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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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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
Amazon India ties up with IRCTC to start online train ticket bookings
Users can check seat, quota availability on all train classes on Amazon app. They can pre-load money into Amazon Pay Balance wallet and pay in a single click
 "Amazon India ties up with IRCTC to start online train ticket bookings")
Flipkart expands last-mile reach with 3,000 hubs ahead of festive season
This would strengthen the e-commerce firm's presence in tier-III cities and beyond
 "Flipkart expands last-mile reach with 3,000 hubs ahead of festive season")
Flipkart expands last-mile reach with 3,000 hubs ahead of festive season
This would strengthen the e-commerce firm's presence in tier-III cities and beyond
Ratan Tata-backed Urban Co starts unlimited mental health leave for staff
The firm is also making some of the top psychologists in the country accessible to its employees by partnering with mental wellness platform iWill
 "Ratan Tata-backed Urban Co starts unlimited mental health leave for staff")
