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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.
The tech giant will also support the country's long-term competitiveness by training 10 million people over the next five years with AI skills
The company will utilise the raised funds to scale its two-wheeler energy solution to over 1 lakh vehicles over the next two years while advancing the deployment of 1 GWh of energy storage
BorderPlus is a talent mobility platform dedicated to connecting blue-collar workers with global opportunities
One of the opportunities identified by Accel under the consumer theme is 'Bharat', where startups cater to the top 30 per cent of households in India's Tier-2+ regions
A highlight of this partnership is the upcoming SPF Startup Baithak, a flagship event scheduled to take place on January 15-16, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam
Sahu's complaint alleges that his signature as a company director was illegally used to finalise NestAway's Rs 90-crore sale to proptech firm Aurum on June 28, 2023
Accel earned a 35x gain on its investment in Swiggy's initial public offering (IPO), marking one of the biggest gains for the Silicon Valley fund
In 2024, India's Tier-II and -III towns and the hinterland emerged as key growth drivers for e-commerce companies and direct-to-consumer brands, with strong demand for their products and services
In 2024, Bigbasket Now demonstrated its ability to deliver not only staples but also a wide range of products across categories
This may have an impact on India's $250 billion tech sector which plays an important role in the economy, employing about 5.4 million people
Strategic investments in upskilling will remain pivotal as the workforce adapts to increasing demand for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing
CAIT national president BC Bhartia accused quick commerce platforms like Zomato-owned Blinkit, Instamart (Swiggy), and Zepto of misusing funds received through foreign direct investment
4 in 10 app taxi users also confirm experiencing drip pricing, according to the survey, which said price manipulation based on user information was experienced by the consumers
According to the sources, the executives leaving the firm are part of the restructuring efforts at Bhavish Aggarwal-led electric vehicle maker
The big spenders hailed from Delhi and Dehradun, splurging over Rs 20 lakh each on Swiggy Instamart this year
Other key investors in the round include Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, film actor Suniel Shetty, industrialist Vinod Duggar and key investor Manish Patel
CoRover develops human-centric conversational platforms driven by generative AI (Gen AI) technology, including chatbots, avatars, and voice bots, and has already gained over a billion users
The electric vehicle company said it is committed to driving large-scale EV adoption enabling deeper penetration beyond tier-1 and tier-2 cities to almost every town and tehsil across India
Born in Chennai, Krishnan's life took a pivotal turn when he persuaded his father to buy him a computer. He later became a well-known figure in the technology world of Silicon Valley and beyond
The concluding part of the silver economy series looks at innovative apps and wearables that are empowering seniors and their families
