India–Mauritius Energy Deal: Hardeep Singh Puri’s visit to Port Louis saw India and Mauritius sign a five-year government-to-government framework and a long-term pact where Indian Oil (IOCL) will meet Mauritius’ full import needs for petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, with the aim of boosting energy security and cutting exposure to price volatility. Mauritius in India’s FDI Push: India reported 29 FDI proposals worth about Rs 4,895.65 crore under eased rules allowing non-controlling stakes of up to 10% from land-border-linked entities via the automatic route; Mauritius-based investors are among the jurisdictions cited, with deals spanning IT, AI, manufacturing, pharma, data centres and transport. Mauritius Financial Crime Training: India’s CBI Academy ran a two-week ITEC course for Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission officers focused on investigating financial and cyber-enabled crimes, ending in New Delhi on August 21. Banking Expansion: SBM Holdings’ Kenya unit opened its 34th branch in Nanyuki, targeting SMEs and regional trade in Kenya’s Mount Kenya area. Markets Watch: BSE’s new closing auction session is drawing concern over thin participation, with Nuvama warning the liquidity drop could be self-reinforcing unless volumes pick up. Corporate Moves: Zee Entertainment allotted 20.94 crore fully convertible warrants to Sunbright Mauritius Investments, while Qualcomm Asia Pacific trimmed its Shadowfax stake in a bulk sale worth about Rs 184 crore.