AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCompetition & Finance: Kenya’s Competition Authority approved Mauritius-based Monarch Capital Limited’s plan to buy a 60% stake in De La Rue Kenya, with the Kenyan government keeping 40%, following a review under the Competition Act. Payments & Retail Investment: India’s UPI hit about 145 billion transactions in H1 FY27 (+27%), but a new report flags a gap between digital payment use and investing in mutual funds and equities—many users stay out due to perceived complexity and lack of trusted guidance. Regulation Watch: India’s RBI compounded FEMA violations tied to BPTP Limited and directors Kabul Chawla and Sudhanshu Tripathi, ordering a total penalty of about ₹4.84 crore over FDI-linked issues dating to 2007–08. Mauritius–Turkey Ties: In Port Louis, President Dharambeer Gokhool met Türkiye’s new ambassador, prioritising the blue economy, climate/disaster management, trade links via the Economic Development Board, and education through Turkish scholarships. Industry & Packaging: Guala Closures completed its acquisition of Metal Crowns across Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi, expanding beverage packaging capacity in East Africa.
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