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 strengthens tech leadership; hires ex-Amazon and former Adobe execs
With two new appointments, the firm will further enhance its learning products, solutions, and experiences to help students take to learning more easily
 "Byju's strengthens tech leadership; hires ex-Amazon and former Adobe execs")
Whitehat's Trupti Mukker named COO for Byju's International business
In her new position, Mukker will oversee cross-functional operations and integration of multiple businesses as Byju's continues to expand globally.
 "Whitehat's Trupti Mukker named COO for Byju's International business")
How IBM's security command centre in India helps fight global cyberattacks
The unit helps train cybersecurity response techniques through highly realistic and simulated cyberattack - designed to prepare everyone from C-Suite through technical staff
 "How IBM's security command centre in India helps fight global cyberattacks")
Iron Pillar Invests in automation firm Jiffy's $53 mn Series B Funding
Jiffy's Series B was led by Eight Roads with participation from existing investor, Nexus Venture Partners, among others
 "Iron Pillar Invests in automation firm Jiffy's $53 mn Series B Funding")
Global food delivery firm Deliveroo launches engineering centre in India
The Engineering Centre in Hyderabad will be a core part of Deliveroo's central technology organisation.
 "Global food delivery firm Deliveroo launches engineering centre in India")
Flipkart enters strategic alliance with Google Cloud to improve innovation
Flipkart will make its data platform more efficient by deploying Google Cloud's advanced data analytics and machine learning technologies
 "Flipkart enters strategic alliance with Google Cloud to improve innovation")
Aiming for large chip, electronics investments into India: Union Minister
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MoS for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology said next challenge is to ensure digital and tech opportunity reaches other parts of country
 "Aiming for large chip, electronics investments into India: Union Minister")
Faasos now largest Indian origin QSR with 500 restaurants in 10 countries
Faasos entered 50 new cities and is the first Indian QSR with wide acceptance to its offering i.e. Indian flavors adapted to local needs
 "Faasos now largest Indian origin QSR with 500 restaurants in 10 countries")
Amazon India starts campaign to honour women Amazonians who lead by example
The campaign 'SheIsAmazon' puts spotlight on women employees, associates and partners who have fought societal, cultural, disability, and economic barriers to achieve their dreams
 "Amazon India starts campaign to honour women Amazonians who lead by example")
New innovative edtech startups likely to bloom amid pandemic: Experts
Also, with offline schools and colleges opening up, learning will now evolve to a more nuanced blended delivery model with a mix of online and offline
 "New innovative edtech startups likely to bloom amid pandemic: Experts")
B2B sales intelligence firm Apollo.io raises $110 mn in Sequoia-led round
The platform helps over one million professionals across 160,000 companies automate their sales processes
 "B2B sales intelligence firm Apollo.io raises $110 mn in Sequoia-led round")
Kid-focused pocket money fintech Junio raises $6 mn in pre-Series A round
UAE-based firm NB Ventures leads investment; The startup will use the capital to bolster its team, roll out new product features, and scale up customer acquisition initiatives
 "Kid-focused pocket money fintech Junio raises $6 mn in pre-Series A round")
Amazon once again proposes dialogue with Future Group to end legal battles
The Supreme Court has given both parties until March 15 to explore a settlement through negotiations.
 "Amazon once again proposes dialogue with Future Group to end legal battles")
CCI cannot question pleadings of a party before a court: Amazon tells NCLAT
The US e-commerce giant made this argument related to CCI's show-cause notice issued to it in June last year
Urban Company announces Rs 150 crore Partner Stock Ownership Plan
Company will set up evergreen trust to manage the PSOP and award stocks over 5-7 years at near zero cost to service partners
 "Urban Company announces Rs 150 crore Partner Stock Ownership Plan")
How Indegene helps global pharma cos develop drugs faster amid Covid
Indegene uses AI and ML, and medical data mining to speed up digital transformation at top life sciences organisations
 "How Indegene helps global pharma cos develop drugs faster amid Covid")
Volopay raises $29 mn from Winklevoss twins, JAM Fund, and others
Volopay has amassed a clientele with the likes of CoinDCX, Livspace, MPL, InVideo, and MX Media.
 "Volopay raises $29 mn from Winklevoss twins, JAM Fund, and others")
Premium men's lifestyle brand DaMENSCH raises Rs 122.5 cr in funding
Currently, the portfolio of DaMENSCH has 200 plus stock-keeping units (SKUs) listed across more than 15 categories and has made more than 10 M shipments to over 10,000 pin codes across the country.
 "Premium men's lifestyle brand DaMENSCH raises Rs 122.5 cr in funding")
We're building single shopping place for next billion consumers: Meesho CXO
Orders have grown 13x since July 2021, pet supplies, stationery among new categories added. Next up: musical instruments, industrial supplies, books, video games
 "We're building single shopping place for next billion consumers: Meesho CXO")
Mobile Premier League (MPL) makes inroads into Europe, partners GameDuell
Mobile Premier League (MPL) joined hands with GameDuell, one of the most experienced games studios headquartered in Berlin in Germany.
 "Mobile Premier League (MPL) makes inroads into Europe, partners GameDuell")
