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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.
Minority shareholders of Aakash have alleged that the company was trying to dilute their shareholding in the company by amending the Articles of Association (AoA)
India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) projected to become a $100 billion industry by 2030, employing over 2.5 million professionals
Forum for Progressive Gig Workers' report says this market is expected to expand at 17% CAGR to reach a gross volume of $455 bn by year-end
Amazon is also offering deals on products such as Sony PlayStation and Xiaomi Smart LED TV
The Group delivered its first full-year standalone profitability, with a profit of approximately Rs 37 crore (before exceptional items), a turnaround from a loss of Rs 143 crore in FY23
This capital will drive ShopDeck's mission to empower small and mid-sized businesses, many of which are emerging brands exploring D2C for first time, to achieve profitability and scale
The acquisition accelerates NTT DATA's strategy to expand its cloud capabilities to meet the global demand for cloud solutions across industries
Other key contributors included income from the financial services arm, service fees, parking charges, and the sale of value-added services such as insurance assistance and warranties
Designed to autonomously handle a wide range of customer interactions, Meesho said the voice bot currently handles about 60,000 calls daily
The largest homegrown social media company reported a 33 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue, reaching Rs 718 crore, up from Rs 540 crore in FY23
Accel's Prakash says India will become precision manufacturing powerhouse for aerospace and defence in next few years
With a daily capacity of over 6 mn shipments, Ekart's last-mile network now spans 98 per cent of Indian postal codes, backed by over 50 million cubic feet of warehousing and a fleet of 7,000 trucks
The minister for IT and biotechnology and rural development and Panchayat Raj, government of Karnataka, said the state should get its share of such opportunities as it is a hub for IT services exports
The aim is to remove redundant roles, improve efficiency, increase margin and attain profitability, according to the sources
Countries showing interest in adopting India's digital public infrastructure model, which would help them deliver essential services, empower citizens, and improve lives by enabling digital inclusion
The draft policy lays down the overall vision of Government of Karnataka for the space sector which is to hold 50 per cent of the national market share and transform into a global destination of space
They emphasised the need for collective innovation to build a robust infrastructure, including electrified buses and smart mobility solutions
This is expected to help more people book their travel in larger vehicles like shuttles helping take vehicles off the road
India's global capability centres (GCCs) are projected to become a $100 billion industry by 2030, employing over 2.5 million professionals, according to industry data
At a time when the 70-hour work week topic has sparked debate online, Premji also said that work-life balance is incredibly important for employees