Mauritius

FDI inflows up 37% to $39.32 billion in 2015

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country increased by 37 per cent to USD 39.32 billion during 2015

Apr 17, 2016, 16:38 PM IST

Debris found in Mauritius to be examined by MH370 investigators

Last month, Australia said debris found in Mozambique was "almost certainly from MH370" and in 2015 French authorities said a wing part found on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion was part of the plane. 

Apr 03, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

'People in Mauritius richest in Africa, Zimbabweans poorest'

According to a report by New World Wealth, Mauritius is the richest country in Africa largely because it provides secure ownership rights.

Mar 17, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

Mauritius to begin automatic tax info exchange from September 2018

Mauritius will start automatic exchange of tax information with other nations only from September 2018, as it has postponed by a year implementation of global common reporting standard on tax matters.

Jan 31, 2016, 22:13 PM IST

Andhra red sanders smuggler deported from Mauritius

In a major breakthrough for Andhra Pradesh police, most wanted international red sanders smuggler K. Gangi Reddy was on Sunday deported from Mauritius.

Nov 16, 2015, 04:21 AM IST

Mauritius in talks with India on revised DTAA

India has concerns that Mauritius, which is one of the top sources of foreign direct investments into the country, is being misused for round-tripping of funds.

Oct 30, 2015, 22:42 PM IST

Mauritius no more safe haven for black money; to review tax avoidance treaty with India

In fiscal 2014/2015, foreign direct investment (FDI) to India was $24.7 billion, with about 24 percent from Mauritius, the biggest single FDI source.

Oct 07, 2015, 22:07 PM IST

NSE seals pact with Stock Exchange of Mauritius for synergy

NSE on Thursday announced that it has formalised a memorandum of understanding with the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) to facilitate co-operation between the two exchanges.

Sep 03, 2015, 16:12 PM IST

Black money: Mauritius takes fresh steps to address round-tripping concerns

As a revision to the Indo-Mauritius tax treaty hangs in balance, the financial sector watchdog of the island nation has said its fresh conditions for grant of tax residency certificates will help address India's concerns on suspected round tripping of funds.

Aug 09, 2015, 15:34 PM IST

FDI inflows rose in 2014-15 from 3 countries visited by Modi

FDI inflows increased in 2014-15 from three countries out of four major investing nations visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last fiscal with Australia showing a decline, government said Thursday.

Jul 30, 2015, 19:59 PM IST

DTAA with Mauritius will be revised soon: Revenue Secretary

The negotiations on the double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) between India and Mauritius are in advanced stage and the pact would be revised soon, Finance Ministry said Thursday.

Jul 10, 2015, 00:00 AM IST

Mauritius joins global tax convention to fight black money

In a significant boost for the global fight against black money, Mauritius has become a signatory to the multilateral framework that provides mutual administrative assistance on tax matters with India and other countries.

Jun 24, 2015, 21:48 PM IST

Mauritius regains top slot as source of FDI in India

Mauritius accounted for about 29 per cent of the country's total FDI inflows last fiscal. In 2013-14, Singapore had replaced Mauritius as the top source of FDI into India.

Jun 07, 2015, 11:27 AM IST

Investment routed from Mauritius to India for tax benefits: WTO

Tax treaty benefits are prompting investors to route their investments from Mauritius into India, WTO has said.

Jun 03, 2015, 18:17 PM IST

Mauritius promises India full-cooperation on tax treaty issues

Mauritius has promised full cooperation with India to address outstanding issues relating to their bilateral tax treaty, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the island nation.

Mar 24, 2015, 19:03 PM IST

Mauritius FDI source for India during Apr-Dec

Mauritius became the largest source for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during April-December with an inflow of Rs 35,647 crore, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

Mar 18, 2015, 19:45 PM IST

India in pacts to develop infrastructure in Mauritius, Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured agreements to develop islands in Mauritius and Seychelles in an early success for his drive to wrest back influence in the Indian Ocean from China.

Mar 12, 2015, 17:27 PM IST

Mauritius yet to agree on tax treaty revision: Arun Jaitley

Government on Tuesday said Mauritius is yet to agree to certain proposals to the long pending revision of bilateral tax treaty.

Dec 09, 2014, 14:33 PM IST

Black money: Mauritius assures help to India in SIT's probe

Mauritius, often accused of being a route for round-tripping of funds by Indians, Monday conveyed to Indian government that it was ready to support its Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unearth black money.

Nov 03, 2014, 17:42 PM IST

Mauritius eyes more India investments, lures film industry

Mauritius, which is home to a vast population of India- origin population, has wide-ranging bilateral ties with India, both at government and business levels.

Sep 28, 2014, 11:49 AM IST