 "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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Singapore court sentences Byju's founder to six months in jail for contempt
Founder Byju Raveendran says settlement discussions are near conclusion and rejects what he called a misleading portrayal of the case
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From hyperloop to orbit: The IIT alumni who want to see through clouds
GalaxEye founder Suyash Singh and his co-founders spent five years building Drishti, a satellite that sees through clouds even at night, and which was launched earlier this month on a SpaceX rocket
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'Pronto's use of customer data early test of DPDP Act implementation'
India's data-protection framework offers some guardrails but leaves wide room for interpretation in how those rules apply to AI training
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Fundamentum spins up AI, deep-tech investing platform with ₹2,000 cr fund
New vehicle, backed by anchor investor Nandan Nilekani, will target frontier technologies across consumer, enterprise and physical AI and oversee up to ₹1,000 crore in co-investments
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As Strait of Hormuz fears grow, Canada makes an energy pitch to India
With conflict in West Asia raising concerns over energy security, Canada's High Commissioner to India, Chris Cooter, says new export infrastructure could help channel oil, LNG & LPG supplies to India
 "As Strait of Hormuz fears grow, Canada makes an energy pitch to India")
Flipkart's Shopsy bets on AI to win India's next 100 million shoppers
The platform is moving beyond offers-led commerce with gamified shopping and personalised discovery aimed at Gen Z and smaller cities
 "Flipkart's Shopsy bets on AI to win India's next 100 million shoppers")
Flipkart taps India Post to expand e-commerce reach across smaller towns
The partnership will begin in Maharashtra and Gujarat, combining India Post's network of over 150,000 post offices with Flipkart's commerce infrastructure
 "Flipkart taps India Post to expand e-commerce reach across smaller towns")
Snabbit expands into beauty services with quick salon-at-home offering
Startup expands into salon-at-home services with instant fulfilment model after Bengaluru pilot completed over 2,000 beauty service jobs in six weeks
 "Snabbit expands into beauty services with quick salon-at-home offering")
Small-town India is 'beautiful' for Amazon's luxury play: Siddharth Bhagat
Amazon India plans to add over 100 premium beauty brands in 2026 as demand from tier-2 and tier-3 cities accelerates across categories
 "Small-town India is 'beautiful' for Amazon's luxury play: Siddharth Bhagat")
Uber, JSW Group team up to develop EVs for India's ride-hailing market
Partnership will focus on developing and deploying locally tailored electric vehicles as Uber expands its electric mobility push in India
 "Uber, JSW Group team up to develop EVs for India's ride-hailing market")
Sadev Ventures appoints Ishan Kansal as co-founder, managing partner
The move comes as the early-stage investment firm targets ₹1,000 crore in funds under management over the next 12-24 months
 "Sadev Ventures appoints Ishan Kansal as co-founder, managing partner")
Ola Electric Q4 loss narrows as revenue drops 57% amid reset strategy
The electric-scooter maker said FY26 was a reset year focused on improving operations, margins and cell manufacturing, even as revenue remained under pressure
 "Ola Electric Q4 loss narrows as revenue drops 57% amid reset strategy")
PharmEasy's parent has a new playbook: Profit first, growth second
After slashing debt and narrowing losses, API Holdings is prioritising profitability over expansion as it revives long-term IPO ambitions for PharmEasy
 "PharmEasy's parent has a new playbook: Profit first, growth second")
Gen Z investing startup Trackk raises $3.7 mn from Lightspeed, Info Edge
Mumbai-based Trackk plans to expand its investing platform and product offerings as younger Indians increasingly participate in financial markets
 "Gen Z investing startup Trackk raises $3.7 mn from Lightspeed, Info Edge")
Verlinvest stepping up India bet amid AI and geopolitical anxieties
Verlinvest is increasing investments in Indian consumer and healthcare brands, betting that its evergreen model can navigate volatility better than traditional PE funds
 "Verlinvest stepping up India bet amid AI and geopolitical anxieties")
India's ecommerce and ride-hailing firms brace for higher energy costs
Executives warn higher crude prices and West Asia tensions could push up delivery, transport and grocery costs
 "India's ecommerce and ride-hailing firms brace for higher energy costs")
$240 million fundraise propels Rapido post-money valuation to $3 billion
The mobility startup, now valued at $3 billion, is expanding deeper into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets amid rising demand for low-cost transport
 "$240 million fundraise propels Rapido post-money valuation to $3 billion")
Myntra bets on small-town creators to drive online shopping growth
The fashion retailer aims to bring 1 million creators into its affiliate ecosystem as creator-led commerce contributes a growing share of sales
 "Myntra bets on small-town creators to drive online shopping growth")
Uber to set up first India data centre in partnership with Adani Group
Ride-hailing company plans to deepen technology and infrastructure investments in India as it expands AI, mobility and engineering operations in a key growth market
 "Uber to set up first India data centre in partnership with Adani Group")
Quick-commerce firms push deeper into smaller cities as metro growth slows
Amazon and Flipkart are expanding dark-store networks beyond major urban markets as competition and saturation pressure profitability in metros
 "Quick-commerce firms push deeper into smaller cities as metro growth slows")