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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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Targeting India revenue of 1 bn euros in 3 yrs: Aliaxis' Thierry Vanlancker

India is the real growth market for the Belgium-based fluid management solutions company, Vanlancker said, adding its Indian company, AshirvadPipes, is now an APAC innovation hub

Targeting India revenue of 1 bn euros in 3 yrs: Aliaxis' Thierry Vanlancker
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 7:55 PM IST

Drone startup Airbound raises $1.7 million funding, to focus on deliveries

Airbound will deploy its R&D efforts to initially focus on medical deliveries and then expand into other areas such as food and groceries

Drone startup Airbound raises $1.7 million funding, to focus on deliveries
Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 6:08 PM IST

Women Uber drivers now have the option to accept only female riders

The option which helps female earners prioritise their safety is among a suite of new features unveiled by Uber, aimed at enhancing the daily experiences of its drivers in India

Women Uber drivers now have the option to accept only female riders
Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 12:16 AM IST

Rapido reports 2.5x increase in gross order value to Rs 2,461 cr in Q2FY25

Low-cost mobility platform reports more than two-fold increase in gross order value of Rs 2,461 cr in Q2 FY25

Rapido reports 2.5x increase in gross order value to Rs 2,461 cr in Q2FY25
Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 4:20 PM IST

Green Frontier Capital launches Sebi-approved fund worth Rs 1,500 crore

The fund will focus on accelerating India's low-carbon transition through investments in transformative climate technologies

Green Frontier Capital launches Sebi-approved fund worth Rs 1,500 crore
Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 9:25 PM IST

Karnataka govt's venture capital programme to bring investment of $17.5 bn

The programme Venture Capital Connect organised during the upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit is expected to draw over 50 leading global investors, including family offices, angel investors

Karnataka govt's venture capital programme to bring investment of $17.5 bn
Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 9:10 PM IST

ideaForge boosts India's drone sector with focus on tech indigenisation

ideaForge has the largest operational deployment of indigenous UAVs across India, with an ideaForge-manufactured drone taking off every five minutes on average for surveillance and mapping

ideaForge boosts India's drone sector with focus on tech indigenisation
Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 4:54 PM IST

Honeywell India supports deep science startups in collaboration with IISc

These startups are focused on building innovations to solve pressing challenges in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, and renewable energy

Honeywell India supports deep science startups in collaboration with IISc
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 9:43 PM IST

BCCI may move NCLT to seek withdrawal of Byju's insolvency proceedings

The Supreme Court last month annulled the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ruling that sanctioned a settlement of Rs 158 crore between Byju's and the BCCI on Oct 23

BCCI may move NCLT to seek withdrawal of Byju's insolvency proceedings
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 7:47 PM IST

Unicommerce announces acquiring e-commerce technology platform Shipway

Unicommerce will buy 42.76% in Shipway for a cash consideration of Rs 68.4 cr and rest of the stake later

Unicommerce announces acquiring e-commerce technology platform Shipway
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 4:04 PM IST

Amazon launches facility in Bengaluru to train school students in tech

Initiative in AI, robotics aims to have 4,000 'young innovators' by next year

Amazon launches facility in Bengaluru to train school students in tech
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 1:54 PM IST

German lens maker ZEISS expands its Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru

The ZEISS India Global Capability Centre is a strategic hub that will leverage Bengaluru's deep IT talent pool to drive technology solutions and expand ZEISS's global R&D capabilities

German lens maker ZEISS expands its Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 8:30 PM IST

Swiggy expands leadership team with 2 senior appointments to enhance ops

Both appointments are part of Swiggy's continued focus on scaling its operations, enhancing service delivery, and supporting its growth in both food delivery and quick commerce

Swiggy expands leadership team with 2 senior appointments to enhance ops
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 7:13 PM IST

Flipkart achieves EV deployment target of over 10,000 in delivery fleet

The firm said it is adopting a fully electric logistics last-mile fleet by 2030 as part of the Climate Group's EV100 initiative

Flipkart achieves EV deployment target of over 10,000 in delivery fleet
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 5:53 PM IST

Amazon Seller Services cuts net loss by 28% in FY24; revenue jumps 14%

The company also reduced its net loss by 28 per cent during the year to Rs 3,469 crore, showed financial data sourced from business intelligence firm Tofler

Amazon Seller Services cuts net loss by 28% in FY24; revenue jumps 14%
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 5:49 PM IST

We have a huge appetite for India talent, says FICO CEO Will Lansing

The firm is not only scaling up its operations in country by hiring talent and building innovations but is also betting big to tap the India market by providing its technology to some of largest banks

We have a huge appetite for India talent, says FICO CEO Will Lansing
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 3:51 PM IST

Ola Electric posts revenue of Rs 1,240 crore in Q2FY25, up by 38.5%

The firm's consolidated loss narrowed to Rs 495 crore compared with Rs 524 crore in last quarter

Ola Electric posts revenue of Rs 1,240 crore in Q2FY25, up by 38.5%
Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 11:50 PM IST

UnifyApps raises $20 mn Series A to deliver AI agents across enterprise

UnifyApps integrates deeply with all SaaS applications within an enterprise, making it easy for enterprises to view and manage all their data in a single place

UnifyApps raises $20 mn Series A to deliver AI agents across enterprise
Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 10:10 PM IST

Google Cloud expands support for early-stage AI startups in India

Google said it has introduced the Emerging ISV Partner Springboard, a 12-week programme designed to supercharge growth for AI startups

Google Cloud expands support for early-stage AI startups in India
Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 7:29 PM IST

Dietician consultations up 70%, pet spending rises 63%: Razorpay report

Gardening enthusiasts nurtured their green spaces, investing in garden supplies to create serene and beautiful environments, acc to the Diwali Trends report by Razorpay

Dietician consultations up 70%, pet spending rises 63%: Razorpay report
Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 7:17 PM IST