New Delhi, May 29 -- Mumbai: Nearly 150 employees in mid-level and regional operations at Ecom Express have already resigned, while CEO Ajay Chitkara and some other senior staff are expected to leave after the Competition Commission of India approves Delhivery's acquisition of the company, two people familiar with the matter told Mint.

"CCI's approval is likely to come through in the next 45 days," said one of the people, adding that several employees have resigned voluntarily. "Lot of roles will become redundant after the acquisition so there will be employees opting out, establishing higher cost savings," the second person said.

A spokesperson for Ecom Express said the company was not in a position to comment while it awaited regulato...