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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Flipkart Ventures picks AI startups for third accelerator programme
Companies will get financing and business advice from e-commerce giant's leaders
 "Flipkart Ventures picks AI startups for third accelerator programme")
Meesho launches 'creator marketplace' to ramp up influencer-driven traffic
The e-commerce firm is partnering with creators who resonate with the diverse lifestyles of its 187 million annual transacting users
 "Meesho launches 'creator marketplace' to ramp up influencer-driven traffic")
Singulr AI raises $10 mn led by Nexus Venture, Dell Technologies Capital
Singulr is helping enterprises rapidly adopt and operationalise powerful new AI technologies while managing costs and minimising risk.
 "Singulr AI raises $10 mn led by Nexus Venture, Dell Technologies Capital")
Pocket Entertainment launches AI-powered comics platform, Pocket Toons
The company is leveraging AI to produce content 20x faster at a third of the cost, making high-quality comics more accessible than ever
 "Pocket Entertainment launches AI-powered comics platform, Pocket Toons")
Spyne raises $16 million Series A to drive US expansion, AI innovation
This investment will fuel Spyne's growth trajectory, focusing on aggressive expansion in the US and developing its next-generation AI solutions designed to transform automotive retail
 "Spyne raises $16 million Series A to drive US expansion, AI innovation")
IPO-bound Udaan raises $75 million from M&G, Lightspeed, and others
Udaan co-founder and chief executive officer Vaibhav Gupta said that the company was in advanced talks to close an additional equity round of $25 million from potential investors in the coming quarter
 "IPO-bound Udaan raises $75 million from M&G, Lightspeed, and others")
AI can be a game changer in personalised learning: Great Learning CEO
In a video interview with Peerzada Abrar, Lakhamraju highlighted the high costs of top-tier education, where the best teachers are typically found at prestigious universities
 "AI can be a game changer in personalised learning: Great Learning CEO")
Roses, chocolates, jewellery: Ecommerce gets Valentine's Week push
India's gifting habits are evolving rapidly, with online platforms playing a central role in festive and occasion-based shopping
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Invest Karnataka 2025 wraps up with Rs 10.27 trillion commitment
Nearly 75 per cent of these investments are outside the Bengaluru district, with more than 45 per cent concentrated in North Karnataka
 "Invest Karnataka 2025 wraps up with Rs 10.27 trillion commitment")
Ola Consumer turns Ebitda profitable; revenue declines 21% in FY24
Full-year Ebitda (excluding discontinued operations) grew significantly to Rs 271 crore from Rs 87 crore last year
 "Ola Consumer turns Ebitda profitable; revenue declines 21% in FY24")
AI needs talent, not factories - India has both: Google X's Sebastian Thrun
Thrun is known for co-founding Google X, the innovation lab responsible for groundbreaking projects like Google Glass and Waymo, Google's self-driving car initiative
 "AI needs talent, not factories - India has both: Google X's Sebastian Thrun")
Volvo to set up 4th global manufacturing hub in Hosakote with Rs 1,400 cr
The new facility is expected to create over 2,000 direct jobs, significantly boost exports, and enhance India's position in the global supply chain
 "Volvo to set up 4th global manufacturing hub in Hosakote with Rs 1,400 cr")
SpotDraft raises $54 mn to lead AI-powered contract lifecycle management
SpotDraft's Series B funding round, spearheaded by Vertex Ventures and Trident Partners, will accelerate the company's global expansion and drive the advancement of its AI-powered product innovation
 "SpotDraft raises $54 mn to lead AI-powered contract lifecycle management")
Jindal accuses China of dumping steel in India, calls for govt intervention
China produces roughly as much steel as the entire rest of the world combined, but its steel production is experiencing a slowdown
 "Jindal accuses China of dumping steel in India, calls for govt intervention")
Tech disrupting traditional industries, say leaders at Invest Karnataka
As digital solutions and automation continue to evolve, traditional businesses facing both opportunities and challenges, said top young industry leaders and entrepreneurs at Invest Karnataka summit
 "Tech disrupting traditional industries, say leaders at Invest Karnataka")
Japanese firms commit Rs 7,500 cr in investments at Invest Karnataka 2025
Leading Japanese companies have pledged investments across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on automobile manufacturing, industrial automation, and advanced technology
 "Japanese firms commit Rs 7,500 cr in investments at Invest Karnataka 2025")
Karnataka govt unveils new single window system to boost investments
The system also introduces Udyog Mitra Assistant (UMA), a generative AI-powered chatbot that provides real-time, multilingual assistance on policies, approvals, and incentives to investors
Karnataka govt unveils new industrial policy 2024-29, aims to create jobs
The policy aims to position Karnataka as a leader in sustainable industrial practices through incentives for green manufacturing
Tata Advanced Systems to expand Karnataka ops, boost aerospace growth
TASL to establish state-of-the-art MRO facility for Indian Air Force's C-130J fleet
 "Tata Advanced Systems to expand Karnataka ops, boost aerospace growth")
Mahindra Group plans Rs 40K cr investment in Karnataka over next few years
Mahindra Holidays already operates several resorts in Karnataka and is evaluating further expansion into areas like Gokarna and Hampi
 "Mahindra Group plans Rs 40K cr investment in Karnataka over next few years")
