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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Atlys' Mohak Nahta launches Skylane to modernise government visa systems
Through its innovative technology including 24/7 SkyPods, Skylane aims to process over 100 million visas in the next five years, making global mobility seamless for travellers everywhere
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Atomicwork raises $25 mn to transform enterprise IT with Agentic AI
The Series A funding will fuel the scaling of enterprise AI agents, expand go-to-market (GTM) efforts, and enhance platform integrations for seamless scalability
 "Atomicwork raises $25 mn to transform enterprise IT with Agentic AI")
Astrome Tech raises $10 mn to accelerate wireless connectivity innovation
The company seeks to transform the communication landscape with advanced solutions for both ground and space-based networks
Focus should be on smart talent, not labour arbitrage: Ronnie Screwvala
he highlighted that India has a significant opportunity to position itself as one of the world's most innovative nations by focusing on developing its talent pool
 "Focus should be on smart talent, not labour arbitrage: Ronnie Screwvala")
Prashanth Prakash awarded Padma Shri for transforming startup ecosystem
As a founding partner of venture capital firm Accel India, Prakash has been instrumental in nurturing some of India's most iconic startups, including Flipkart, Swiggy, BookMyShow
 "Prashanth Prakash awarded Padma Shri for transforming startup ecosystem")
Zetwerk Manufacturing strengthens leadership team in preparation for IPO
The manufacturing firm has assembled a leadership team with extensive experience in electronics manufacturing to drive operations and innovation
 "Zetwerk Manufacturing strengthens leadership team in preparation for IPO")
Winter sales keep R-Day offers under weather; online rebates galore
Lower stocks limit offline discounts
 "Winter sales keep R-Day offers under weather; online rebates galore")
Sanlayan Tech buys Dexcel Elec to boost defence, aerospace innovation
Dexcel has contributed to major defence and space projects, including Jaguar and Sukhoi aircraft upgrades and ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 missions
 "Sanlayan Tech buys Dexcel Elec to boost defence, aerospace innovation")
VuNet Systems secures Rs 60 crore in Series B to drive global expansion
VuNet's observability solution, built using big data and machine learning, helps to monitor business journeys and improve payment experience of users
 "VuNet Systems secures Rs 60 crore in Series B to drive global expansion")
Govt draft e-commerce norms need tweaks to suit varied biz models: Experts
The ecommerce market in India, estimated to be at $137.21 billion in 2025 is expected to reach $363.30 billion by 2030
 "Govt draft e-commerce norms need tweaks to suit varied biz models: Experts")
Captain Fresh seeks to disrupt $450 bn seafood market with technology
Following a strong financial performance, Captain Fresh is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) by the end of this year and is targeting revenue of $2 billion over the next two years
 "Captain Fresh seeks to disrupt $450 bn seafood market with technology")
Mouth freshener brand JoySpoon's funding round reaches Rs 1.81 crore
Founded by husband-and-wife duo Vaishali Mehta and Yash Mehta, JoySpoon is tapping an industry expected to grow to Rs 27,491 crore by 2028
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Quick-service app Snabbit raises $5.5 million led by Elevation Capital
Snabbit aims to simplify urban living by connecting households with trusted and trained professionals for everyday home tasks
 "Quick-service app Snabbit raises $5.5 million led by Elevation Capital")
Edtech firm BrightChamps acquires Edjust in a cash-and-stock deal
The firm said the acquisition is a strategy to enforce stricter standards and an industry-first model code of customer acquisition
 "Edtech firm BrightChamps acquires Edjust in a cash-and-stock deal")
AI on its own: How tech is reshaping work as GenAI adoption grows in India
Agentic AI, software systems capable of performing complex tasks with minimal human oversight, will likely be the biggest tech trend in 2025
 "AI on its own: How tech is reshaping work as GenAI adoption grows in India")
Nykaa, Unilever moves likely to spur M&As in beauty, personal care market
India's beauty and personal care (BPC) industry is entering a consolidation phase with global giants seeking a grip over the changing consumer habits, according to the analysts
 "Nykaa, Unilever moves likely to spur M&As in beauty, personal care market")
Netradyne secures $90 million in Series D funding to expand footprint
The capital infusion will accelerate the company's growth trajectory through strategic investment in R&D, enhanced go-to-market investments, and aggressive global expansion
 "Netradyne secures $90 million in Series D funding to expand footprint")
Genome India Project: A milestone towards precision medicine and treatment
The Genome India Data, which captures the genetic diversity of India's population, will be available to researchers at the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) through managed access
 "Genome India Project: A milestone towards precision medicine and treatment")
Velocity unveils Shipfast to enable faster commerce for D2C brands
Velocity said Shipfast has reimagined shipping workflows with its logistics partners to optimise for quicker deliveries
 "Velocity unveils Shipfast to enable faster commerce for D2C brands")
Accel, Binny Bansal, Majety back flying taxi venture Sarla Aviation
As urbanisation accelerates and traffic congestion worsens in Indian cities, Sarla envisions a future where Indians can bypass road-bound infrastructure and seamlessly live, work, and thrive
 "Accel, Binny Bansal, Majety back flying taxi venture Sarla Aviation")