FEMA/FDI Fallout in India: The RBI has issued a compounding order against real estate developer BPTP Ltd and directors Kabul Chawla and Sudhanshu Tripathi over FEMA-linked foreign investment from Mauritius, setting a total penalty of about ₹4.84 crore tied to alleged 2007–2008 breaches. Digital Payments Push: India’s UPI keeps surging, with transaction volume up 27% to about 145 billion in the first half of FY27, ahead of new merchant discount rate rules on high-value payments. Mauritius Climate Readiness: Mauritius Meteorological Services has validated its 2027–2031 strategic plan to modernise weather, climate, ocean and multi-hazard early warning systems, supported by CREWS SWIO and IOC technical assistance. Blue Economy Diplomacy: Mauritian President Dharambeer Gokhool met Türkiye’s ambassador in Port Louis, prioritising blue economy cooperation, climate/disaster management, and expanded trade links via the Economic Development Board. Regional Shipping Shift: A new “Arctic shipping” push via the Northern Sea Route is being discussed as a potential alternative to Suez/Cape routes, with implications for Africa’s maritime and logistics networks. Packaging Deal in East Africa: Guala Closures completes its acquisition of Metal Crowns across Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi, expanding beverage packaging capacity in the region. UPI Global Angle: UPI’s footprint is widening internationally, with new adoption and cross-border interest highlighted alongside the latest growth figures.