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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Leal Group CEO Eric Leal: 'A Leader Must Guide Even in the Storm'
Eric Leal, Chief Executive Officer of Leal Group, one of Mauritius's most established and diversified family-owned business conglomerates, h…
450 Workers at Three Mauritius Factories Go Two Months Without Pay
Nearly 450 workers employed across three factories in Mauritius are facing severe financial hardship after going two full months without rec…
133 Competition Complaints Filed in Mauritius in 2025 to 2026
Mauritius's competition watchdog has recorded 133 complaints and opened 28 formal investigations in the 2025 to 2026 financial year, accordi…
Why Cakes in Mauritius Cost More Than You Think
Customers in Mauritius are often shocked by the price of a quality cake, but according to one industry insider, they shouldn't be. Hemant Gh…
Mauritius Home Loan Borrowers to Get Choice of Three Insurers
Mauritians taking out a home loan will soon have the right to choose their mortgage insurance from at least three different providers, under…
Migrant Workers Send Rs 2.79 Billion Out of Mauritius in Q1 2026
Mauritius is sending money out of the country at nearly four times the rate it receives it, a striking figure revealed in the latest officia…
Mauritius FCC Selling Eight Seized Properties by 30 October 2026
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has opened a public tender for eight properties seized during its financial crime investigatio…
Mauritius Wage Index Rises 5.8% in a Year, New Data Shows
Wages in Mauritius rose by 5.8% over the course of a year, according to the latest wage index data reported by Le Défi Media. The figures po…
Mauritius Allocated 813 Tonnes of Raw Sugar in US 2027 Quota
Mauritius has been allocated 813 tonnes of raw sugar under the United States' tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system for 2027, according to a report…
Bank of Mauritius Injects $15 Million Into Forex Market Thursday
The Bank of Mauritius (BoM), the country's central bank, announced it will sell $15 million on the local foreign exchange market this Thursd…
Patrick Lagesse Re-Elected President of Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture
Patrick Lagesse has been re-elected as President of the Chambre d'Agriculture de Maurice, the Chamber of Agriculture of Mauritius, continuin…
Mauritius Receives New Fuel Shipment of Over 39,000 Tonnes
A new shipment of fuel totalling more than 39,000 tonnes has arrived in Mauritius, according to a report by Le Défi Media. The delivery prov…
Mauritius Fuel Prices Set to Rise 10%, And Bus Fares May Follow
Mauritius is bracing for a significant increase in fuel prices, with the minister responsible for trade warning that a new hike is imminent,…
Card Payments in Mauritius Drop 18.8% to Rs 24.1bn in July
Card payment activity in Mauritius contracted significantly in July, with total transactions processed via debit and credit cards reaching j…
Mauritius Cracks Down on Bakeries Over Bread Weight Violations
Mauritius's Ministry of Commerce has announced a significant tightening of controls on the island's bakeries, following a public warning fro…
Can AI Really Boost Mauritius Exports? EDB Workshop Raises Big Questions
The Economic Development Board (EDB), Mauritius's main investment and export promotion agency, joined forces with the Human Resource Develop…
Mauritius Holds Top 50 Spot in Global Finance Index but Faces Structural Challenges
Mauritius has retained its place among the world's top 50 financial centres in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40), but anal…
La City Mall in Trianon Gets New Shops as Expansion Continues
Shoppers at La City, one of Mauritius's most frequented shopping centres located in Trianon on the outskirts of Port Louis, may have noticed…
Mauritius Holds 7th Regional Jobs Fair in Souillac to Bridge Skills Gap
Mauritius's Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations held the 7th Regional Employment and Training Fair on Monday, 21 April, at the Dream…
Young Farmers in Mauritius: Interest Is Growing, But Obstacles Remain
More young people in Mauritius, including university graduates, are showing interest in farming. But according to Amar Beegoo, a figure in t…
Avipro Marks 60 Years With Rs 3 Billion Investment Drive
Avipro, one of Mauritius's leading poultry and agri-food companies, is marking its 60th anniversary with a major vote of confidence in the l…
Economist Calls for Temporary Fuel Tax Cuts to Ease Mauritius Cost of Living
Mauritian economist Kushal Lobine has called on the government to consider a temporary reduction in fuel taxes, arguing that such a move wou…
Is Vacoas Losing Its Shops? A Town Centre in Decline
Galaxy, a well-known retail store at Vacoas Square, has pulled down its shutters for good, and its closure has reignited a conversation that…
FCC Auctions Raise Rs 12.8 Million for Mauritius in Two Days
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has raised Rs 12.8 million through a two-day public auction of assets seized in the course of its fina…
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.