Mauritius business delegation explores trade, investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh

A 28-member high-level business delegation from Mauritius held detailed trade and investment talks with Invest UP in Lucknow on Thursday, focusing on strengthening economic ties and building sustainable partnerships.

The discussions covered collaboration across multiple sectors, including renewables, infrastructure, roads, ports, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, tourism, and artificial intelligence. Leading Indian industry bodies such as IIA, IACC, and Laghu Udyog Bharti also participated.

Welcoming the delegation, Invest UP CEO Shashank Chaudhary said, "Over 56% of UP's population falls within the working-age group, providing a substantial demographic dividend." He highlighted the state’s connectivity advantages through a strong expressway network, five international airports (including the upcoming Noida International Airport), and 16 domestic airports.

He added that Uttar Pradesh has over 34 sectoral policies with some of India’s most attractive incentives and urged Mauritian businesses to explore the Fortune Global and India-500 Investment Promotion Policy 2023 and the UP Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2022. Chaudhary also pointed to investor facilitation via Nivesh Mitra, the country’s largest single-window platform.

The Mauritian delegation was led by Sanjay Bhunjun, who emphasized the emotional and historical bonds between India and Mauritius, describing Mauritius as “Chhota Bharat”. He added that Mauritius could serve as a gateway for Indian businesses seeking to expand into Africa.

PS Gangadhar, joint secretary in the Government of India, said Uttar Pradesh holds immense potential, noting that both UP and Mauritius could help each other forge stronger alliances. He underlined that Mauritius remains one of India’s largest sources of trade and FDI.

Industry associations from Uttar Pradesh expressed keen interest in partnerships and invited Mauritian companies to invest in the state. The dialogue concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen cooperation and unlock new opportunities in trade, investment, and cultural exchange.