 "Peerzada Abrar")
Peerzada Abrar
Peerzada Abrar
Peerzada Abrar is a technology and business reporter at Business Standard. He covers the intersection of technology, AI, business and society, and their impact on our lives. This includes tracking top tech firms and startups. He joined Business Standard in 2019 after having worked at The Economic Times and The Hindu, where he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, start-ups, new technologies, venture capital, and private equity. A storyteller at heart, he is captivated by the potential of innovation to address global challenges. His narrative spans from resilient communities combating epidemics and natural disasters to groundbreaking initiatives that empower the underserved and transform humanitarian landscapes.
Peerzada Abrar is a technology and business reporter at Business Standard. He covers the intersection of technology, AI, business and society, and their impact on our lives. This includes tracking top tech firms and startups. He joined Business Standard in 2019 after having worked at The Economic Times and The Hindu, where he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, start-ups, new technologies, venture capital, and private equity. A storyteller at heart, he is captivated by the potential of innovation to address global challenges. His narrative spans from resilient communities combating epidemics and natural disasters to groundbreaking initiatives that empower the underserved and transform humanitarian landscapes.
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Ahead of polls, Google promises a new search for political advertisements
Will introduce an India-specific Political Advertising Transparency Report and searchable Political Ads Library ahead of LS polls
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Again, after 20 years: Founders of India's first e-tailer back in the ring
Vaitheeswaran and Thakran unveiled their new venture called 'Again Drinks'
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Hard choice for promoters of stressed businesses: Sell stake or cash out
Promoters are assessing potential future areas of stress in their businesses and deciding to give up majority stakes rather THAN go to the IBC
 "Hard choice for promoters of stressed businesses: Sell stake or cash out")
From AI to cyber security, Cisco nurturing innovations by hi-tech start-ups
Cisco's machines form the backbone of the Internet
 "From AI to cyber security, Cisco nurturing innovations by hi-tech start-ups")
Drones steal the show, perform aerobatic maneuvers at Aero India 2019
The UAVs could fly at high speeds, detect intruders, do aerobatic maneuvers and communicate with each other intelligently
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Start-ups call for govt support to help indigenise defence industry
Surveillance drones, rockets to put satellites into space, 3D printing machines to make aircraft parts and satellites that provide internet from space were some of the startup innovations on display
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Walmart CEO unfazed by new e-commerce law; hopeful of future with Flipkart
The change in e-commerce policy came into effect from February 1
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Flipkart's Sachin Bansal may join Ola board after Rs 650-crore investment
This is the largest funding by an individual in the app cab
 "Flipkart's Sachin Bansal may join Ola board after Rs 650-crore investment")
Swiggy Stores to take on online grocers Grofers, BigBasket and Dunzo
Valued currently at $3.3 billion, the company plans to launch the service across all major cities in the country
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The farmer's son who sold his ed-tech start-up to Byju's for $120 million
Born in a small village in Rajasthan, Pramod Sharma got into IIT without tutorial help, made his way into Google, left it to set up Osmo, which creates game-based learning solutions for kids
 "The farmer's son who sold his ed-tech start-up to Byju's for $120 million")
Osmo to propel online education start-up Byju's global market launch
By April, the educom will launch Osmo in India
 "Osmo to propel online education start-up Byju's global market launch")
Ola facilitates the issue of 20 million in-trip micro-insurance policies
The ride-hailing firm offers insurance for lost baggage, accidental medical expenses, loss or damage to a laptop and emergency hotel requirement
 "Ola facilitates the issue of 20 million in-trip micro-insurance policies")
Zomato raises Rs 284 cr from Uber, Airbnb investor Glade Brook Capital
The funding would help Zomato compete with rivals such as Swiggy, Uber Eats and Ola-owned Foodpanda, which are also betting big on the online food ordering and delivery market in the country
 "Zomato raises Rs 284 cr from Uber, Airbnb investor Glade Brook Capital")
May make sense for Walmart to walk away from India market: Morgan Stanley
New e-commerce rules will slow overall e-commerce growth by 10-70%, says global financial firm
 "May make sense for Walmart to walk away from India market: Morgan Stanley")
Swiggy Acqui-hires AI startup Kint.io to provide better customer experience
As part of this acqui-hire, the founding members of Kint.io will join the Swiggy team
 "Swiggy Acqui-hires AI startup Kint.io to provide better customer experience")
Blockchain start-up InfiniChains raises $2.4 mn from Ajanta Pharma founder
The firm uses blockchain technology for counterfeit prevention, traceability and authentication of origin of materials in various industries such as fashion and food.
 "Blockchain start-up InfiniChains raises $2.4 mn from Ajanta Pharma founder")
The Better India looks to scale up e-commerce business with new funding
Online media platform raises Rs 25 crore from Elevar Equity, TPG Rise
 "The Better India looks to scale up e-commerce business with new funding")
Fireside Ventures invests in mosquito trap maker, ready-to-cook masala firm
VC fund expects its portfolio of consumer brand start-ups to go global, cross $100 million in sales each in next few years
 "Fireside Ventures invests in mosquito trap maker, ready-to-cook masala firm")
US online lender Kabbage eyes to enter India market to tap digital space
SoftBank-backed firm which has helped its small business customers access over $6 billion in funding is aiming to make Bengaluru as its second headquarter
 "US online lender Kabbage eyes to enter India market to tap digital space")
HP looks to tap manufacturing firms, startups for 3D printing products
The company said it was seeing huge traction in areas such as automotive, healthcare and defence for its 3D printing technology in India
 "HP looks to tap manufacturing firms, startups for 3D printing products")