 "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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Indian IT industry to be worth $350 bn by 2030: Kris Gopalakrishnan
'High-growth industry' will continue performance despite global slowdown, says co-founder of Infosys
 "Indian IT industry to be worth $350 bn by 2030: Kris Gopalakrishnan")
Karnataka committed to get investments, become innovation hub: Siddaramaiah
Information technology sector is cornerstone of state's economy, says Chief Minister
 "Karnataka committed to get investments, become innovation hub: Siddaramaiah")
GenAI can transform industries, only if applied responsibly: Rishad Premji
Premji also pointed out that human capital is the most important driver of social economic development and there is a need to continue to invest in world-class infrastructure
 "GenAI can transform industries, only if applied responsibly: Rishad Premji")
Lessons from ED's crackdown on Byju's, Xiaomi to strengthen compliance
Experts are also of view that severe fines, penalties will push companies and startups to ensure their adherence to the regulatory framework when accepting foreign investments and issuing remittances
 "Lessons from ED's crackdown on Byju's, Xiaomi to strengthen compliance")
BCCI takes edtech major Byju's to NCLT over jersey sponsorship dispute
"We are in discussions with BCCI to settle the matter and we hope to achieve that soon," according to a Byju's spokesperson
 "BCCI takes edtech major Byju's to NCLT over jersey sponsorship dispute")
E-commerce volumes surge by 23% during Black Friday sales: Unicommerce
Black Friday surge was not limited to metro cities alone. Tier-III cities reported the highest growth of 43 per cent, followed by 19 per cent growth for Tier-I cities and 16 per cent in Tier-II cities
 "E-commerce volumes surge by 23% during Black Friday sales: Unicommerce")
Meta, Karnataka government collaborate for online safety training
Under the online safety initiative, young people (18-24 years) from 100 colleges and universities across the State will receive digital awareness training
 "Meta, Karnataka government collaborate for online safety training")
PhiCommerce raises $10 mn in funding led by Singapore-based BEENEXT
Payments solution firm will use financing to expand international business, improve technology
 "PhiCommerce raises $10 mn in funding led by Singapore-based BEENEXT")
Edtech major Byju's elevates Jiny Thattil to CTO as Anil Goel moves on
This transition is part of the company's ongoing strategic restructuring and reorientation of its leadership team to further enhance operational efficiency
 "Edtech major Byju's elevates Jiny Thattil to CTO as Anil Goel moves on")
AI firm BRAIIN Holdings forays into India, plans to invest $100 million
Through several synergistic acquisitions, the company's market capitalization increased from $215 million to $572 million over the past six months
 "AI firm BRAIIN Holdings forays into India, plans to invest $100 million")
Ride-hailing firm Uber rolls out rewards for drivers to avoid cancellations
By rewarding drivers with good customer rating (above 4.8) and low trip cancellations, this program aims to elevate overall platform experience for riders and drivers alike
 "Ride-hailing firm Uber rolls out rewards for drivers to avoid cancellations")
Deals and discounts make a comeback as Black Friday sale catches on
The flagship e-commerce initiatives of the Tata Group-Tata CLiQ, Tata CLiQ Luxury, and Tata CLiQ Palette are hosting their annual and much-anticipated Black Friday Sale
 "Deals and discounts make a comeback as Black Friday sale catches on")
XpressBees joins ONDC networks, expands services to 20,000 pin codes
XpressBees' technology-driven approach allows seamless integration with online marketplaces and retailers. This enhances the end-to-end customer experience
 "XpressBees joins ONDC networks, expands services to 20,000 pin codes")
Amazon India to use India's rivers, backwaters for transporting packages
Signs agreement with govt, to be first e-commerce player to use inland waterways
 "Amazon India to use India's rivers, backwaters for transporting packages")
Salesforce India at forefront of AI revolution: CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya
The firm is witnessing a robust demand from traditional enterprises & companies from tier 2 & tier 3 cities to adopt new technologies: Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO Salesforce India
 "Salesforce India at forefront of AI revolution: CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya")
India's startup world looks for lessons in Sam Altman ouster saga
Shortly after Altman was fired on November 17, veteran Indian entrepreneurs were quick to rebuke the OpenAI board's decision
 "India's startup world looks for lessons in Sam Altman ouster saga")
Edtech major Byju's faces ED heat for Rs 9.4k crore 'forex violation'
Legal proceedings against the edtech firm have begun
 "Edtech major Byju's faces ED heat for Rs 9.4k crore 'forex violation'")
Always been fully compliant with FEMA regulations: Byju's assures investors
The edtech giant has reached out to all its investors regarding an alleged show-cause notice issued by ED and assured them that the firm has not violated any foreign exchange rules
Life with Pai: What does Ranjan Pai's re-entry mean for Byju's and Aakash?
Given the past and the present, it was not a surprise that early this year Raveendran reached out to Pai and the outcome has been prompt
 "Life with Pai: What does Ranjan Pai's re-entry mean for Byju's and Aakash?")
Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers
Quick delivery platforms cater to demand surge, from pizza and burgers to coconuts and flowers for worship
 "Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers")