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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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US-based Baron Capital boosts Swiggy's valuation to $12.1 billion

New valuation is above the $11 billion IPO valuation target that Swiggy is eyeing

US-based Baron Capital boosts Swiggy's valuation to $12.1 billion
Updated On : 08 Mar 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

The Ayurveda Experience secures $27 mn in funding led by Jungle Ventures

The funds would help firm ramp up customer engagement on its platform, invest in product R&D

The Ayurveda Experience secures $27 mn in funding led by Jungle Ventures
Updated On : 08 Mar 2024 | 5:49 PM IST

Large representation of Indian data differentiates us: Krutrim's Ravi Jain

Krutrim's head of strategy Ravi Jain said what differentiates the AI platform from others is that it uses Indian data including different languages to train its models

Large representation of Indian data differentiates us: Krutrim's Ravi Jain
Updated On : 07 Mar 2024 | 11:57 PM IST

Flipkart planning to unveil quick commerce service in a couple of months

According to industry sources, 15-20 minute deliveries provided by players such as Zepto, Instamart and Blinkit are taking a major portion of the sales of products away from Flipkart and Amazon

Flipkart planning to unveil quick commerce service in a couple of months
Updated On : 07 Mar 2024 | 11:46 PM IST

IndiGo's Gangwal invests $20 mn in manufacturing services startup Zetwerk

Gangwal started his airline career with United Airlines in 1984. He co-founded IndiGo along with his friend Rahul Bhatia in 2006 with one aircraft

IndiGo's Gangwal invests $20 mn in manufacturing services startup Zetwerk
Updated On : 07 Mar 2024 | 9:31 PM IST

On road to IPO, Udaan saw sales of over 2.25 billion products in 2023

1,500 sellers reach Rs 1 cr in transactions on eB2B platform

On road to IPO, Udaan saw sales of over 2.25 billion products in 2023
Updated On : 05 Mar 2024 | 11:01 PM IST

Byju's investors file caveats in SC expecting challenge to NCLT's order

MIH Edtech Investments BV, Peak XV Partners Investments, Sofina SA and General Atlantic Singapore TL Pte Ltd filed separate caveats in SC as a precautionary move

Byju's investors file caveats in SC expecting challenge to NCLT's order
Updated On : 05 Mar 2024 | 9:20 PM IST

Nasscom urges Karnataka govt to review the uniform taxi fare rules

Government of Karnataka, revised the fare structure applicable to taxis (both mobile application (app)-based and non-app-based city taxis)

Nasscom urges Karnataka govt to review the uniform taxi fare rules
Updated On : 05 Mar 2024 | 7:46 PM IST

Govt's AI advisory only for large platforms, not for startups: MeitY

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the advisory was aimed at preventing untested AI platforms from deploying on the Indian internet

Govt's AI advisory only for large platforms, not for startups: MeitY
Updated On : 04 Mar 2024 | 11:17 PM IST

Disclosure in US court counters narrative by four investors, says Byju's

Byju's said this counters the fake narrative by four investors at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that the amount was siphoned off

Disclosure in US court counters narrative by four investors, says Byju's
Updated On : 04 Mar 2024 | 10:16 PM IST

Bengaluru blast: Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield

Bengaluru blast: Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety
Updated On : 04 Mar 2024 | 12:52 AM IST

Flipkart unveils its UPI handle to boost India's digital evolution

The service would be available to all users including Flipkart's over 500 million customers

Flipkart unveils its UPI handle to boost India's digital evolution
Updated On : 03 Mar 2024 | 4:42 PM IST

Byju's unable to pay salaries due to dispute with investors: Raveendran

Unfortunately, a select few have stooped to a heartless level, ensuring that the company is unable to utilise funds raised to pay salaries, said Byju Raveendran

Byju's unable to pay salaries due to dispute with investors: Raveendran
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 8:22 PM IST

Edtech major upGrad appoints Venkatesh Tarakkad as chief financial officer

Tarakkad will be responsible for overseeing upGrad's domestic and global financial strategies

Edtech major upGrad appoints Venkatesh Tarakkad as chief financial officer
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 9:31 PM IST

IPO-bound Ola Electric clocks highest registration of 35,000 units in Feb

In December last year, the company became the first EV 2W manufacturer to record 30,000 registrations in a month

IPO-bound Ola Electric clocks highest registration of 35,000 units in Feb
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 6:12 PM IST

Tough test: Staff salaries may again be hit at edtech major Byju's

NCLT has asked Byju's to keep funds via rights issue in escrow account and it cannot be withdrawn till the disposal of the matter, according to the sources

Tough test: Staff salaries may again be hit at edtech major Byju's
Updated On : 29 Feb 2024 | 11:50 PM IST

NCLT asks Byju's to keep funds via rights issue in escrow account

NCLT has also directed Byju's to consider the extension of the closure date of the rights issue

NCLT asks Byju's to keep funds via rights issue in escrow account
Updated On : 28 Feb 2024 | 10:09 PM IST

Shadowfax raises $100 million from TPG NewQuest, Flipkart and others

It would use the funds to reinforce its middle-mile network and extend its last-mile delivery services to cover all 20,000 pincodes across India

Shadowfax raises $100 million from TPG NewQuest, Flipkart and others
Updated On : 28 Feb 2024 | 12:32 AM IST

Edtech major Byju's, investors slug it out in NCLT over rights issue

NCLT has directed the parties to file written submissions of their contentions in three days. It has also issued notice to Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrar of Companies (ROC)

Edtech major Byju's, investors slug it out in NCLT over rights issue
Updated On : 27 Feb 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Diversity in India's ecosystem aids Razorpay's global forays, says CFO

The company has planned expansions into South East Asia and West Asia

Diversity in India's ecosystem aids Razorpay's global forays, says CFO
Updated On : 27 Feb 2024 | 12:56 PM IST