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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Prafulla Dhariwal: From Pune prodigy to brain behind OpenAI GPT-4o
According to reports, his mother Alka was a teacher at an engineering college and taught fluid mechanics and his father, Sushil, holds a B Tech degree and owns a ceramics company
 "Prafulla Dhariwal: From Pune prodigy to brain behind OpenAI GPT-4o")
Bengaluru water crisis: Swiggy Instamart to deliver aerators in 10 minutes
Swiggy Instamart saw an 1400% increase in the searches for aerators on its platform since BWSSB's mandate for the installation of aerators in commercial establishments
 "Bengaluru water crisis: Swiggy Instamart to deliver aerators in 10 minutes")
Ola Cabs CFO Kartik Gupta quits seven months after taking charge
Before joining Ola, Gupta worked as the Vice President and Regional CFO of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Procter and Gamble for over 17 years
 "Ola Cabs CFO Kartik Gupta quits seven months after taking charge")
India's internet economy likely to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Experts
Shriram Subramanian said as India becomes a $5 trillion economy, e-commerce will continue to annually grow at about 25 per cent per annum from $60 billion in FY2023
 "India's internet economy likely to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Experts")
Uber's India tech team powers Uber Eats to 1 million merchants globally
Uber said this milestone marks a significant step in Uber Eats' journey, while also underscoring the role of the India engineering support centres in the growth and evolution of the business
 "Uber's India tech team powers Uber Eats to 1 million merchants globally")
Recharge zones to cool clothing: Indian companies' summer strategies
Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures
 "Recharge zones to cool clothing: Indian companies' summer strategies")
How this tech startup helps sportspersons raise their game using AI
Stupa Sports Analytics, founded by husband-wife duo Deepak Malik and Megha Gambhir, offers AI-driven solutions for advanced analytics of player performance and create innovations in sports industry
 "How this tech startup helps sportspersons raise their game using AI")
Ecommerce company Amazon infuses Rs 1,600 crore into India entity
Amazon's chief rival Flipkart recently raised nearly $600 million in fresh funds from its parent company, Walmart, and another investor
 "Ecommerce company Amazon infuses Rs 1,600 crore into India entity")
Amazon's accelerator aims to launch 50 Indian startups in global markets
The applications for the programme open today, will close on June 14, 2024. It will culminate in a demo day where participants will get chance to pitch their business propositions to leading VC firms
 "Amazon's accelerator aims to launch 50 Indian startups in global markets")
With IPO in mind, Flipkart may move domicile from Singapore to India
The move by the company, valued at $33 billion, may provide a huge tax gain for the Indian govt
 "With IPO in mind, Flipkart may move domicile from Singapore to India")
Ola to move entire workload out of Microsoft's Azure to Krutrim: Aggarwal
The move comes after Aggarwal criticised Microsoft-owned employment-focused platform LinkedIn for removing his post on pronoun illness, calling out platform for imposing political ideology
 "Ola to move entire workload out of Microsoft's Azure to Krutrim: Aggarwal")
Pluckk closes FY24 with a significant milestone, clocks AAR of Rs 100 crore
Pluckk is connecting farmers to half a million homes and delivering over 2 million products every month, said CFO Nelson D'Souza
 "Pluckk closes FY24 with a significant milestone, clocks AAR of Rs 100 crore")
Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, Zepto to deliver gold & silver coins in 10 mins
Akshaya Tritiya holds significant importance in Hindu culture, symbolising prosperity and abundance. The day is also considered auspicious for the purchase of gold and silver
 "Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, Zepto to deliver gold & silver coins in 10 mins")
Flipkart introduces new rate card policy to enhance the seller experience
Through the Simplified Rate Card, Updated Shipping Costs and Economical FBF (fulfilment by Flipkart) rates, sellers will be able to deliver superior value to the customers
 "Flipkart introduces new rate card policy to enhance the seller experience")
Ola Electric commences deliveries of its mass-market S1 X scooters
The S1 X range comes with the requested physical key and caters to customers with different range requirements
 "Ola Electric commences deliveries of its mass-market S1 X scooters")
Financial services startup Groww moves domicile to India from the US
Groww joins an increasing number of startups planning to move their domiciles to the country
 "Financial services startup Groww moves domicile to India from the US")
Zeta eyes 50% of $1 trn credit line on UPI banking tech opportunity by 2030
Zeta was founded by serial entrepreneurs Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015
 "Zeta eyes 50% of $1 trn credit line on UPI banking tech opportunity by 2030")
Working on AI to provide quality research: Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain
We have touched approximately Rs 19k cr every month of fresh money coming into the mutual fund industry, Jain said
 "Working on AI to provide quality research: Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain")
India's retail sector set to cross $2 trillion by 2030, says report
The Decoding Omnichannel report indicates that digital-first brands are best positioned to lead the charge in scaling omnichannel strategies across various consumption categories in the country
 "India's retail sector set to cross $2 trillion by 2030, says report")
Venturi Partners purchases stake of $27 million in K12 Techno Services
K12 Techno is a platform operating in the private education sector in India
 "Venturi Partners purchases stake of $27 million in K12 Techno Services")