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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FCC Auction: 30 Cars, Three Boats and Six Motorcycles Up for Grabs
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) of Mauritius is set to hold a public auction of seized assets, putting up for sale approximately 30 ca…
Five Investors Bid to Buy Mauritius State-Owned Casinos
Five investors are competing to acquire Casinos de Maurice, the state-owned gaming operator, as the Mauritian government pushes ahead with p…
Yousuf Jeeva, Neel Group CEO: 'Failure Was Never an Option for Me'
Yousuf Jeeva, the Chief Executive Officer of Neel Group of Companies, has spoken candidly about the relentless determination that has shaped…
India's UPI Payment System Goes Partly Paid After Beating Visa
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the homegrown digital payments network that dramatically overtook Visa in global transaction volum…
Strong Dollar Risk: What the Fed's Rate Stance Means for Mauritius
The United States Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates elevated is sending ripple effects far beyond American shores, and Mauri…
Mauritius Fuel Price Hike Could Come 'At Any Moment', Warns Minister
Mauritians could soon be paying more at the pump. Minister Michael Sik Yuen has issued a stark warning that a fuel price increase could be a…
Aubergine Prices Triple in Mauritius in Just Two Months
Mauritians shopping for vegetables have been hit hard this season, with prices on a range of locally grown produce rising steeply between Ju…
Mauritius Completes Its First Electronic Bill of Exchange Transaction
Mauritius has reached a landmark moment in its financial sector by completing its first trade finance transaction using an electronic bill o…
How Africa Is Building Payment Systems to Bypass the Dollar
For decades, moving money across Africa has meant going through the US dollar and the SWIFT network, a system that adds cost, delays, and de…
US-Iran War Cost Arab Economies $150 Billion in First Month
A senior United Nations official has warned that the war between the United States and Iran has cost Arab economies an estimated $150 billio…
Mauritius Minister Pushes AI and Digital Tools for Industry
Mauritius's Minister of Industry, SMEs and Cooperatives, Aadil Ameer Meea, has called on the island's industrial sector to accelerate its em…
India Warns US Tariffs on Russian Oil Could Strain Bilateral Ties
India has issued a rare diplomatic warning to the United States, cautioning that newly proposed American tariffs on countries purchasing Rus…
Bad Buy Sparked a Business: Sonya Padayachy's Genuine Leather Brand
A disappointing shopping experience, not a business school course or a family legacy, is what launched Sonya Padayachy into entrepreneurship…
Hinduja Group Eyes New Investment Opportunities in Mauritius
The Hinduja Group, one of India's most powerful and diversified business conglomerates, has been exploring new investment opportunities in M…
Haircuts in Mauritius: From Rs 250 to Rs 6,000 Explained
Getting your hair cut in Mauritius can still be remarkably affordable, or surprisingly expensive, depending on where you go and what you ask…
Bagatelle Mall Goes Big on Fun: Flip Out, Food Court & Play Zone
Shopping, watching a film, and picking up new clothes may no longer be enough to keep Mauritians coming back to the mall. Across the island,…
Made in Moris Launches Five-Day Sustainability Bootcamp for Manufacturers
Made in Moris and the Association of Mauritian Manufacturers (AMM) have jointly launched a "Sustainability Bootcamp", a five-day training pr…
FMI : La dette publique à 79 % du PIB
Le Fonds monétaire international (FMI) a publié le 14 septembre dernier un rapport technique de quatre pages, intitulé High-Level Summary Te…
Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Mauritius
When the United States Federal Reserve adjusts its benchmark interest rate, the shockwaves are rarely confined to American shores. For small…
India-Mauritius Tax Treaty Debate Reignited
The India-Mauritius tax treaty, one of the most debated bilateral financial agreements in the region, is once again under the spotlight, thi…
Piercing the Veil: Corporate Law in Mauritius
In Mauritius, the principle of 'piercing the corporate veil' remains one of the most consequential, yet least understood, doctrines in busin…
Loto & Loto Plus: No Jackpot Winner on Sept 16
Wednesday 16 September's Loto and Loto Plus draws in Mauritius ended without a grand prize winner, confirming that both jackpots will roll o…
CYE 2026: Ishant Ayadassen on AI & Chaos
Behind every trophy lies a story that rarely makes the headlines. For Ishant Ayadassen, the First Runner-Up at the Creative Young Entreprene…
Taxi Drivers to Block Uber at Flic-en-Flac
Tensions between Mauritius's established taxi industry and the arrival of Uber are coming to a head, with organised taxi operators announcin…
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.