 "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
 "Ahead of polls, Google promises a new search for political advertisements")
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")
Microsoft accelerates AI for health, education, agriculture, and business
It has already seen the potential of some of these, roping in over 700 business establishments and government organisations who are already using its AI solutions to solve their unique problems
 "Microsoft accelerates AI for health, education, agriculture, and business")
BigBasket eyes around Rs 250 crore revenue from organic food business
The Bengaluru-headquartered firm on Sunday unveiled new gluten-free and healthy products under 'bb GoodDiet' range at the Organics & Millets 2019 International Trade Fair here
 "BigBasket eyes around Rs 250 crore revenue from organic food business")
With AI-based technology, Amazon's Make In India innovations going global
In India, the company is betting heavily on technologies such as data analytics, AI, and machine learning (ML) to understand and predict consumer behaviour and build a strong e-commerce business
 "With AI-based technology, Amazon's Make In India innovations going global")
Flipkart invests Rs 1,431 cr in wholesale unit amid e-com policy concerns
According to the firm's regulatory filings, Flipkart's parent entity was issued '486,861 equity shares through the rights issue on January 7, 2019, at a price of Rs 29,400 per share'
 "Flipkart invests Rs 1,431 cr in wholesale unit amid e-com policy concerns")
Isro to set up Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru for manned missions
At a time when the country is giving rise to cutting edge technology start-ups, chairman K Sivan said Isro is open to collaborating for space missions including Gaganyaan
 "Isro to set up Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru for manned missions")
Ola raises Rs 520 crore from HK-based hedge fund Steadview Capital
The new funding is expected to help the Bhavish Aggarwal-led company to intensify its battle with global rival Uber in the Indian market
 "Ola raises Rs 520 crore from HK-based hedge fund Steadview Capital")
Byju's cuts losses by more than half, revenues jump 97% at Rs 489 cr
The improved financial performance of Byju's comes at a time when the company saw its valuation soaring to $3.8 billion
 "Byju's cuts losses by more than half, revenues jump 97% at Rs 489 cr")
Dairy farms employ tech to ramp up production, offer milk that's pure
Happy Milk is one among the many dairy farms that are employing state-of-the-art technologies to produce organic milk in a cost-efficient way
 "Dairy farms employ tech to ramp up production, offer milk that's pure")
Myntra Designs cuts losses by over a third, revenues jumps three-fold
The improved show by Myntra Designs comes at a time when the government is tightening the norms for online retailers
 "Myntra Designs cuts losses by over a third, revenues jumps three-fold")
Supreme Court expresses dismay over violations of Section 66A of IT Act
SC Bench, headed by Justice R F Nariman, sought the Centre's response over the alleged prosecutions even after the apex court scrapped Section 66A
 "Supreme Court expresses dismay over violations of Section 66A of IT Act")
Health-tech startup Vantage Health raises $50 million from IQGEN Holdings
The four-month old startup aims to launch a data-driven healthcare system
 "Health-tech startup Vantage Health raises $50 million from IQGEN Holdings")
Proposed changes to IT Act unlikely to solve core issues: Experts
Experts say changes are more 'cosmetic', can be misused by enforcement agencies
 "Proposed changes to IT Act unlikely to solve core issues: Experts")