 "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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Amazon vs RIL for Future: What's at stake & what's next in the retail war?
According to the sources, Future group has been told not to proceed with its sale of shares to RIL till the outcome of the arbitration process
 "Amazon vs RIL for Future: What's at stake & what's next in the retail war?")
JPC on data protection: Paytm says yes to govt regulation, Google differs
Paytm said it wanted the government to ensure that all companies in the digital sphere offering services in India also had their servers in the country.
 "JPC on data protection: Paytm says yes to govt regulation, Google differs")
Over 1 mn small enterprises shop on Amazon Business during festive sale
The number of buying customers, largest ever for any Amazon Business event, saw a 61% spike compared to Great Indian Festival 2019
 "Over 1 mn small enterprises shop on Amazon Business during festive sale")
From Gangtok to Gir, Flipkart and Amazon festive sales traverse India
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce, with an increasing number of consumers shopping online at a higher frequency
 "From Gangtok to Gir, Flipkart and Amazon festive sales traverse India")
Top Amazon officials appear before Parliamentary panel on data protection
Earlier, experts at the Jeff Bezos-led firm had expressed their inability to appear before the JPC, citing travel restrictions due to Covid-19
 "Top Amazon officials appear before Parliamentary panel on data protection")
Flipkart will invest more in offline firms, says CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy
The Walmart-owned firm is looking at an online-offline business combination, quite like rivals Amazon and Reliance JioMart.
 "Flipkart will invest more in offline firms, says CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy")
We believe e-commerce can touch $100 bn: Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Being an industry leader, the role that Flipkart plays is to expand the market, says Krishnamurthy
 "We believe e-commerce can touch $100 bn: Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy")
Hear CCI plea for vacating stay on probe against Amazon, Flipkart: SC to HC
SC has asked the High Court to decide on the matter within a period of six weeks
 "Hear CCI plea for vacating stay on probe against Amazon, Flipkart: SC to HC")
Data Protection Bill: Amazon to appear before joint parliamentary committee
The parliament committee wants to examine all the stakeholders including Amazon, Facebook and Google to get their perspective about personal data protection issues
Ola's Khichdi Experiment crosses 1 mn orders amid Covid-19 pandemic
The SoftBank-backed ride-hailing firm's Ola Foods plans to build a portfolio of 8 -10 brands across a network of about 200 kitchens in the country
 "Ola's Khichdi Experiment crosses 1 mn orders amid Covid-19 pandemic")
Future-RIL deal: Amazon gets a favourable ruling in arbitration case
Future can't go ahead with its Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance till the completion of the arbitration process as the emergency arbitrator ruling is in 'toto'
India's Personal Data Protection Bill may tighten compliances for Big Tech
People in the know said that officials from companies such as Google, Twitter and digital payments firm Paytm are expected to make the presentations during the last week of this month
E-commerce industry sees order volume growth of 31% during July-Sept 2020
After the lockdown was lifted across the country, this was the first quarter in which businesses were operational in a large part of the country
 "E-commerce industry sees order volume growth of 31% during July-Sept 2020")
Walmart-backed payments firm PhonePe launches vehicle insurance service
Firm says users don't need to upload documents before making a purchase and they can view their policy documents instantly
 "Walmart-backed payments firm PhonePe launches vehicle insurance service")
Food delivery volumes back to 85% of pre-Covid levels, says Swiggy
The recovery is taking place owing to multiple rounds of unlocks and restaurants opening up for business.
 "Food delivery volumes back to 85% of pre-Covid levels, says Swiggy")
IPL playing key role in recovery of food delivery firms Swiggy, Zomato
Analysts say that due to IPL event food delivery volumes are seeing a jump and foodtech companies are capitalising on that demand
 "IPL playing key role in recovery of food delivery firms Swiggy, Zomato")
Amazon, Flipkart woo 'kiranas' for upcoming festive season sales
These kiranas and local stores will play a crucial role to sell and safely deliver shipments to millions of customers during these sales
 "Amazon, Flipkart woo 'kiranas' for upcoming festive season sales")
FM's consumption boost of Rs 1 trillion to turbocharge e-commerce cos
While India e-commerce is booming, retail sector is steadily recovering post 'unlock' to reach over 80% of pre-Covid levels of about $780 bn in 2020, according to RedSeer
 "FM's consumption boost of Rs 1 trillion to turbocharge e-commerce cos")
Walmart, Flipkart make fresh investment in supply chain tech firm Ninjacart
For Bengaluru-based Ninjacart, the investment further deepens the partnership with Walmart and the Flipkart Group to improve its offerings and enhance the customer experience
FB appoints Sunil Abraham to shape its stance on tech policy in India
Abraham joins FB as the Public Policy, Director for Data and Emerging Tech
 "FB appoints Sunil Abraham to shape its stance on tech policy in India")