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Saurabh Kumar steps down as Grofers co-founder, stays on company board

Cites personal ambitions for decision, says he wants to wander again

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Samreen Ahmad Bengaluru
After rolling out e-grocery platform Grofers along with co-founder Albinder Dhindsa eight years ago, Saurabh Kumar has decided to call it a day. In an email sent to Grofers employees. Kumar said he’s leaving the company for personal ambitions.

“I have been reflecting on my personal life and personal ambitions for some time. And my decision to step away is the outcome of that. I want to wander again,” he wrote.

While Kumar will not be involved in day-to-day responsibilities at Grofers, he will continue to be a board member and a shareholder at the company. According to reports, he

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