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.
40 Business stories · Updated continuously · MauritiusNews.com
MCB Cuts Mauritius Growth Forecast for 2026
MCB Research has revised downward its economic growth forecast for Mauritius in 2026, citing escalating geopolitical tensions as a key drive…
Absa Mauritius Launches Spark Digital Platform
Absa Mauritius has officially launched Spark, a brand-new digital platform that promises to reshape how individuals and businesses interact …
Mauritius Flight Disruption: 'Just a Flour Issue'
In a brief but intriguing evening bulletin, Defi Media reported on a developing situation in Mauritius under the headline loosely translated…
Tribeca Mall Addresses Public Concerns Following 'Minor Incident' at Food Court
Tribeca Mall has issued a public reassurance following what it has described as a 'minor incident' that occurred at its food court, accordin…
Inflation et IPC : Statistics Mauritius forme les acteurs économiques pour une meilleure lecture des données
Dans un contexte économique mondial marqué par des turbulences géopolitiques et une pression persistante sur le coût de la vie, Statistics M…
World Bee Day: Mauritius Sets Its Sights on the Global Honey Market
Mauritius is buzzing with ambition. On the occasion of World Bee Day, celebrated on Tuesday 20 May at Réduit, Minister of Agro-Industry, Foo…
Mauritius Gears Up for High-Stakes 2027 Anti-Money Laundering Evaluation
Mauritius is quietly but decisively preparing for one of the most consequential financial reviews in its recent history — a major anti-money…
Mauritius Construction Sector Gets a Unified Pricing Framework with New National Schedule of Rates
Mauritius is taking a significant step toward greater transparency and consistency in its construction sector with the establishment of the …
PM's Anti-Monopoly Committee: Opening the Market Could Help Consumers — But at What Cost?
A committee chaired by the Prime Minister has been established to examine the issue of monopolies in Mauritius — a move that has sparked bot…
Budget 2026-27: The Economic Crossroads That Will Define Mauritius's Future
With the 2026-27 national budget on the horizon, Mauritius finds itself at a pivotal economic moment. The upcoming fiscal blueprint is expec…
Grand-Baie Waterfront Project Stalls Over Land Acquisition Hurdles
The ambitious Grand-Baie Waterfront development project, long heralded as a transformative initiative for the north of Mauritius, has been p…
When Malta Mirrored Mauritius: A 1961 Blueprint for Industrial Survival on Small Islands
In a fascinating journey back to 1961, the Mauritius Times has unearthed an archival piece by writer Peter Ibbotson that draws a compelling …
Mauritius on the Economic Fault Line: Why the Middle East Conflict Demands Urgent Policy Action
The tremors of war rarely respect borders — and for a small island economy like Mauritius, that reality has never felt more acute. The so-ca…
Oil Prices Crash Below $100 a Barrel as US-Iran Ceasefire Eases Energy Crisis
Global oil prices have tumbled below the symbolic threshold of $100 per barrel following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between t…
Mauritius Cabinet Economic Committee Convenes Amid Middle East Tensions
Despite a temporary two-week ceasefire announced by United States President Donald Trump in response to the escalating military conflict in …
Bank One Raises the Bar with Tribeca Lounge Opening and Mastercard World Elite Metal Launch
Bank One has made a striking statement in Mauritius's competitive banking landscape, unveiling two major developments in a single ceremony: …
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.