Mauritius Seeks to Expand Trade with India in Manufacturing, AI and Services
The World Trade Center Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries (AIAI) hosted H.E. Mrs. Sheilabai Bappoo, G.O.S.K., High Commissioner of Mauritius to India, for a discussion on strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between India and Mauritius. The interaction focused on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors and encouraging business engagement between the two countries.
The World Trade Center Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries (AIAI) organized an interaction with H.E. Mrs. Sheilabai Bappoo, G.O.S.K., High Commissioner of Mauritius to India, to discuss opportunities for enhancing economic cooperation and investment flows between India and Mauritius.
H.E. Mrs. Sheilabai Bappoo, G.O.S.K., High Commissioner of Mauritius to India, emphasized that, “Mauritius continues to serve as a safe, secure and treaty-compliant jurisdiction, offering a conducive environment for investors and exporters seeking access to emerging global markets. Mauritius maintains strong bilateral agreements not only with India but also with several major economies including the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, and the United Arab Emirates, positioning the country as an important platform for international trade and investment. Following the recent visit of the Prime Minister, there is renewed interest in further expanding bilateral relations, and we look forward to greater investments and increased manufacturing presence in Mauritius.”
Mrs. Bappoo added, “the country provides an effective gateway for Indian companies looking to expand their footprint, while also welcoming greater participation of Mauritian enterprises in India’s rapidly growing economy. Mauritius network of trade and investment agreements enables businesses to benefit from preferential market access and smoother entry into several global markets. We are particularly keen to strengthen cooperation in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, logistics, and shipping, where there is high potential for bilateral collaboration and investment.”
Mr. Dooshant Kumar Bucktowar, Consul General of Mauritius in Mumbai, stated that the Consulate would extend support and assistance to the trade and industry community exploring business and investment opportunities between Mauritius and India.
Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries, said, “India and Mauritius share a long-standing and trusted economic partnership. Bilateral trade between the two countries is currently around USD 800 million, reflecting the strong commercial ties and growing engagement between our businesses. With stronger business linkages and new opportunities emerging across sectors, there is significant potential for bilateral trade to double over the next five years.”
Dr. Kalantri, highlighted “Although Mauritius has a relatively small population of about one million people, its strategic location and strong network of international agreements enable businesses operating from Mauritius to access a significant share of global markets, particularly in Africa and beyond.”
“Mauritius is increasingly positioning itself as a future-ready, innovation-driven economy, focusing on key pillars such as Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Renewable Energy, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. These sectors offer significant opportunities for strengthening collaboration between Indian and Mauritian enterprises. Mauritius shares deep cultural and historical ties with India, and whenever we are in Mauritius, we feel at home.” added Dr. Kalantri.
Ms. Priya Pansare, Director, Trade and Investment Promotion, and Ms. Sangeeta Jain, Senior Director, All India Association of Industries, also participated in the interaction focused on promoting business engagement between India and Mauritius.
The meeting highlighted the commitment of both sides to strengthen economic cooperation and encourage greater participation from businesses, investors, and institutions from the two countries.