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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Byju's announced as an official sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Byju Raveendran, Byju's founder, and CEO, said the company is excited to be sponsoring the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the biggest single-sport event in the world.
 "Byju's announced as an official sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022")
BabyChakra acquires Tinystep to build India's largest mother-baby platform
Deal, whose value wasn't disclosed, will allow BabyChakra to expand regional footprint with a platform covering 9 languages
 "BabyChakra acquires Tinystep to build India's largest mother-baby platform")
Meesho launches integrated e-commerce app for buyers and sellers on Android
Sellers, in particular, can expect a superior e-commerce experience with access to multiple features on the app, which were earlier present only on the web versions
 "Meesho launches integrated e-commerce app for buyers and sellers on Android")
Stanza Living secures $57 mn debt financing from Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL
With an inventory of more than 75,000 beds, Stanza Living is the managed accommodation provider of choice for students and working professionals migrating to 23 cities across the country
 "Stanza Living secures $57 mn debt financing from Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL")
Beauty brand Plum raises Rs 270 cr in Series C round led by A91 Partners
The fresh capital is expected to add momentum to Plum's gameplan of further strengthening its omni-channel presence, building new categories and enhancing R&D capabilities
 "Beauty brand Plum raises Rs 270 cr in Series C round led by A91 Partners")
Rage Coffee onboards Virat Kohli as investor and brand ambassador
Rage Coffee is planning to expand its online presence and offline footprint Pan-India and will utilise the fresh capital for marketing and distribution purposes
 "Rage Coffee onboards Virat Kohli as investor and brand ambassador")
Tech firm MFine helps people monitor blood pressure, glucose on smartphones
MFine has democratised health care at home by bringing these solutions on to devices that are more ubiquitous and affordable than wearables
 "Tech firm MFine helps people monitor blood pressure, glucose on smartphones")
95% workers want digital skills to adapt to job changes due to Covid: Study
But less than half the organisations have training plan in place, says report prepared by AlphaBeta and commissioned by AWS
 "95% workers want digital skills to adapt to job changes due to Covid: Study")
Vedantu appoints former Reliance, Google executive as chief growth officer
Rungta is a seasoned leader with strong management experience across consumer internet, technology, and SaaS organisations
 "Vedantu appoints former Reliance, Google executive as chief growth officer")
PhonePe acquires GigIndia, top network for freelance micro-entrepreneurs
Transaction value not disclosed; GigIndia to bring 1.5 million entrepreneurs and over 100 enterprises on its platform as part of its integration with PhonePe under the deal
 "PhonePe acquires GigIndia, top network for freelance micro-entrepreneurs")
Bizongo buys Clean Slate Tech, aims to help 100 factories adopt IoT by 2023
Deal size not revealed; Clean Slate team to join acquirer
 "Bizongo buys Clean Slate Tech, aims to help 100 factories adopt IoT by 2023")
SoftBank-backed Ola Electric invests in Israeli battery tech firm StoreDot
It's the first of several global strategic investments planned by Ola Electric as it looks to ramp up its core R&D in advanced cell chemistry & manufacturing and new energy systems
 "SoftBank-backed Ola Electric invests in Israeli battery tech firm StoreDot")
Amazon scales up efforts to increase its women workforce in India
Putts spotlight on women staff, associates, partners who have fought societal, cultural, disability and economic barriers and are also redefining role of a woman in fast-paced e-commerce sector
 "Amazon scales up efforts to increase its women workforce in India")
Online shopping platforms witnessing blockbuster Holi festival sales
E-commerce giant Amazon is also tapping into customers' Holi buying spree
 "Online shopping platforms witnessing blockbuster Holi festival sales")
Logically raises $24 mn; Vitruvian Partners leads funding round
It has been estimated that fake news is costing the global economy around $78 billion every year and Logically is addressing that problem.
 "Logically raises $24 mn; Vitruvian Partners leads funding round")
Meesho clocks 14 mn orders during Holi sale, surpasses peak Diwali demand
During the recently concluded Holi sale, the company saw nearly 80% of the demand coming from tier 2+ markets like Amravati, Aurangabad, Faizabad, Muzaffarpur and Silchar.
 "Meesho clocks 14 mn orders during Holi sale, surpasses peak Diwali demand")
Ola Electric brings former LG Chem Power CEO Prabhakar Patil onto its board
The company is now scouting the globe for opportunities to invest strategically into firms focused on advanced cell chemistry research and other battery tech
 "Ola Electric brings former LG Chem Power CEO Prabhakar Patil onto its board")
Launched in 2019, Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card surpasses 2 mn users
The card covers 18,000-plus pin codes, with nearly a million cards issued in under a year owing to the increase in online adoption and digital transactions
 "Launched in 2019, Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card surpasses 2 mn users")
Amazon Academy starts JEE, NEET courses for aspiring engineers, doctors
As part of these packs, the students will get a total of 360+ hours of live lectures across key subjects on Amazon Academy.
 "Amazon Academy starts JEE, NEET courses for aspiring engineers, doctors")
Launched in 2019, Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card surpasses 2 mn users
The card covers 18,000-plus pin codes, with nearly a million cards issued in under a year owing to the increase in online adoption and digital transactions
 "Launched in 2019, Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card surpasses 2 mn users")
