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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Sports tech firm Dream Sports posts Rs 181 crore profit in FY20
Mumbai-based firm reported its revenues for the financial year 2019-20 as Rs 2,130 crore, a 166 per cent jump since last financial year
 "Sports tech firm Dream Sports posts Rs 181 crore profit in FY20")
Flipkart to kick off flagship sale event The Big Billion Days on Oct 3
Flipkart's The Big Billion Days 2021 will see millions of consumers, sellers, small businesses, artisans, Kiranas, brands and e-commerce ecosystem partners come together for the festive season
 "Flipkart to kick off flagship sale event The Big Billion Days on Oct 3")
Blockchain technology startup New Street raises funding to expand globally
New Street said its flagship blockchain-based middleware - MiFiX, is amongst the world's first commercially successful blockchain ecosystems for the BFSI sector
 "Blockchain technology startup New Street raises funding to expand globally")
Flipkart reaches out to kiranas for its The Big Billion Days sale event
A third of all shipments of Flipkart Group is managed by kiranas at the last mile; the Walmart-owned firm aims to grow this constantly, company says
 "Flipkart reaches out to kiranas for its The Big Billion Days sale event")
ZestMoney raises $50 mn from Zip Co to scale up buy now, pay later offering
The shift towards pay later solutions is a global phenomenon and represents young digital consumers looking for transparency, honesty and no hidden charges in financial products
 "ZestMoney raises $50 mn from Zip Co to scale up buy now, pay later offering")
71% Amazon sellers expect recovery of business during festive season: Study
98% sellers say tech adoption has helped their business, according to a survey by Amazon to gauge expectations of SMBs selling on its India marketplace
 "71% Amazon sellers expect recovery of business during festive season: Study")
Eupheus Learning acquires edtech startup ClassKlap in $19 mn deal
With this, Eupheus will become India's largest school-focused edtech firm and the only firm in K12 space to operate in both premium and affordable school segments
 "Eupheus Learning acquires edtech startup ClassKlap in $19 mn deal")
Salesforce Ventures makes strategic investment in Indian startup Razorpay
Razorpay said this investment and partnership will make an impactful contribution to the industry and drive adoption and financial growth for underserved small businesses in the next twelve months
 "Salesforce Ventures makes strategic investment in Indian startup Razorpay")
We have zero tolerance for corruption: Amazon on bribery charges in India
The world's largest online retailer has initiated an investigation into the conduct of its legal representatives in India, according to a report by media platform The Morning Context
 "We have zero tolerance for corruption: Amazon on bribery charges in India")
Amazon launches largest delivery station in Karnataka before festive season
Investments in delivery stations enable seamless and faster last-mile deliveries of orders to customers in the region and create local jobs.
Amazon seeks to tap next 500 mn users in India, expands vernacular offering
Marathi and Bengali added to five Indian languages; Amazon to also launch voice shopping experience in Hindi
 "Amazon seeks to tap next 500 mn users in India, expands vernacular offering")
Tiger Global leads $35 mn funding in AI semiconductor company Deep Vision
Deep Vision's AI processor helps provide camera-based applications like smart retail, driver-monitoring systems, smart city, drones, and factory automation
With two new ones, UP is now home to three Amazon Fulfilment Centres
The expansion will create thousands of work opportunities for state's locals, support 90,000 sellers in meeting growing customer demand ahead of festive season
Expect India to be one of fastest-growing markets: Salesforce India CEO
Under her leadership, the India headcount for the tech giant has doubled since the lockdown last year to 5,000 and it is expected to reach 6500 by the end of the year.
 "Expect India to be one of fastest-growing markets: Salesforce India CEO")
Flipkart, Davinta tie up to offer credit facilities to small biz, kiranas
'Partnering with Davinta will give members on our platform access to credit with a single click,' says Adarsh Menon, senior vice president and head - Flipkart Wholesale
 "Flipkart, Davinta tie up to offer credit facilities to small biz, kiranas")
Ola Electric sells e-scooters worth Rs 1,100 crore in just two days
Ola group CEO Bhavesh Aggarwal said this is unprecedented not just in the automotive industry, but also in Indian e-commerce history
 "Ola Electric sells e-scooters worth Rs 1,100 crore in just two days")
Nodwin buys gaming adjacent IPs, talent business from OML for Rs 73 cr
Deal will provide partial liquidity to OML Entertainment shareholders, including CA Media. Ajay Nair, MD of OML, will join Nodwin board and work with Akshat Rathee, MD of Nodwin Gaming
 "Nodwin buys gaming adjacent IPs, talent business from OML for Rs 73 cr")
NITI Aayog, Byju's tie up to educate children in 112 aspirational districts
Byju's Career-Plus programme, under Aakash plus Byju's, will identify and provide high-quality test prep coaching to 3,000 meritorious students of classes 11 and 12 who aspire to appear for NEET and J
 "NITI Aayog, Byju's tie up to educate children in 112 aspirational districts")
Amazon Academy, Sri Chaitanya tie up to help students crack JEE/NEET exams
Students to get access to Sri Chaitanya's teaching experience of 35 years and Amazon Academy's quality content, deep learning analytics and tech-backed courses in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology
 "Amazon Academy, Sri Chaitanya tie up to help students crack JEE/NEET exams")
Don't fake it, just be yourself; Amazon CEO's tips to crack job interview
In a fireside chat at LinkedIn's Career Day event, Andy Jassy says Amazon is an unusual place to build a career. It's an amazing place if you want to have an impact on the world
 "Don't fake it, just be yourself; Amazon CEO's tips to crack job interview")
