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 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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From Dabur India to Flipkart, companies try to wean off plastics
Dabur is working with nearly 5,000 ragpickers to collect plastic waste, besides recycling PET waste to make T-shirts and other products that can used in internal events
 "From Dabur India to Flipkart, companies try to wean off plastics")
Free meals, little rest: Amazon, Flipkart HQ turn war rooms for mega sale
War rooms of the two e-commerce giants are buzzing as they prepare for the big battle on Sunday
 "Free meals, little rest: Amazon, Flipkart HQ turn war rooms for mega sale")
We have not seen any big impact of slowdown on anything: Flipkart Group CEO
The number of brands and merchants and ecosystem players, who are participating in the festival season this year, has gone up several times, says Kalyan Krishnamurthy
 "We have not seen any big impact of slowdown on anything: Flipkart Group CEO")
Amazon's bet on AI brings it big business and serious competition in India
In the battle for cloud dominance, Amazon still has an edge over Microsoft and Google, but will it be able to hold it for long?
 "Amazon's bet on AI brings it big business and serious competition in India")
Tiger Global, WestBridge Capital lead $42 million funding round in Vedantu
Funds will be used to scale operations, expand learner base and deepen investments into tech and content
 "Tiger Global, WestBridge Capital lead $42 million funding round in Vedantu")
Dunzo in talks with investors to raise $100 mn to fund expansion
So far, Dunzo has raised $32.8 million in 10 rounds from investors
 "Dunzo in talks with investors to raise $100 mn to fund expansion")
Billionaire Pawan Munjal in advanced talks to invest in Ola Electric
Experts say Ola is wooing top industry veterans whose experience of building global businesses and understanding of emerging markets will be valuable to Ola Electric
 "Billionaire Pawan Munjal in advanced talks to invest in Ola Electric")
How Samsung is flying high on India R&D and driving key innovations
Samsung began its operations in India by hiring a good talent pool and then built solutions or services for particular problems
 "How Samsung is flying high on India R&D and driving key innovations")
One year on, Flipkart acquisition proves to be a mixed bag for Walmart
This is mainly due to regulatory hurdles and fierce competition from global rival Amazon
 "One year on, Flipkart acquisition proves to be a mixed bag for Walmart")
Walmart International Q2 operating income declines 29.6% due to Flipkart
But the US retail giant is building a collection of strong businesses through Flipkart, says CEO Doug McMillon
 "Walmart International Q2 operating income declines 29.6% due to Flipkart")
Flipkart partners with NSDC to train 20,000 delivery executives
This partnership is intended to certify the supply chain workforce in all aspects of product delivery and customer experience
 "Flipkart partners with NSDC to train 20,000 delivery executives")
Flipkart bets big on grocery segment, plans to scale service across India
The firm is collaborating with farmers, sellers, producer organisations and local micro, small and medium enterprises to create a sustainable ecosystem
 "Flipkart bets big on grocery segment, plans to scale service across India")
Flipkart ties up with Lifestyle to tap $100-billion fashion market
The partnership aims to help the Walmart-owned e-commerce company in its battle with rival company Amazon to tap the booming fashion retail business in the country
 "Flipkart ties up with Lifestyle to tap $100-billion fashion market")
A 'Shell' for Indian start-ups to solve energy challenges of the future
Royal Dutch Shell nurturing young Indian firms to develop futuristic energy solutions, such as green propulsion systems for satellites specially designed electric vehicles and energy storage systems
 "A 'Shell' for Indian start-ups to solve energy challenges of the future")
Fintech firms PhonePe and PineLabs get fresh funding from parent companies
PhonePe has received Rs 697.9 crore from its parent entity PhonePe Pvt Ltd while Pine Labs has raised about Rs 707 crore through a rights issue to its parent entity, Pine Labs Pte. Ltd
 "Fintech firms PhonePe and PineLabs get fresh funding from parent companies")
Flipkart bets on furniture, to set up 'experience centres' for customers
As customers look for a touch-and-feel aspect before buying furniture online, Flipkart's experience centres aim to bridge this gap by showcasing its certified products at strategic locations
 "Flipkart bets on furniture, to set up 'experience centres' for customers")
Amazon optimistic about a stable ecommerce policy in India, says CFO
Company says this would help it continue investing in technology and infrastructure and create jobs
 "Amazon optimistic about a stable ecommerce policy in India, says CFO")
Tea retail chain Chai Point uses preference share route to raise Rs 60 cr
Co-founded by Harvard Graduate Amuleek Singh Bijral, Chai Point has emerged as one of the largest omni-channel beverage brands in the country
 "Tea retail chain Chai Point uses preference share route to raise Rs 60 cr")
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget charges up India EV industry
Union Budget 2019 says GST on EV will be reduced from 12% to 5% and the government will give customers tax break.
 "Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget charges up India EV industry")
Ola expands global footprint, gets London licence to take on Uber
SoftBank-backed Ola has been steadily expanding its presence across the UK since it's entry into the region in August 2018 and is now present in 7 cities in the UK
 "Ola expands global footprint, gets London licence to take on Uber")