PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam apologizes for remarks on Karnataka job quota bill, facing criticism and boycott calls.

PhonePe CEO, Sameer Nigam, has issued an "unconditional apology" after facing backlash for his comments on Karnataka's proposed job quota bill. Nigam stated that he never intended to insult the state or its people, and if his comments hurt anyone's sentiments, he is truly sorry. PhonePe, founded in Bengaluru, has faced criticism and boycott calls on social media due to Nigam's opposition to the draft bill.