusive audio clip of his with a Kotak Mahindra Bank was leaked online Days after an abusive audio clip of him emerged, BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover has decided to go on a ‘voluntary leave of absence’ till …

Abusive phone call row: BharatPe's Ashneer Grover to be on leave for over 2 months
3 years, 2 months ago

Abusive phone call row: BharatPe's Ashneer Grover to be on leave for over 2 months

Op India  

On January 19, Ashneer Grover, co-founder and Managing Director of fintech firm BharatPe, went on a “voluntary leave of absence” till the end of March. As per the company’s statement, “Ashneer Grover, our co-founder and MD, has today informed the Board of his decision to take voluntary of absence from BharatPe till March-end. Ashneer had co-built BharatPe from scratch, and …

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover takes voluntary leave till March-end
3 years, 2 months ago

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover takes voluntary leave till March-end

Hindustan Times  

BharatPe co-founder and managing director Ashneer Grover, who was recently embroiled in a controversy over purportedly using abusive language against Kotak Mahindra Bank staff, has taken a voluntary leave till March-end. BharatPe co-founder and managing director Ashneer Grover Grover informed the company's Board about his decision to proceed on leave earlier in the day, as per a statement issued by …

BharatPe MD Ashneer Grover Goes On Voluntary Leave Till March-End Amid Turmoil
3 years, 2 months ago

BharatPe MD Ashneer Grover Goes On Voluntary Leave Till March-End Amid Turmoil

ABP News  

New Delhi: Fintech firm BharatPe on Wednesday said its co-founder and MD Ashneer Grover has decided to take a voluntary leave of absence from BharatPe till March-end. While BharatPe did not specify a reason for Grover's decision, it said the co-founder had on Wednesday informed the Board of his decision to take a voluntary leave of absence from BharatPe till …

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