Kabeer Biswas, the last remaining cofounder and CEO of Reliance Retail-backed Dunzo, is in talks to step down following a challenging period for the quick commerce company. Decisions on his 3.4% stake are pending, with Reliance Retail's approval being crucial. The company laid off 75% of its workforce last year.
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