4. UPI payment services launched in Mauritius

In the presence of respected leaders such as the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and the President of Sri Lanka, Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, witnessed the virtual launch of the RuPay and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) connection between Mauritius and India. Joining them at the launch were key figures including Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Mr. Harvesh Kumar Seegolam, the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

The collaboration between RuPay and UPI is expected to boost trade and tourism between Mauritius and India by providing a convenient and efficient payment solution for people and businesses. Furthermore, it will contribute to Mauritius’ transformation into an international financial center.

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