 "Peerzada Abrar")
Peerzada Abrar
Peerzada Abrar
Peerzada Abrar is a technology and business reporter at Business Standard. He covers the intersection of technology, AI, business and society, and their 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, where he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, start-ups, 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 their 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, where he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, start-ups, 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Festival season sales: Over 50% consumers to shop online, says survey
This is a major jump from last year's survey when only 27% of consumers planning festive spending had indicated using e-commerce sites as their primary channel for shopping.
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Amazon to host month-long Great Indian Festival starting October 17
This will be Amazon India's biggest event ever as it will last at least a month and allow hundreds of thousands of small and medium businesses to offer unique selection to customers
CCI appeals in SC against HC's stay on probe against Amazon, Flipkart
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) which represents 70 million traders termed the appeal in the Supreme Court against Amazon and Flipkart as 'logical'
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India team plays key role in making IBM's postage-stamp-sized powerful chip
Power10, a 7-nanometer chip accommodates 18 billion transistors, or about 2.4 transistors per living person on the planet
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The Paytm-Google controversy: What was the trigger? All you need to know
Business Standard's Peerzada Abrar explains in this podcast - the whole controversy between Paytm and Google and about the Google Play Store billing system
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Ola to appeal after losing licence to operate in London over safety issues
The SoftBank-backed Indian ride-hailing firm can continue to operate pending the outcome of any appeal process
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