MT opens new shop in St-Pierre: Pravind Jugnauth: “We have a permanent dialogue with India”

The Finance Minister Pravind Jugnauth has talked about the forthcoming Budget, the DTAA with India and the former government during his speech at the inauguration of a new Telecom shop in St-Pierre, on Wednesday 15 June. Regarding the revision of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with India, the Finance Minister stated that both countries have a permanent dialogue. “India will continue to support the Mauritian economy. Not only for the DTAA, but other projects as well.” Regarding the revised treaty, Pravind Jugnauth said: “India has enacted a law which will impact our comparative advantage. I had the opportunity to hold discussions with numerous Indian ministers to safeguard our interests. We wish to have a solid financial sector in years to come,” said Pravind Jugnauth.

MT new shop

MT has inaugurated its new showroom, the 21st across the island, boasting its new corporate identity following its rebranding. It is the first showroom to be equipped with an external LED screen to showcase MT’s promotions. “MT will allow authorities to use this network of screens in cases of national emergencies,” said the company’s CEO, Sherry Singh. MT also launched its in-house application E-Citizen, which will allow persons to raise the flag regarding problems. “All users have to do is to take a picture and send it to through the app. Ministries and local authorities will then take remedial actions,” said Mr Singh. E-Citizen has been launched on a pilot basis in St-Pierre and surrounding regions, before being rolled-out nationwide.