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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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Qatar sovereign fund asks HC to block Byju founder's personal assets

Qatar Investment Authority invested in edtech company in 2019 and 2022

Qatar sovereign fund asks HC to block Byju founder's personal assets
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 4:02 PM IST

Hitting snooze button: Rest assured, sleep economy is taking off

From AI-enabled mattresses and pillow menus to sleep therapists, restful nights are big business

Hitting snooze button: Rest assured, sleep economy is taking off
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

Swiggy Instamart bolsters leadership team with Amazon, Reliance picks

Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala, Mayank Rajvaidya, Manu Sasidharan, and Kumar Rahul join Swiggy in key roles

Swiggy Instamart bolsters leadership team with Amazon, Reliance picks
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 8:47 PM IST

India uniquely positioned to drive new AI innovations: Google DeepMind

Two senior executives of Google DeepMind explain the laboratory's work in the country

India uniquely positioned to drive new AI innovations: Google DeepMind
Updated On : 21 Jul 2024 | 11:36 PM IST

PhonePe CEO apologises for lashing out at Karnataka reservation bill

If my comments hurt anyone's sentiment, I am truly sorry and would like to offer you an unconditional apology: PhonePe's Sameer Nigam

PhonePe CEO apologises for lashing out at Karnataka reservation bill
Updated On : 21 Jul 2024 | 8:54 PM IST

Edtech firm Byju's moves NCLAT against NCLT order, seeks urgent hearing

Byju's, once valued at $22 billion, is seeking an urgent hearing at NCLAT against the insolvency order by NCLT based on a plea from BCCI over the non-payment of Rs 158 crore

Edtech firm Byju's moves NCLAT against NCLT order, seeks urgent hearing
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 10:40 PM IST

Krutrim takes on Google, unveils new pricing & future roadmap for Ola Maps

For larger volumes, despite recent price adjustments by Google, Krutrim said it is offering prices which are 50 per cent of Google Maps' reduced rates, ensuring value for the users

Krutrim takes on Google, unveils new pricing & future roadmap for Ola Maps
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 9:17 PM IST

Byju's may challenge NCLT's insolvency proceedings order against its parent

Sources say the company may approach NCLAT in the next few days

Byju's may challenge NCLT's insolvency proceedings order against its parent
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 10:00 PM IST

Google unveils latest AI technologies to support Indian developers

At the Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024 event, the tech giant said that it is committed to empowering Indian innovators to harness AI's full potential, creating solutions that not only address India'

Google unveils latest AI technologies to support Indian developers
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 8:49 PM IST

Dharana Capital acquires shares worth Rs 400 crore in Urban Company

Dharana Capital founder Vamsi Duvvuri to join the board as Non-Executive Director

Dharana Capital acquires shares worth Rs 400 crore in Urban Company
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 6:30 PM IST

Fitterfly collab with Google Cloud to launch AI feature for diabetic people

Fitterfly Klik uses AI computer vision paired with the Fitterfly Nutrition Database, comprising over 37,000 Indian foods, to recognize, analyze, and break down food

Fitterfly collab with Google Cloud to launch AI feature for diabetic people
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 5:14 PM IST

Cropin unveils Sage: AI-powered agri-intelligence for global agriculture

Cropin's Sage aims to revolutionise agriculture by enabling seed manufacturers, food processors and govt to make informed decisions based on real-time data on cultivation practices, climate, soil etc

Cropin unveils Sage: AI-powered agri-intelligence for global agriculture
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 3:41 PM IST

Google working with govt to support 10,000 startups in GenAI solutions

Company says its Build with AI event has helped 25,000 developers in 43 cities across India

Google working with govt to support 10,000 startups in GenAI solutions
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 1:47 PM IST
Ola Electric likely to drive in IPO at a lower valuation of $4.5 billion
Updated On : 16 Jul 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

Tesla veteran Jay Vijayan's startup Tekion secures $200 million funding

Automotive software platform gets backing of Dragoneer Investment Group at a valuation of $4 billion

Tesla veteran Jay Vijayan's startup Tekion secures $200 million funding
Updated On : 16 Jul 2024 | 11:11 PM IST

Launchpad Kashmir: Excitel's Vivek Raina and 6 others unveil startup fund

Launchpad Kashmir would fund and incubate 24 startups by FY25 in Jammu and Kashmir region, taking them from the ideation stage to the seed funding round

Launchpad Kashmir: Excitel's Vivek Raina and 6 others unveil startup fund
Updated On : 15 Jul 2024 | 11:22 PM IST

IndusDC earmarks Rs 100 crore to co-build hard tech startups in India

The venture studio will identify technologies and lab stage ideas related to CO2 emission reduction primarily in the industrial and energy sector

IndusDC earmarks Rs 100 crore to co-build hard tech startups in India
Updated On : 15 Jul 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

IPO-bound Swiggy announces fifth ESOP liquidity programme worth $65 million

So far, the company has cumulatively enabled over Rs 1,000 crore of ESOP liquidity over the five events, benefiting over 3,200 employees

IPO-bound Swiggy announces fifth ESOP liquidity programme worth $65 million
Updated On : 15 Jul 2024 | 8:44 PM IST

Gig workers Bill may hurt ease of doing biz: Startups to Karnataka govt

The startup and tech company group said that very wide powers of inspection have been granted to the state government, which are excessively broad and vague

Gig workers Bill may hurt ease of doing biz: Startups to Karnataka govt
Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

Nasscom writes to Karnataka CM, raises concerns over draft gig workers bill

It says the Bill lays down onerous and prescriptive obligations on aggregators like the minimum notice period for termination, algorithmic disclosures, monitoring and tracking mechanisms

Nasscom writes to Karnataka CM, raises concerns over draft gig workers bill
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 11:08 PM IST