AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndia–Seychelles Deal Push: PM Narendra Modi’s Golden Jubilee visit delivered nine agreements and a $175m package, including a Made-in-India fast patrol vessel for maritime security and a plan to roll out India’s UPI in Seychelles by year-end, with officials also flagging broader talks on deeper economic partnership. Digital Payments: UPI expansion is also moving globally, with Greece going live and UPI now available in 10 countries—good news for tourism, trade and the diaspora. Maritime & Blue Economy: The visit was framed around India’s MAHASAGAR vision, focusing on ocean security, climate resilience and sustainable development, with Seychelles also conferring its top environmental honour “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” on Modi. Local Governance Watch: Back in India, Modi chaired a high-level meeting of central secretaries on deregulation and ease of doing business, echoing the push for faster execution. Business & Trade Beyond Diplomacy: Maritimo appointed KJM Marine as its exclusive dealer across the GCC and selected Middle East/Indian Ocean territories, including Seychelles—signalling continued demand for long-range luxury cruising in the region. Scam & Fraud Signals: Bitget launched its UEX Futures League and also renewed its anti-scam push, while separate reporting highlighted how crypto scams and legal threats to victims are evolving across multi-asset platforms.
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