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Mehak Luthra

🍌 Banana prices spike in Bengaluru

Banana rates have reached their highest peaks for the first time in the last five years.

📜 Meesho’s new unlimited leave policy

Bengaluru-based e-commerce company Meesho has rolled out a new unlimited wellness leave policy. The initiative, part of the company’s ‘MeeCARE’ program, is aimed at improving employees’ well-being.

🛋️ IKEA’s first store in Bengaluru

IKEA India opens its first store in Bengaluru to the public today. It is located in Nagasandra.

💵 Settlin raises 1 million USD

Proptech startup Settlin raised approximately ₹7.7 crores from investors (1 million USD) to expand its presence in Bengaluru.

🚌 300 e-buses to be on-road by October

Bus travellers rejoice as you could travel on electric buses from Bengaluru to multiple locations like Hoskote and Attibele soon.