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In a landmark announcement at the India-Cyprus CEO Forum in Limassol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that talks are underway to bring Cyprus into the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network. Highlighting India's digital transformation, PM Modi stated that 50% of global digital transactions now occur in India through UPI. He welcomed Cyprus' potential inclusion, pointing to the growing global footprint of India's real-time payment system, already adopted by countries like France. Modi also emphasized India's innovation-driven growth, noting over 1 lakh startups are powering solutions worldwide. From massive infrastructure investments to new policies in shipbuilding and aviation, the address showcased India's rising global economic influence and strong fintech leadership. The collaboration with Cyprus marks a bold step in expanding India's financial and technological diplomacy.#PMModi #ModiInCyprus #UPIExpansion #DigitalIndia #FintechDiplomacy #IndiaCyprusRelations #NarendraModi #IndiaUPI #GlobalUPI #UPIGoesGlobal #IndianEconomy #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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