Peerzada Abrar
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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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Myntra expands the 'Rising Stars' programme to back D2C home brands
Homegrown brands like Sleepyhead and Chumbak join Myntra Rising Stars Home Edit with curated selections across decor, furnishings, smart cookware and more
 "Myntra expands the 'Rising Stars' programme to back D2C home brands")
AI agents can transform customer experience, says Arundhati Bhattacharya
As job roles shift and demand for empathy grows, AI agents are set to change how industry and business are impacted, says Salesforce regional head and former SBI chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya
 "AI agents can transform customer experience, says Arundhati Bhattacharya")
Ecom companies cut Turkish brands' visibility amid Indo-Pak tension
Flipkart Travel, Cleartrip suspend all flight, hotel and holiday package bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan
 "Ecom companies cut Turkish brands' visibility amid Indo-Pak tension")
Group of senior executives exit IPO-bound Flipkart in recent months
Departures come as Flipkart gears up for a $60-70 billion IPO and expands its quick-commerce play against rivals like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto
 "Group of senior executives exit IPO-bound Flipkart in recent months")
Curefoods acquires India rights to Krispy Kreme, plans Northern expansion
Curefoods now holds national rights to Krispy Kreme and has entered North India with 11 new outlets in Delhi NCR, planning further expansion into western markets
 "Curefoods acquires India rights to Krispy Kreme, plans Northern expansion")
E-commerce firms brace for disruptions amid India-Pakistan ceasefire
Companies reroute deliveries, stock essential goods and activate contingency plans to safeguard operations and staff in conflict-affected areas
 "E-commerce firms brace for disruptions amid India-Pakistan ceasefire")
Swiggy Q4 results: Loss widens to ₹1,081 cr despite record Instamart growth
Quick commerce drives 45 per cent revenue growth at Swiggy in Q4FY25 but expansion costs and elevated incentives push adjusted EBITDA loss to ₹732 crore
 "Swiggy Q4 results: Loss widens to ₹1,081 cr despite record Instamart growth")
Indian GCCs shaped our global tech road map: Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert
Sabre's India GCC plays a central role in building AI-based forecasting, pricing, and retail platforms that power travel innovation for global airlines and hotels
 "Indian GCCs shaped our global tech road map: Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert")
Fuze raises $12.2 mn from Galaxy, e& Capital to power digital assets infra
Company will use investment to expand business, product innovation and hiring
 "Fuze raises $12.2 mn from Galaxy, e& Capital to power digital assets infra")
Backing founders building from India for the world: Pearl Agarwal
The pre-seed venture firm is sharpening its investment strategy around emerging AI applications across enterprise software, automation, and industrial analytics
 "Backing founders building from India for the world: Pearl Agarwal")
Househelp in 10 minutes? Q-com model to the rescue for domestic chores
The instant househelp service offers a way to formalisation in the sector, the second highest employer after agriculture, by providing skills, insurance, and guaranteed pay
 "Househelp in 10 minutes? Q-com model to the rescue for domestic chores")
Deloitte gives clean audit opinion on VerSe Innovation's FY24 financials
VerSe Innovation said Deloitte identified weaknesses in internal controls but confirmed the issues did not affect its opinion on the company's consolidated financial statements
 "Deloitte gives clean audit opinion on VerSe Innovation's FY24 financials")
Startup leaders meet Piyush Goyal to discuss innovation, ecosystem growth
Top founders pushed for reforms to attract global talent, boost deeptech, drive investment, steps to ease business operations-including the process of "flipping" companies back to India from overseas
 "Startup leaders meet Piyush Goyal to discuss innovation, ecosystem growth")
Ahead of listing, Ather Energy bullish on driving past rivals in e2W market
The electric scooter maker cited nine-month performance as proof of strength amid rising EV competition
 "Ahead of listing, Ather Energy bullish on driving past rivals in e2W market")
Meesho hits $6.2 bn GMV run rate, to grow 26% annually till FY31: CLSA
Meesho's gains come as incumbent players such as Flipkart and Amazon have seen slight declines in market share, according to the CLSA report
 "Meesho hits $6.2 bn GMV run rate, to grow 26% annually till FY31: CLSA")
Nextiva opens India centre to power AI, customer experience growth
Nextiva launches its biggest facility outside US in Bengaluru
 "Nextiva opens India centre to power AI, customer experience growth")
CARS24 acquires Team-BHP, aims to strengthen India's automotive community
CARS24's involvement is focused on strengthening Team-BHP's product, technology and AI capabilities to improve the experience of its readers and community members
 "CARS24 acquires Team-BHP, aims to strengthen India's automotive community")
Flipkart plans India IPO next year, targets up to $70 billion valuation
The Walmart-owned company has initiated steps to relocate its holding company from Singapore to India, a move intended to smooth the path for a domestic listing
From warehouses to local stores: Ola Electric shifts gear amid row
In addition to cost savings, these changes have resulted in reducing average vehicle inventory from 35 to 20 days, and reducing delivery time for customers from 12 days to 4 days
 "From warehouses to local stores: Ola Electric shifts gear amid row")
IPO-bound Flipkart plans to shift holding company from Singapore to India
Speaking on the development, a Flipkart spokesperson on Monday night said the strategic decision reflects the company's deep and unwavering commitment to India and its remarkable growth
 "IPO-bound Flipkart plans to shift holding company from Singapore to India")