Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the $1 trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally. According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the cumulative amount of FDI, including equity, reinvested earnings and other capital, stood at $1,033.40 billion during the said period.
India told Mauritius that it will not take any decisions that will "adversely impact" bilateral relations while reassuring the country that amendments to the bilateral tax treaty would be made only after considering the legitimate interests of both sides.
In May, India and Mauritius signed a protocol to introduce in-principle taxation of capital gains in India in a phased manner.
Foreign Direct Investment inflows from Mauritius have almost halved during April-January period of last fiscal to $4.11 billion on fears of impact of GAAR and possible re-negotiation of the tax avoidance treaty.
Swiss authorities have frozen more than $310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of money laundering allegations into Adani Group, US-based short seller Hindenburg Research claimed citing media report - a charge that the conglomerate vehemently denied. In a post on X, Hindenburg cited "newly released Swiss criminal records reported by Swiss media outlet" to state that "Swiss authorities have frozen more than $310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of a money laundering and securities forgery investigation into Adani, dating back as early as 2021."
Short of saying that it will not renegotiate the Double Taxation Awardence Treaty with India, Mauritius said on Tuesday there was a need for a balanced approach as the agreement has benefited both the countries since it was framed in 1983.
The initiative was made public by Bihar Roots Foundation president Goorooduth Chuttoo, who is accompanying Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is on a three-day visit to Bihar.
Other documents might be needed for investors from other nations
The Centre is in talks with Mauritius with regard to the long-pending revision of the bilateral tax treaty.
Dismissing the notion that Mauritius is a tax haven, the island nation's Vice Prime Minister Ramakrishna Sithanen on Tuesday said he has not received any complaints from India about routing investments via his country to evade taxes.
Mukherjee, who is in Port Louis on a three-day visit, said the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention cannot be seen in isolation, separate from the many strands that weave the tapestry of India-Mauritius relationship and efforts, and it should remain focused on realisation of the full potential of the bilateral ties.
The JWG has had eight rounds of meeting since it was set up in 2006 but no mutually agreeable solution has been arrived at.
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday left for Mauritius on a three-day visit during which he will be the chief guest at the national day celebrations of that country.
Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purayag failed to control his emotional tears when he visited Bihar's Wajidpur village, the land of his great grandfather, on Sunday.
Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest oil firm, has opened its first petrol station in Mauritius, making it the second country after Sri Lanka where IOC has begun fuel retailing outside India.
Food and grocery delivery major Swiggy on Thursday filed its updated draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through its much anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 3,750 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 18.52 crore equity shares by existing shareholders, according to the updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP). Market sources have pegged the company's IPO size at over Rs 10,000 crore.
An athlete at the Commonwealth Games is in a 'serious' condition at a Gold Coast hospital after contracting malaria, organisers said on Friday.
Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag is among the 15 persons and organisations selected for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards for this year.
The visiting minister said that trade and economic relations between the two countries are constantly gaining momentum.
India had won the title in 2018 and 2023, while it was the first trophy for Syria who had finished third in 2019.
Long accused of being a route for avoiding taxes for foreign investments into India, Mauritius says it has put additional safeguards in place to thwart such wrong perceptions and to boost its image as a preferred global financial centre.
Mauritius FDI source for India during Apr-Dec.
Mauritius and Singapore account for the bulk of the $278 billion in foreign equity investments since 2000
Now, funds from Mauritius interested in India will have to weigh paying capital gains taxes that could range from zero to as much as 20 per cent
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Refuting reports of a Mauritian identity card being recovered from one of the slain terrorists who attacked Mumbai, Mauritius has said the only document found bearing the country's stamp was of a bank official, who was killed in the terror siege.
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Beginning its campaign in India, the Global Institutional Investors Forum said that Mauritius was fully supporting India's fight against black money and money laundering and it was 'a clean, transparent jurisdiction of substance.'
It is believed that a large majority of them are third country investors which use the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention with Mauritius for saving capital gains tax.
Withdrawing a blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice, the government on Saturday imposed a floor price of $490 per tonne and exempted the commodity from export duty. Exports of non-basmati white rice have been banned since July 20, 2023 to boost domestic supply. "The export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or gazed) ...is amended from prohibited to free, subject to MEP (minimum export price) of $490 per tonne with immediate effect and until further orders," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the successful execution of the Maha Kumbh 2025, emphasizing effective crisis management, economic benefits, and the event's role in national unity and infrastructure development. He cited the swift response to a stampede on January 29 and the extensive preparations that ensured a smooth experience for millions of pilgrims.
A tax authority has ruled that Mauritius-based companies will have not have to pay capital gains tax in the country, a decision that will encourage global business entities to route investment from the island nation.
