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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Health tech firm Practo elevates Siddhartha Nihalani as co-founder
Executive has been associated with Practo since its inception and has been a driving force behind the technology, growth and business strategy.
 "Health tech firm Practo elevates Siddhartha Nihalani as co-founder")
ISMC to invest Rs 22,900 cr in Karnataka on semiconductor fabrication plant
ISMC has sought 150 acres in Mysuru's Kochanahalli Industrial area. This will be one of India's first and largest semiconductor fabrication units under Centre's Semiconductor Mission
 "ISMC to invest Rs 22,900 cr in Karnataka on semiconductor fabrication plant")
udaan, JioMart may disrupt $100 bn B2B e-commerce mkt in decade: Jefferies
udaan has already garnered over 50 per cent market share while Reliance is at around a quarter share, says the report by top investment bank Jefferies.
 "udaan, JioMart may disrupt $100 bn B2B e-commerce mkt in decade: Jefferies")
IISc Bangalore, USA's SEMI to cooperate in quantum technologies
Separate agreement signed for exploring the growth potential of electronics and semiconductor industry in India.
 "IISc Bangalore, USA's SEMI to cooperate in quantum technologies")
Next unicorn will be firm working on semiconductors: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union Minister says small firms are 'truly catalysing'' country electronics and technology industry.
 "Next unicorn will be firm working on semiconductors: Rajeev Chandrasekhar")
India emerged stronger despite huge loss due to Covid: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the govt has been cognizant of the rapid pace of digitalization thrust upon the country by pandemic and the ability to face this calamity with resilience has been appreciated
 "India emerged stronger despite huge loss due to Covid: Rajeev Chandrasekhar")
Aim to make India a hub for semiconductors for the world: PM Narendra Modi
IT minister says will grant approvals to chip makers in 6-8 months
 "Aim to make India a hub for semiconductors for the world: PM Narendra Modi")
Northeast takes the lead on digitisation: PhonePe Pulse Q1 2022 Data
According to a report by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, UPI has now become the most popular mode of payment
 "Northeast takes the lead on digitisation: PhonePe Pulse Q1 2022 Data")
Preferential treatment case: CCI raids sellers of Amazon, Flipkart
India's antitrust body launched raids on the two top domestic sellers of Amazon over accusations of having violated competition laws
 "Preferential treatment case: CCI raids sellers of Amazon, Flipkart")
Vedantu announces technology to bring down cost of online learning
Ai Live will give Vedantu an edge over competitors Byju's, Unacademy, Simplilearn, UpGrad and Amazon Academy, says company.
 "Vedantu announces technology to bring down cost of online learning")
Flipkart unveils lab to tap Web3, metaverse for e-commerce innovations
Flipkart Labs will be based in Bengaluru and it will back in-house innovation by using emerging technologies, promoting ideas, and delivering "breakthrough solutions", it said
 "Flipkart unveils lab to tap Web3, metaverse for e-commerce innovations")
SoftBank-backed Meesho records over 100 mn transacting users
Internet commerce firm says customers from smaller Indian cities drive its growth and account for 80% shopping.
 "SoftBank-backed Meesho records over 100 mn transacting users")
Top traders body CAIT lauds CCI raids on Amazon sellers Cloudtail, Appario
India's antitrust body has reportedly launched raids against the two top domestic sellers of Amazon over accusations of having violated competition laws
 "Top traders body CAIT lauds CCI raids on Amazon sellers Cloudtail, Appario")
Flipkart arm eKart to offer end to end supply chain solutions across India
With its externalisation, eKart will now offer brands, platforms, and businesses end-to-end supply chain management
 "Flipkart arm eKart to offer end to end supply chain solutions across India")
D2C unicorn Licious invests in fresh pet food startup Pawfectly Made
Pawfectly Made will continue as a separate entity with its own production processes and supply chain, Licious comes in as strategic partner
 "D2C unicorn Licious invests in fresh pet food startup Pawfectly Made")
Top B2B player Moglix bolsters top rung, elevates three execs as MDs
The announcement comes as a boost to Moglix's senior leadership as it is poised for global expansion and growth
 "Top B2B player Moglix bolsters top rung, elevates three execs as MDs")
Flipkart commits to increasing employability for the differently-abled
Signed agreement with dept under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and skill council focused on such people
83% of people in India believe bots will succeed where humans failed: Study
People around the world are demanding more progress on sustainability and social efforts and are looking to businesses to step up
 "83% of people in India believe bots will succeed where humans failed: Study")
From Andaman Islands to Leh, Amazon goes all out to tap India's hinterlands
The e-commerce giant has, over the past few years, built a strong network of partners who play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time deliveries to the most difficult of terrains
 "From Andaman Islands to Leh, Amazon goes all out to tap India's hinterlands")
udaanCapital ties up with Northern Arc Capital for financing 50,000 kiranas
udaanCapital currently helps disburse over Rs 8,000 crore credit a year to 150,000 kiranas and small businesses. The credit is short-term and ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25 lakh
 "udaanCapital ties up with Northern Arc Capital for financing 50,000 kiranas")
