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Hinduja Group welcomes RBI report on Ownership Guidelines in the Indian Private Sector Banks

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The Chairman of the Hinduja Group of Companies (India), Mr. Ashok Hinduja has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India Internal Working Group’s report on the Review of Extant Ownership Guidelines and Corporate Structure of Indian Private sector Banks (Mohanty Report).

He said “The Working Group has taken a timely and bold stand by proposing a uniform regulatory framework for the entire banking system, dispensing with the regulatory arbitrage available between banks, NBFCs, small finance banks and payment banks. Like in many other fields, we should move to a One Nation, One Banking Regulatory Framework if we are to move towards realising our aspiration to be a 5 trillion $ economy. Solid banking apparatus is a must”.
Shareholder equity has to be the first line of defense in a robust banking system. “The Report rightfully puts a greater onus on the promoter-shareholders to exercise oversight through a higher shareholding limit of 26%, with commensurate voting rights. It helps strengthen the institutional framework by ensuring the promoter responsibility with more skin in the game, Supervisory stance for large conglomerates, including consolidated supervision will ensure the necessary check and balance in the system.”, Shri Ashok Hinduja noted.
Striking a note of caution, “Ring fencing the banking sector from a myriad of emerging risks has to be a constant endeavour, and I am certain the Reserve Bank of India will exercise a continuous vigil as it has done in the past. We hope the RBI will be able to implement these guidelines within a specified time frame. With the past policy interventions and this forward looking guidelines, undoubtedly the year 2020 belongs to RBI” he said.

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When comedy of errors turned into ‘A Simple Murder’Premiers on November 20th exclusively on SonyLIV

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National, 18th November 2020
“We risk all in being too greedy” goes a famous saying. And this is what defines the life of Manish, a, a middle-class dweller fighting hard to save a failed marriage. While hunting for an investor for his business idea that can shoot up his fortune, Manish knocks on the wrong door and his life flips upside down. Post the astounding success of Scam 1992, SonyLIV brings to you its next offering in the multi- starrer ‘A Simple Murder’. In a fine blend of humour and thrill, the series unleashes a riveting dark comedy over seven episodes on 20th November.
Directed by Sachin Pathak and written by Prateek Payodhi, A Simple Murder is a multi-strand dark comedy where greed supersedes a bunch of messed up characters and entangle them in a chain of events uncalled for. Irked by the monotony of their daily lives or in aspiration of securing a safe future, these people from contrasting worlds cross paths and risk it all to do the unthinkable to attain a better life. This series has been produced by JAR Pictures and rides high on Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Sushant Singh and Amit Sial’s unparalleled performances, quirky dialogues and a complete dramedy of a common man.
Also starring Priya Anand, Yashpal Sharma, Gopal Datt and Ayaz Khan amongst others, A Simple Murder makes for a perfect binge-watch this, starting 20th November only on SonyLIV.
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Saugata Mukherjee, Head- Original Content, SonyLIV
“As a genre, dark comedies promise potential but are largely underserved in the OTT category. Post Kadakh which received encouraging reviews, A Simple Murder is our second offering in this space and reinstates our belief in churning out differentiated content to our viewers. With an amazing cast and a nail-biting narrative, we hope this series opens to a positive response from audience as well.”
Sachin Pathak, Director
“What drew me to A Simple Murder is its story, the diversity of characters and its relevance. The series dwells in a space, not much explored on the web and thus is novel in its approach. I am thankful to my cast – a fine mix of age and experience for delivering such stupendous performances and making filming look so easy. Shooting amidst lockdown was another riveting experience and I hope the efforts come alive onscreen.”
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Actor
“Playing the character ‘Manish’ was definitely new and exciting for me. He is someone who is low on self-confidence and constantly striving to find a sense of dignity and respect throughout his journey. This character gave me a chance to be someone new, different from the characters I have played earlier and I had a lot of fun playing him. We are extremely excited to see how this turns out and we are hoping for the best!”

Sushant Singh, Actor
“I have always believed in playing characters that add value to the story, break the mold, and allow me to explore a finer nuance in me as an actor. A Simple Murder struck a chord for its fast-paced script that offered the right mix of character building and humor. The show also gave me an opportunity to work with some seasoned actors and I definitely had an enriching experience.”
Ajay Rai, Founder and Producer JAR Pictures
“Riding on a talented ensemble of actors, A Simple Murder chronicles the life of a common man, jumbled in a series of co-incidences. We, at JAR Pictures are extremely thrilled to collaborate with SonyLIV and add weightage to their celebrated slate of originals. The series was shot amidst the pandemic and I am thankful to the artists and the team at SonyLIV for their incredible support. SonyLIV has been churning out some great content back to back and I hope we are able to replicate a similar appetite for this one.”

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COVID positive mothers can breastfeed newborns with adequate precautions

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Only about 1% of newborns in India have acquired infection from Covid-positive mothers due to vertical transmission

BENGALURU / September 19, 2020 – A Covid-positive mother can hold and breastfeed her newborn child provided adequate precautions are taken by her such as wearing a N95 mask and hand sanitization, said Dr. BK Vishwanath Bhat, Pediatrician and MD, Radhakrishna Multi-specialty Hospital.

“Breast-feeding can be continued in Covid-19 positive mothers provided they wear a N95 mask, clean their chest and sanitize their hands before feeding the newborn. This is very important as a Covid19-positive mother can infect others for at least 10 days after the onset of symptoms of infection. During this period, other healthy members in the family should take care of the newborn when the mother is not breast feeding. They should also wear PPE when they go near the mother until she becomes non-infective. Another option is to feed the newborn expressed milk from the mother by the caregiver to minimize the chances of infection,” he said. The present week is being observed as the Newborn Care Week worldwide.

According to the doctor, Covid infection has no special impact on pregnancy and its outcome. Covid-infected pregnant women usually remain asymptomatic during pregnancy and childbirth. Talking about the risk of Covid to newborns, Dr. BK Vishwanath Bhat said: “In Covid-positive mothers, there are chances of the virus infecting the placenta close to delivery. Currently, the incidence of Covid infection in newborns is miniscule. Around 1% of newborns in India have acquired infection from Covid-positive mothers due to such vertical transmission. This is much lower compared to the worldwide figures of 6-7%. After birth, newborns can get Covid from mother or any other person through the airborne route if they are patients in active phase of the infection. Hence precautions like wearing N95 mask and hand sanitization are necessary when going near the infant.”

Busting several prevalent myths about pregnancy in Covid times, the doctor said: “Pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of getting Covid-19, which is an airborne infection. It affects pregnant women no more than any other woman if they are exposed to a Covid-19 patient. It also a myth that pregnant women with suspected or confirmed Covid-19 need to give birth by caesarean section only. This is not mandatory. The mode of delivery depends on the condition of the expecting mother and fetus, like any other pregnant woman.”

Talking about the precautions that healthy parents of newborns should take in Covid times, Dr. BK Vishwanath Bhat said: “Parents of healthy newborns should take all necessary precautions when they go out to avoid getting infected, like wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand sanitisation. They should change their clothes and clean themselves once they come home. They should also avoid exposing the infant to other people as much as possible, and sanitize everything that comes in contact with the baby.”

He added: “Breast milk is the best food for a newborn till six months of age. No alternative milk can replace mothers’ milk. Breast milk is a live food and it has ingredients like antibodies which give passive immunity to the newborn and infants from contracting a variety of diseases. Mother should also take a balanced diet.”

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ಫಾಸ್ಟ್ ಟ್ರ್ಯಾಕ್ ೧೦೦೦ ಅಗ್ರಿಟೆಕ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟ್ ಆಫ್ ಗಳಿಗೆ ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಮತ್ತು ಹೆಕ್ಸ್ಜಿನ್(HexGn) ಪಾಲುದಾರ ಕಂಪನಿಗಳಾಗಿವೆ

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ಹೆಕ್ಸ್ಜಿನ್‌ನಿಂದ(HexGn) ವಿಶೇಷ ಅಭಿಯಾನ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು : ಫಾಸ್ಟ್ ಟ್ರ್ಯಾಕ್ ೧೦೦೦ ಅಗ್ರಿಟೆಕ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟ್ ಆಫ್ ಗಳಿಗೆ ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಮತ್ತು ಹೆಕ್ಸ್ಜಿನ್ ಪಾಲುದಾರ ಕಂಪನಿಗಳಾಗಿವೆ. ಕೃಷಿ, ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣಾಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಮತ್ತು ದೇಶದ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ-ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಪರಿವರ್ತನೆಯ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಿಗೆ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ೫೦ ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಈಗ “ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಉದ್ಯಮಶೀಲತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂತರ್ಗತ ಹಣಕಾಸು” ಎಂಬ ವಿಶೇಷ ಅಭಿಯಾನವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದೆ. ೧೯೬೮ ರಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಯಾದ ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕುಗಳು, ನಬಾರ್ಡ್ ಮತ್ತು ಎಕ್ಸಿಮ್ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್‌ನ ಒಡೆತನದಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಡೀಮ್ಡ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಕಂಪನಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಕಂಟ್ರೋಲರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಆಡಿಟರ್ ಜನರಲ್ ಆಫ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ತನ್ನ ಖಾತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಲೆಕ್ಕಪರಿಶೋಧಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಕೃಷಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರವು ಭಾರತದ ಆರ್ಥಿಕತೆಗೆ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡಿದೆ. ಮುಂದಿನ ಹತ್ತು ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ, ಇದು ಭಾರತೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಮಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯ ನಿರ್ಣಾಯಕ ಚಾಲಕವಾಗಲಿದೆ.
ಕೃಷಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ, ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಕೃಷಿ ಮೌಲ್ಯ ಸರಪಳಿ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿಯ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಪರಿಣತಿಯನ್ನು ಗಮನದಲ್ಲಿರಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು. ಅಗ್ರಿಟೆಕ್ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ಯಮಿಗಳ ಸಮುದಾಯವನ್ನು ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಲು, ಹಸ್ತಾಂತರಿಸಲು ಮತ್ತು ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲು ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿದೆ, ಅದು ಅಪಾರ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಮೌಲ್ಯ, ಉದ್ಯೋಗ, ಸ್ವ-ಉದ್ಯೋಗಾವಕಾಶ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
ಈ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ, ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೃಷಿ ಸಂಬಂಧಿತ ಉದ್ಯಮಶೀಲತೆಯನ್ನು ಉತ್ತೇಜಿಸುವ ಗುರಿಯನ್ನು ಹೆಕ್ಸ್ಜಿನ್‌ನೊಂದಿಗೆ(HexGn) ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಸಹಭಾಗಿತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದು, ಮುಂದಿನ ಐದು ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ೧೦೦೦ ಅಗ್ರಿಟೆಕ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟ್ ಆಫ್ ಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಉದ್ಯಮಿಗಳನ್ನು ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಕ್ಸ್ಜಿನ್(HexGn) ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸಾಬೀತುಪಡಿಸಿದೆ.
ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಅನೇಕ ದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಸರ್ಕಾರಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಖಾಸಗಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ. ಇದು ಅವರ ಪರಿಸರ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಉದ್ಯಮಶೀಲ ಮತ್ತು ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಪುರಾವೆಯನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಕಂಪನಿಯು ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಸಂಶೋಧನೆ, ನೀತಿ, ವಕಾಲತ್ತು, ಉದ್ಯಮ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆನ್‌ಲೈನ್ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಇದನ್ನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ಪಾಲುದಾರಿಕೆಯ ವಿಶಾಲ ಬಾಹ್ಯರೇಖೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸುವ ಎಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಹೆಕ್ಸ್ಜಿನ್(HexGn) ನಡುವೆ ಒಡಂಬಡಿಕೆ ಪತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಸಹಿ ಹಾಕಲಾಯಿತು.

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AFC India and HexGn Partner to Fast Track 1000 Agritech Startups From India

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With a legacy of over 50 years maintaining its forte, serving the focal sectors of agriculture, rural development and socio-economic transformation of the country, AFC has now started an exclusive vertical namely “Social Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Finance”.
Established way back in the year 1968, AFC is wholly owned by Commercial Banks, NABARD and EXIM Bank. AFC is a Deemed Government Company, and Comptroller & Auditor General of India audits its accounts. The agriculture sector is one of the most significant contributors to the Indian economy. In the next ten years, it will be a crucial driver of growth for Indian entrepreneurs.
Keeping in view AFC’s core competencies and expertise in the agriculture sector, particularly in agricultural value chain development. AFC intends to support, handhold and build a community of entrepreneurs in the field of Agritech that will, in turn, create immense economic value and employment/self-employment opportunities.
Towards this end, AFC has entered into a collaborative partnership with HexGn aimed at promoting agriculture-related entrepreneurship in India, leading to 1000 Agritech Startups in the next five years.
HexGn has proven capability in developing entrepreneurs and is already associated with Governments and private entities in many countries, helping them make their ecosystems and institutions more entrepreneurial and future proof.
The Company has been doing this through their research at a global level, policy and advocacy, industry events, and online programs.
A Memorandum in this regard was signed between AFC and HexGn detailing the broad contours of the partnership.
The main areas of collaboration are to facilitate access to productive resources, finance & market access for smallholder farmers; encourage diversification, cultivating high-value crops; leverage digital technologies; enhance soil health, promote water conservation & water use efficiency; mainstream biodiversity conservation, address and adapt to climate change; strengthen agriculture ecosystem resilience.
The areas of collaboration include Introduction of new technologies for farm mechanization. And create a virtuous cycle of entrepreneurship, innovation, productivity, profits and self-reliance in the rural economic ecosystem.

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