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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Mattress and furniture maker Wakefit unveils AI-powered sleep solutions
Users will receive reports on sleep stages, respiratory rate, snoring, movement, and overall sleep quality and get an aggregated sleep score
 "Mattress and furniture maker Wakefit unveils AI-powered sleep solutions")
Uber invests in tech-led features to make it safer for riders, drivers
The ride-hailing firm has also built the Centre of Excellence for safety, where teams handle safety issues ranging from a verbal dispute over cash or route to critical incidents like accidents
 "Uber invests in tech-led features to make it safer for riders, drivers")
India's developer population booming, age of AI has begun: GitHub CEO
Dohmke, who is on an India visit, said that by 2027, India will overtake the United States as the largest software developer community on Earth
 "India's developer population booming, age of AI has begun: GitHub CEO")
India will be the global AI leader, says GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke
Dohmke said there's incredible energy and things are moving and evolving fast in terms of infrastructure, which is a reflection of the country's flourishing software industry
 "India will be the global AI leader, says GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke")
IPO-bound FirstCry plans to scale up its operations in global markets
The company plans to set up new modern stores and warehouses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), according to the sources
 "IPO-bound FirstCry plans to scale up its operations in global markets")
Former upGrad executives Kadekar, Konwar launch The Leadership Project
This venture aims to deliver leadership content that is globally relevant while being deeply rooted in India's diverse cultural contexts
 "Former upGrad executives Kadekar, Konwar launch The Leadership Project")
Unacademy cofounder and CTO Hemesh Singh quits the edtech company
After almost a decade of building Unacademy, Singh has decided to move from an executive role to an advisory role
 "Unacademy cofounder and CTO Hemesh Singh quits the edtech company")
NCLAT dismisses plea filed by foreign investors against edtech giant Byju's
NCLAT dismissed an appeal filed by the four investors - MIH EdTech Investments, a subsidiary of Prosus NV, General Atlantic Singapore, Peak XV Partners Operations LLC, and Sofina
 "NCLAT dismisses plea filed by foreign investors against edtech giant Byju's")
E-com giant Amazon to acquire some assets of streaming service MX Player
The company said that the transaction is not yet complete
 "E-com giant Amazon to acquire some assets of streaming service MX Player")
Byju's lenders start bankruptcy proceedings against its US assets
Byju's founders unlawfully diverted $533 million in loan proceeds, the whereabouts of which are still unknown, alleged the lenders
 "Byju's lenders start bankruptcy proceedings against its US assets")
Lenskart raises $200 million in secondary round at $5 billion valuation
Peyush Bansal-led firm continues to deepen its penetration in India while rapidly scaling its international presence in Asia including in Southeast Asia and the Middle East
 "Lenskart raises $200 million in secondary round at $5 billion valuation")
Baron Capital boosts food delivery firm Swiggy valuation to $15.1 billion
The food delivery firm's investors have been consecutively marking up the company's valuation over the last year as it gears up for an IPO this year
 "Baron Capital boosts food delivery firm Swiggy valuation to $15.1 billion")
Selling like hot cakes: Online sales blaze as consumers click to stay cool
One of the main players in the quick commerce space- Swiggy Instamart, has witnessed a sharp rise in sales of juices, cold drinks, and ice creams
 "Selling like hot cakes: Online sales blaze as consumers click to stay cool")
What we see today is appropriate level of investment: Ben Mathias
Mathias said there is a correction taking place in the ecosystem compared to three years ago when companies were given money unjustifiably
 "What we see today is appropriate level of investment: Ben Mathias")
Aim to connect lenders, customers for financial needs: PhonePe Lending CEO
In unsecured loans, there is no asset or underlying security that is taken from the customer, said Gala
 "Aim to connect lenders, customers for financial needs: PhonePe Lending CEO")
Flipkart expects over 100 mn visitors during its 'Big End of Season Sale'
Beginning June 1, 2024, this special fashion event will offer customers a personalised shopping experience with access to over 75 lakh styles
 "Flipkart expects over 100 mn visitors during its 'Big End of Season Sale'")
PhonePe launches secured lending platform with banks, fintech firms
Walmart-owned fintech firm says service will help 535 mn users on its platform
 "PhonePe launches secured lending platform with banks, fintech firms")
Non-metros emerging as significant contributors to fashion: Myntra's CBO
Sharon Pais says the demand for international fashion labels, particularly from tier-II cities and beyond, has seen a notable uptick
 "Non-metros emerging as significant contributors to fashion: Myntra's CBO")
Skye Air Mobility: Pioneering drone delivery in cities and remote areas
New Delhi-based tech start-up has transformed the concept of drone deliveries, with an impressive track record of two million successful deliveries
 "Skye Air Mobility: Pioneering drone delivery in cities and remote areas")
Licious gears up for IPO with new CFO Karishma Gupta, profit pursuit
The Bengaluru-based fresh meat company has over 500 Licious stores opening across 20 cities in the next five years as it targets operating profit by the end of the current financial year
 "Licious gears up for IPO with new CFO Karishma Gupta, profit pursuit")