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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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Flipkart crosses 1.4 mn sellers ahead of its annual shopping event

Businesses are using e-commerce to digitise and modernise themselves, says company

Flipkart crosses 1.4 mn sellers ahead of its annual shopping event
Updated On : 14 Sep 2023 | 6:45 PM IST

Lenders allege Byju's hid $533 million in obscure 3-year-old hedge fund

Byju's denied the charge, saying its credit agreement with lenders did not prohibit or restrict the usage, movement or investment of funds

Lenders allege Byju's hid $533 million in obscure 3-year-old hedge fund
Updated On : 13 Sep 2023 | 11:14 PM IST

Indian firms, SMBs go for digital transformation, AWS seizes opportunity

Amazon Web Services plans to invest $16.4 billion in India by 2030 as businesses adopt Cloud and AI technologies

Indian firms, SMBs go for digital transformation, AWS seizes opportunity
Updated On : 13 Sep 2023 | 4:12 PM IST

Lenskart unit Neso Brands makes $4 mn investment in Paris eyewear brand

Le Petit Lunetier is a direct-to-consumer eyewear brand offering fashionable designs

Lenskart unit Neso Brands makes $4 mn investment in Paris eyewear brand
Updated On : 12 Sep 2023 | 6:30 PM IST

SAP Labs India's Sindhu Gangadharan appointed as Nasscom vice-chairperson

Earlier this year, Gangadharan was appointed as chairperson of the Nasscom GCC Council for the financial year 2023 to 2025

SAP Labs India's Sindhu Gangadharan appointed as Nasscom vice-chairperson
Updated On : 12 Sep 2023 | 6:12 PM IST

Byju's changing fortunes: From buying spree to selling crown jewels

The valuation of the company led by Byju Raveendran jumped to $15 billion by April 2021. Raveendran used the funds to acquire some 20 companies worldwide

Byju's changing fortunes: From buying spree to selling crown jewels
Updated On : 11 Sep 2023 | 11:58 PM IST

Edtech company Byju's plans asset sale to pay off $1.2 billion loan

The lenders are evaluating Byju's proposed amendment and have reportedly asked for more information about the loan repayment proposal

Edtech company Byju's plans asset sale to pay off $1.2 billion loan
Updated On : 11 Sep 2023 | 11:34 PM IST

Former Swiggy CTO Dale Vaz gets funding for new venture Aaritya Tech

At Aaritya, Vaz is now building a new-age trading platform for individual investors to help them trade and invest

Former Swiggy CTO Dale Vaz gets funding for new venture Aaritya Tech
Updated On : 08 Sep 2023 | 5:55 PM IST

Swiggy sees another high-level exit as senior V-P Anuj Rathi quits

Ashish Lingamneni, vice president (VP), head, brand and product marketing, and Nishad Kenkre, VP, head, revenue and growth, Instamart, have also left the food delivery firm in the recent past

Swiggy sees another high-level exit as senior V-P Anuj Rathi quits
Updated On : 07 Sep 2023 | 6:40 PM IST

Google Cloud partners with CERT-In to train govt officials in cybersecurity

The initiative includes training a 'cyber force' of 1,000 government officials in cyber defence best practices.

Google Cloud partners with CERT-In to train govt officials in cybersecurity
Updated On : 07 Sep 2023 | 4:45 PM IST

Exploring govt partnerships in generative AI space: Google Cloud India MD

We are working with one of the state governments, to help them with population immunization and vaccination programmes based on the data available

Exploring govt partnerships in generative AI space: Google Cloud India MD
Updated On : 06 Sep 2023 | 9:18 PM IST

Six Indian companies among top 10 digital media players in FY23: Redseer

These six Indian companies are Dream Sports, Gameskraft, Games24x7, Verse Innovations, Junglee Games, and Times Internet

Six Indian companies among top 10 digital media players in FY23: Redseer
Updated On : 06 Sep 2023 | 9:13 PM IST

Ather Energy raises Rs 900 cr from Hero MotoCorp and GIC for expansion

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer will use funding to launch new products, expanding charging infra

Ather Energy raises Rs 900 cr from Hero MotoCorp and GIC for expansion
Updated On : 06 Sep 2023 | 5:13 PM IST

Funding into edtech sector plunges 48% in 2023 due to decreased demand

Experts said that the demand-supply mismatch between teachers and course availability in offline education is expected to fuel the growth in the sector in the coming years

Funding into edtech sector plunges 48% in 2023 due to decreased demand
Updated On : 06 Sep 2023 | 4:14 PM IST

USA's PowerSchool acquires Indian edtech firm Neverskip for undisclosed sum

The deal will lead to the two companies creating a unified technology platform for school operations

USA's PowerSchool acquires Indian edtech firm Neverskip for undisclosed sum
Updated On : 05 Sep 2023 | 5:44 PM IST

Pepperfry elevates Ashish Shah as CEO after demise of Ambareesh Murty

The company has also secured $23 million to strengthen its ability to cater to the evolving needs of its over 10 million and increasing customer base

Pepperfry elevates Ashish Shah as CEO after demise of Ambareesh Murty
Updated On : 05 Sep 2023 | 4:36 PM IST

Udaan makes organisational changes in business and tech verticals

Vivek Gupta, who led the essentials business, will transition from the operating role

Udaan makes organisational changes in business and tech verticals
Updated On : 04 Sep 2023 | 9:48 PM IST

Flipkart to generate over 1,00,000 jobs ahead of the festive season

The e-commerce firm is planning to deliver more than 40% of shipments during the festive event through our Kirana delivery programme

Flipkart to generate over 1,00,000 jobs ahead of the festive season
Updated On : 04 Sep 2023 | 7:11 PM IST

If next Indian unicorn wants to set up biz in Dubai, we will help: Badri

Badri who was on an India visit said that Dubai has laid out an ambitious $8.7 trillion economic plan in a decade under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33

If next Indian unicorn wants to set up biz in Dubai, we will help: Badri
Updated On : 03 Sep 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

Picking apples and oranges: New quality check comes to grocery shops

Amazon Fresh says its application to check freshness of fruits, vegetables on Indian shelves has opportunities abroad

Picking apples and oranges: New quality check comes to grocery shops
Updated On : 03 Sep 2023 | 9:04 PM IST