UP government says it has done due diligence and found out that Puch AI lacks the net worth and financial acumen to handle a ₹25,000 crore project.
After Backlash and “Due Diligence”, UP Govt Cancels ₹25,000 Cr MoU with PuchAI
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UP government says it has done due diligence and found out that Puch AI lacks the net worth and financial acumen to handle a ₹25,000 crore project.
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