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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 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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Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric IPO likely to open on August 2

SoftBank-backed EV maker to pursue valuation of about $4.5 bn

Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric IPO likely to open on August 2
Updated On : 26 Jul 2024 | 10:52 PM IST

Amazon says Prime Day '24 biggest ever; peak single-minute orders at 24,196

24% more Prime members in India shopped this year compared to the event in 2023

Amazon says Prime Day '24 biggest ever; peak single-minute orders at 24,196
Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 10:51 PM IST

Byju's moves fresh plea before HC for stay on insolvency proceedings

The edtech firm has urged the Court to stay the insolvency resolution process as well as the formation of the Committee of Creditors (CoC)

Byju's moves fresh plea before HC for stay on insolvency proceedings
Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 10:46 PM IST

Myntra expands into gifting category with over 70k options across sections

The Walmart-owned firm has also expanded into fresh categories, offering 3000 products across cakes, flowers, live plants and gourmet gift hampers

Myntra expands into gifting category with over 70k options across sections
Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 1:36 AM IST

263 startups funded with a total of Rs 60 crore by Karnataka govt

Karnataka is home to 45 unicorns, over 14,000 DPIIT registered startups and more than 4,000 active tech startup investors

263 startups funded with a total of Rs 60 crore by Karnataka govt
Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 1:14 AM IST

Urban Company Q1 results: Loss narrows by 70%, revenue at Rs 827 cr

The home-services firm said the growth was achieved due to investments in service quality, partner training and enablement, technology development and the launch of Native RO water purifier devices

Urban Company Q1 results: Loss narrows by 70%, revenue at Rs 827 cr
Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 6:27 PM IST

E-commerce and consumer internet industry welcomes FM Sitharaman's Budget

Krishnamurthy said the government's commitment to green energy and critical mineral missions underscores a forward-looking strategy to ensure sustainable development

E-commerce and consumer internet industry welcomes FM Sitharaman's Budget
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 7:19 PM IST

Qatar sovereign fund asks HC to block Byju founder's personal assets

Qatar Investment Authority invested in edtech company in 2019 and 2022

Qatar sovereign fund asks HC to block Byju founder's personal assets
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 4:02 PM IST

Hitting snooze button: Rest assured, sleep economy is taking off

From AI-enabled mattresses and pillow menus to sleep therapists, restful nights are big business

Hitting snooze button: Rest assured, sleep economy is taking off
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

Swiggy Instamart bolsters leadership team with Amazon, Reliance picks

Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala, Mayank Rajvaidya, Manu Sasidharan, and Kumar Rahul join Swiggy in key roles

Swiggy Instamart bolsters leadership team with Amazon, Reliance picks
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 8:47 PM IST

India uniquely positioned to drive new AI innovations: Google DeepMind

Two senior executives of Google DeepMind explain the laboratory's work in the country

India uniquely positioned to drive new AI innovations: Google DeepMind
Updated On : 21 Jul 2024 | 11:36 PM IST

PhonePe CEO apologises for lashing out at Karnataka reservation bill

If my comments hurt anyone's sentiment, I am truly sorry and would like to offer you an unconditional apology: PhonePe's Sameer Nigam

PhonePe CEO apologises for lashing out at Karnataka reservation bill
Updated On : 21 Jul 2024 | 8:54 PM IST

Edtech firm Byju's moves NCLAT against NCLT order, seeks urgent hearing

Byju's, once valued at $22 billion, is seeking an urgent hearing at NCLAT against the insolvency order by NCLT based on a plea from BCCI over the non-payment of Rs 158 crore

Edtech firm Byju's moves NCLAT against NCLT order, seeks urgent hearing
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 10:40 PM IST

Krutrim takes on Google, unveils new pricing & future roadmap for Ola Maps

For larger volumes, despite recent price adjustments by Google, Krutrim said it is offering prices which are 50 per cent of Google Maps' reduced rates, ensuring value for the users

Krutrim takes on Google, unveils new pricing & future roadmap for Ola Maps
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 9:17 PM IST

Byju's may challenge NCLT's insolvency proceedings order against its parent

Sources say the company may approach NCLAT in the next few days

Byju's may challenge NCLT's insolvency proceedings order against its parent
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 10:00 PM IST

Google unveils latest AI technologies to support Indian developers

At the Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024 event, the tech giant said that it is committed to empowering Indian innovators to harness AI's full potential, creating solutions that not only address India'

Google unveils latest AI technologies to support Indian developers
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 8:49 PM IST

Dharana Capital acquires shares worth Rs 400 crore in Urban Company

Dharana Capital founder Vamsi Duvvuri to join the board as Non-Executive Director

Dharana Capital acquires shares worth Rs 400 crore in Urban Company
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 6:30 PM IST

Fitterfly collab with Google Cloud to launch AI feature for diabetic people

Fitterfly Klik uses AI computer vision paired with the Fitterfly Nutrition Database, comprising over 37,000 Indian foods, to recognize, analyze, and break down food

Fitterfly collab with Google Cloud to launch AI feature for diabetic people
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 5:14 PM IST

Cropin unveils Sage: AI-powered agri-intelligence for global agriculture

Cropin's Sage aims to revolutionise agriculture by enabling seed manufacturers, food processors and govt to make informed decisions based on real-time data on cultivation practices, climate, soil etc

Cropin unveils Sage: AI-powered agri-intelligence for global agriculture
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 3:41 PM IST

Google working with govt to support 10,000 startups in GenAI solutions

Company says its Build with AI event has helped 25,000 developers in 43 cities across India

Google working with govt to support 10,000 startups in GenAI solutions
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 1:47 PM IST