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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 its 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. There, he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including startups, 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 its 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. There, he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including startups, 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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Flipkart will invest more in offline firms, says CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy

The Walmart-owned firm is looking at an online-offline business combination, quite like rivals Amazon and Reliance JioMart.

Flipkart will invest more in offline firms, says CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Updated On : 28 Oct 2020 | 1:21 AM IST

Hear CCI plea for vacating stay on probe against Amazon, Flipkart: SC to HC

SC has asked the High Court to decide on the matter within a period of six weeks

Hear CCI plea for vacating stay on probe against Amazon, Flipkart: SC to HC
Updated On : 26 Oct 2020 | 10:43 PM IST

Data Protection Bill: Amazon to appear before joint parliamentary committee

The parliament committee wants to examine all the stakeholders including Amazon, Facebook and Google to get their perspective about personal data protection issues

Data Protection Bill: Amazon to appear before joint parliamentary committee
Updated On : 26 Oct 2020 | 4:48 AM IST

Ola's Khichdi Experiment crosses 1 mn orders amid Covid-19 pandemic

The SoftBank-backed ride-hailing firm's Ola Foods plans to build a portfolio of 8 -10 brands across a network of about 200 kitchens in the country

Ola's Khichdi Experiment crosses 1 mn orders amid Covid-19 pandemic
Updated On : 26 Oct 2020 | 12:51 AM IST

Future-RIL deal: Amazon gets a favourable ruling in arbitration case

Future can't go ahead with its Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance till the completion of the arbitration process as the emergency arbitrator ruling is in 'toto'

Future-RIL deal: Amazon gets a favourable ruling in arbitration case
Updated On : 26 Oct 2020 | 12:39 AM IST

India's Personal Data Protection Bill may tighten compliances for Big Tech

People in the know said that officials from companies such as Google, Twitter and digital payments firm Paytm are expected to make the presentations during the last week of this month

India's Personal Data Protection Bill may tighten compliances for Big Tech
Updated On : 24 Oct 2020 | 12:02 AM IST

E-commerce industry sees order volume growth of 31% during July-Sept 2020

After the lockdown was lifted across the country, this was the first quarter in which businesses were operational in a large part of the country

E-commerce industry sees order volume growth of 31% during July-Sept 2020
Updated On : 14 Oct 2020 | 11:40 PM IST

Walmart-backed payments firm PhonePe launches vehicle insurance service

Firm says users don't need to upload documents before making a purchase and they can view their policy documents instantly

Walmart-backed payments firm PhonePe launches vehicle insurance service
Updated On : 14 Oct 2020 | 5:41 PM IST

Food delivery volumes back to 85% of pre-Covid levels, says Swiggy

The recovery is taking place owing to multiple rounds of unlocks and restaurants opening up for business.

Food delivery volumes back to 85% of pre-Covid levels, says Swiggy
Updated On : 14 Oct 2020 | 1:43 AM IST

IPL playing key role in recovery of food delivery firms Swiggy, Zomato

Analysts say that due to IPL event food delivery volumes are seeing a jump and foodtech companies are capitalising on that demand

IPL playing key role in recovery of food delivery firms Swiggy, Zomato
Updated On : 13 Oct 2020 | 7:21 PM IST

Amazon, Flipkart woo 'kiranas' for upcoming festive season sales

These kiranas and local stores will play a crucial role to sell and safely deliver shipments to millions of customers during these sales

Amazon, Flipkart woo 'kiranas' for upcoming festive season sales
Updated On : 13 Oct 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

FM's consumption boost of Rs 1 trillion to turbocharge e-commerce cos

While India e-commerce is booming, retail sector is steadily recovering post 'unlock' to reach over 80% of pre-Covid levels of about $780 bn in 2020, according to RedSeer

FM's consumption boost of Rs 1 trillion to turbocharge e-commerce cos
Updated On : 13 Oct 2020 | 12:07 AM IST

Walmart, Flipkart make fresh investment in supply chain tech firm Ninjacart

For Bengaluru-based Ninjacart, the investment further deepens the partnership with Walmart and the Flipkart Group to improve its offerings and enhance the customer experience

Walmart, Flipkart make fresh investment in supply chain tech firm Ninjacart
Updated On : 12 Oct 2020 | 10:57 PM IST

FB appoints Sunil Abraham to shape its stance on tech policy in India

Abraham joins FB as the Public Policy, Director for Data and Emerging Tech

FB appoints Sunil Abraham to shape its stance on tech policy in India
Updated On : 12 Oct 2020 | 2:11 PM IST

Private equity firm Blackstone seeks clarity on Reliance-Future deal

Fate of PE firm's Rs 1,750-crore investment remains uncertain

Private equity firm Blackstone seeks clarity on Reliance-Future deal
Updated On : 12 Oct 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Amazon's arbitration proceedings against Future Group may start from Nov

This follows a dispute over the Future's sale of its retail and wholesale businesses to Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)

Amazon's arbitration proceedings against Future Group may start from Nov
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 11:31 PM IST

Future group, Amazon to initiate arbitration proceedings over RIL deal

Amazon says the deal violates the no-compete contract signed with the Future group and the RIL-Future deal will derail its plans to buy a stake in Future Retail Ltd

Future group, Amazon to initiate arbitration proceedings over RIL deal
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 3:57 PM IST

Amazon, Flipkart in rapid expansion mode to tap upcoming festive season

Amazon India has expanded its fulfilment network in Karnataka with the launch of a new specialised fulfilment centre -the largest in India

Amazon, Flipkart in rapid expansion mode to tap upcoming festive season
Updated On : 08 Oct 2020 | 10:59 PM IST

Ahead of festive sale, Amazon pumps Rs 700 cr into digital payments arm

Amazon Pay has received the infusion from Amazon Corporate Holdings Private Limited, Singapore and Amazon.com Inc Limited, Mauritius, according to the documents filed by Amazon

Ahead of festive sale, Amazon pumps Rs 700 cr into digital payments arm
Updated On : 08 Oct 2020 | 9:14 PM IST

Amazon takes on Future Group over deal with Reliance, sends legal notice

A top industry source said the notice was unexpected as Biyani had first approached Amazon for a takeover of the Future Group companies before defaulting to its lenders and suppliers.

Amazon takes on Future Group over deal with Reliance, sends legal notice
Updated On : 07 Oct 2020 | 11:53 PM IST