India Launches UPI and RuPay Services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius.

International | Dated: 11 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth, virtually launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. RuPay card services were also launched in Mauritius.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • This move allows Indian travellers to make digital payments in these countries using UPI apps.
  • Mauritius is the first country outside Asia to issue RuPay cards.
  • It strengthens India's fintech diplomacy and economic ties.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Launch: UPI & RuPay.
  • Countries: SL & Mauritius.
  • Tech: Digital Payments.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which two countries recently adopted India's UPI services, launched virtually by PM Modi?

Correct Answer: Sri Lanka and Mauritius

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About NPCI

  • Product – UPI, RuPay
  • CEO – Dilip Asbe