Mauritius Business & Economy News
Track Mauritius's evolving economy with coverage of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, banking, foreign investment, SME growth, budget updates, and the financial sectors driving the island's prosperity, from fintech and IFC developments to trade and industry.
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IMF Sees Softer Global Slowdown Thanks to AI, But Warns of War Risk
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its outlook for the global economy, offering a cautiously optimistic picture tempered by s…
Mauritius Harvests 7,312 Tonnes of Bananas in First Half of Year
Mauritius produced 7,312 tonnes of bananas during the first half of the current year, according to figures reported by Le Défi Media. The st…
Mauritius Unrest Could Cost the Economy Up to Rs 200 Million
The recent wave of civil unrest that swept across parts of Mauritius has left more than a trail of damaged property and shaken communities, …
Mauritius Tax Returns: MRA Deadline Is Tomorrow, October 15
Mauritians who have not yet filed their annual income tax return are running out of time. The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) has set 15 O…
MCCI President Patrice Marie Calls for Unity Amid Mauritius Unrest
Patrice Marie, president of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), has issued a public appeal for calm, calling on all Mauri…
Business Mauritius Calls for Return to Work Amid Civil Unrest
Business Mauritius, the principal umbrella organisation representing the private sector in Mauritius, has issued a formal recommendation cal…
Arnaud Lagesse Urges Calm and National Unity in Mauritius
Arnaud Lagesse, one of Mauritius's most prominent business figures and head of the IBL Group, the island's largest diversified conglomerate,…
Business Mauritius to Issue Work Guidelines at 6:30am Wednesday
Business Mauritius, the umbrella organisation representing the private sector in Mauritius, has announced it will publish its recommendation…
Metro Express Suspends Service Wednesday, Restart Expected in One Week
Mauritius's Metro Express light rail service will not run on Wednesday, according to an announcement reported by Le Defi Media. A return to …
Business Mauritius Urges Employers to Let Staff Leave Work Immediately
Business Mauritius, the main private-sector employers' federation in Mauritius, has issued an urgent appeal to employers across the island, …
Mauritius Builders Warn of Unfair Contract Terms Crushing Small Firms
Contractors in Mauritius's construction sector are raising the alarm over what they describe as deeply unbalanced contract terms that leave …
Business Mauritius Urges Early Departures Amid Limited Public Transport
Business Mauritius, the country's main private sector umbrella body, has issued guidance urging employers and employees to arrange early dep…
Mauritius Banks Stay Open Despite Civil Unrest, MBA Confirms
Mauritius's banking sector is continuing to operate normally despite the wave of civil unrest that has swept parts of the island in recent d…
Business Mauritius Urges Firms to Allow Remote Work This Tuesday
Business Mauritius, the main umbrella body representing the private sector in Mauritius, has issued a recommendation urging employers across…
Beef and Fish Drive Up Food Prices in Mauritius This September
Food prices in Mauritius rose again in September, with beef and fish emerging as the two biggest drivers of the increase, according to data …
Mauritius Had Rs 81 Billion for Food Security, Yet Still Buys Back Its Own Fish
Mauritius has long championed food self-sufficiency as a national priority. Billions of rupees have been allocated toward achieving it. Yet …
Tim Hogben Named Next CEO of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) is set for a significant leadership change, with Tim Hogben confirmed as the incoming Chief Executive …
Mauritius Industrial Output Jumps 10.9% in Q2 2026
Mauritius recorded a significant rebound in industrial output in the second quarter of 2026, with production rising 10.9% compared to the fi…
CWA Drowning in Debt: Rs 754M Deficit and Rs 3.46Bn in Loans
Mauritius's state-owned water utility, the Central Water Authority (CWA), is in deep financial trouble, recording a deficit of Rs 754.77 mil…
Chevron, ExxonMobil, Amazon and Google Head to US-Africa Summit
Some of the biggest names in American business, including energy giants Chevron and ExxonMobil, and tech titans Amazon and Google, are expec…
Mauritius Fuel Losses: STC Bleeds Rs 5 Per Litre, PSA Deficit Hits Rs 3.56 Billion
Mauritius's fuel pricing system is under severe financial strain, with the State Trading Corporation (STC) recording heavy losses on every l…
Trump Claims Deal With Putin for Millions of Tonnes of Russian Diesel
Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply millions of tonnes of dies…
'FROGS': The Mocking Acronym Putting France's Debt Crisis in Focus
Fifteen years after the "PIGS" label haunted southern Europe's debt crisis, a new unflattering acronym has emerged, and this time, it target…
Supermarket Prices Rise in Mauritius: Chocolate, Soap and Toothpaste Hit
Shoppers in Mauritius are facing another round of price increases at supermarkets this October, with a range of everyday products, from choc…
Frequently Asked Questions
What drives the Mauritius economy?−
Mauritius has a diversified economy built on four main pillars: financial services (including IFC and banking), tourism, manufacturing (especially textiles), and a growing ICT/BPO sector. The country is consistently ranked among Africa's most competitive economies.
What is the Stock Exchange of Mauritius?−
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) operates two markets: the Official Market and the Development & Enterprise Market (DEM). It lists over 90 companies and is one of Africa's leading exchanges, attracting significant international investment.
Is Mauritius a good place to do business?−
Mauritius ranks highly in African business environment indices, with a strong legal system, low corporate tax rate (15%), double taxation agreements with 46 countries, and a reputation as a gateway for investment into Africa and Asia.
What is the Mauritius International Financial Centre?−
The Mauritius IFC is a major financial hub managing over $700 billion in assets. It offers global business licences, fund management, banking, and insurance services, making it one of the world's top 10 offshore financial centres.