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PlantArcBio and Rallis (a TATA enterprise) Announce Excellent Results in Drought Tolerance and Yield Increase in Maize (Corn) Trials

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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GIVAT CHEN, Israel, and MUMBAI, India, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PlantArcBio Ltd ("PlantArcBio") (TASE: PLNT), an ag-biotech company specializing in research and development  in the field of gene discovery and biological components to improve traits in plants and Rallis India Limited (NSE: RALLIS), a TATA Enterprise ("Rallis"), specializing in Crop Care and Seeds, announced today positive results of on-ground polyhouse trials in corn that were performed as part of their collaboration to develop drought tolerant corn and yield increase.

Key Points: 
  • The main objective of the trials, conducted in India by Rallis, was to validate the drought resistant traits and yield increase of corn containing novel genes discovered by PlantArcBio.
  • "We are excited to report these positive results which are a breakthrough in drought tolerancetrait for corn, the world's largest agricultural crop."
  • Said Dr. Dror Shalitin, CEO of PlantArcBio, "The results show extraordinary ability of the genes we discovered to significantly increase the yield of corn under drought conditions.
  • Our findings address global climate change challenges, most importantly drought and desertification, and the growing global need for food security.

UK-India Fintech Sectors to Drive Growth, Prosperity of Both Countries

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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With our combined expertise, the UK and Indian financial sectors continue to drive growth and prosperity in our respective countries.

Key Points: 
  • With our combined expertise, the UK and Indian financial sectors continue to drive growth and prosperity in our respective countries.
  • The UK currently holds the top spot as Europe's fintech hub.
  • India, on the other hand, is on the verge of becoming Asia's top fintech hub with the highest adoption of fintech products and the emergence of many unicorns.
  • The Lord Mayor referred to the UK-India Vision 2030 as the bridge between these two powerhouses of the global fintech landscape.

India Reiterates Its Commitment Towards Sustainable Development Through Fintech at Global Fintech Fest 2022

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Finance Minister and Reserve Bank of India Governor reiterated their commitment towards sustainable development while speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2022 (GFF 2022) being held in Mumbai September 20 to 22, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Finance Minister and Reserve Bank of India Governor reiterated their commitment towards sustainable development while speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2022 (GFF 2022) being held in Mumbai September 20 to 22, 2022.
  • The theme of India's largest fintech conference was, 'Creating a Sustainable Financial World: Global, Inclusive, Green'.
  • Madhabi Puri Buch laid down some core principles that guide regulators, while delivering her keynote address at the Global Fintech Fest 2022 (GFF 2022) in Mumbai.
  • GFF 2022 is being supported by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency (Invest India), Startup India, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and ONDC.

Germany has put digitalisation and sustainability as high priority on its G7 presidency agenda: Doris Dietze, Head of Division, German Federal Ministry of Finance

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2022, Doris Dietze, Head of Division, German Federal Ministry of Finance said, "Germany has put digitalisation and sustainability as high priority on its G7 presidency agenda.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2022, Doris Dietze, Head of Division, German Federal Ministry of Finance said, "Germany has put digitalisation and sustainability as high priority on its G7 presidency agenda.
  • Therefore, the German government are strongly pushing the fintech sector and the startup ecosystem as a whole.
  • At the Ministry of Finance, we are currently in the process of launching a so-called Future Financing Act to further strengthen the establishment of startups and fintechs.
  • The bilateral trade between India and Germany reached record high last year with around USD 26 billion and keep on growing.

Ontario Teachers' grows presence in India with establishment of Mumbai office

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Having a local team and office will support Ontario Teachers' in sourcing investments, nurturing long-term partnerships, and attracting strong local talent.

Key Points: 
  • Having a local team and office will support Ontario Teachers' in sourcing investments, nurturing long-term partnerships, and attracting strong local talent.
  • The office is in the financial hub of the Bandra Kurla Complex and is Ontario Teachers' sixth global office and third in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • This presence is expected to scale further as Ontario Teachers' investment portfolio grows in the coming years.
  • As Head of India, Mr. Dara will be responsible for accelerating investment activities and enhancing portfolio management in India.

‘We Need New Form of Money’ Sopnendu Mohanty, Monetary Authority of Singapore at Global Fintech Fest 2022

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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Speaking at Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2022, at a fireside chat with Smita Aggarwal, Global Investments Advisor of Flourish Ventures, Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore, said, In the new architecture of Web 3.0, asset transfers are not only done traditionally, therefore we need a new form of money that transacts on a distributed ledger.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking at Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2022, at a fireside chat with Smita Aggarwal, Global Investments Advisor of Flourish Ventures, Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore, said, In the new architecture of Web 3.0, asset transfers are not only done traditionally, therefore we need a new form of money that transacts on a distributed ledger.
  • It was held between September 20 and 22, 2022 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
  • We have successfully connected the UPI equivalent network of Singapore known as PayNow, with Thailands PromPay, to facilitate seamless cross-border transfers.
  • The retail CBDC can be extremely efficient and cost-effective and can even avert the need of a UPI rail for money transfers.

UK-India Fintech Sectors to Drive Growth, Prosperity of Both Countries: Alderman Vincent Keaveny, Lord Mayor, City of London

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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The Lord Mayor, City of London, emphasized the need for greater cooperation between India and the UK for a flourishing fintech ecosystem in both the countries.

Key Points: 
  • The Lord Mayor, City of London, emphasized the need for greater cooperation between India and the UK for a flourishing fintech ecosystem in both the countries.
  • "The City of London Corporation is committed to deepening the terms between the businesses of London and India.
  • With our combined expertise, the UK and Indian financial sectors continue to drive growth and prosperity in our respective countries.
  • The Lord Mayor referred to the UK-India Vision 2030 as the bridge between these two powerhouses of the global fintech landscape.

Global Fintech Fest 2022: India Reiterates Its Commitment Towards Sustainable Development Through Fintech

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Finance Minister and Reserve Bank of India Governor reiterated their commitment towards sustainable development speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2022 (GFF 2022) being held here September 20 to 22, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Finance Minister and Reserve Bank of India Governor reiterated their commitment towards sustainable development speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2022 (GFF 2022) being held here September 20 to 22, 2022.
  • The theme of India's largest fintech conference is, "Creating a Sustainable Financial World: Global, Inclusive, Green."
  • We are focussed on creating a sustainable financial world which is global, green, and inclusive."
  • GFF 2022 is being supported by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency (Invest India), Startup India, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and ONDC.

'We Need New Form of Money:' Sopnendu Mohanty, Monetary Authority of Singapore

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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He was at a fireside chat with Smita Aggarwal, Global Investments Advisor of Flourish Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • He was at a fireside chat with Smita Aggarwal, Global Investments Advisor of Flourish Ventures.
  • "Under the new architecture, tokenisation will enable both asset ownership and transfer of value to happen in real-time," Mr. Mohanty added.
  • "We have successfully connected the UPI equivalent network of Singapore known as PayNow, with Thailand's PromPay, to facilitate seamless cross-border transfers.
  • The retail CBDC can be extremely efficient and cost-effective and can even avert the need of a UPI rail for money transfers.

Global Precast Concrete Market 2022: Growing Construction and Infrastructure Industry Driving Sector Forward - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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The increasing construction activities, particularly in the residential sector, are projected to boost the demand for precast concrete products.

Key Points: 
  • The increasing construction activities, particularly in the residential sector, are projected to boost the demand for precast concrete products.
  • Precast concrete can be made with high early strength concrete, so it can be placed and cured quickly, which reduces construction schedules.
  • However, increasing concerns regarding effects of carbon emissions on the environment are driving the market for precast concrete.
  • For the purpose of this report, the publisher has segmented precast concrete market based on product type, construction type, application, end-use, and region: