ABC Group HISTORY

ABC Banking embarks on a new era with the creation of ABCB Holdings. The new entity overseeing the banking division is officially listed on the main market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.

ABC Automobile has expanded its portfolio by becoming the exclusive distributor of the advanced electric vehicle brand Leapmotor in Mauritius, highlighting its strategic focus on sustainable and innovative mobility solutions.

ABC Automobile, has become the official and exclusive distributor of Bentley in Mauritius. This milestone reinforces its commitment to offering vehicles that combine luxury, innovation, and performance, while expanding its portfolio of prestigious brands to better meet the expectations of its discerning clientele.

ABC Banking unveiled its new visual identity, introducing the tagline “Aspire for More” to reflect its commitment to helping clients transform their ambitions into prosperity. The refreshed logo, inspired by a Chinese knot with a central diamond, symbolizes the bank’s heritage, continuity and client-centric approach across its Personal, Corporate, Private and Global Banking segments.

ABC Group is pleased to announce the launch of a new insurance brokerage company, namely Safelane Insurance Brokers. 

ABC Shipping & Logistics launched its brand new warehousing center, Warehouse 101 by ABC.

ABC Automobile becomes the exclusive dealer of Chery vehicles in Mauritius.

Prague Auto Company Limited, the official distributor of Škoda vehicles in Mauritius is launched.

ABC Automobile launches Giant Bicycles Mauritius, a company that offers a wide range of bicycles, from entry level to high-end models.

ABC Banking opens a Representation Office in Dubai.

ABC Group acquires United Chemists Ltd, a company which is licensed to operate in the import and distribution of pharmaceutical and para-pharmaceutical products.

ABC Shipping & Logistics inaugurates the USL Caudan Centre, a parking facility that can accommodate up to 250 vehicles and that caters for people with disabilities.

The same year, ABC Autotech moves to its new state-of-the-art showroom, opposite ABC Centre at Military Road, Port Louis.

ABC Banking Corporation opens a representation office in Hong Kong and makes the acquisition of Plantation House and ex-Merven building. The same year, ABC Banking becomes the first bank to launch the UnionPay Diamond Card in Africa.

As part of its continuous expansion, the automobile cluster launches the first roadside assistance service in Mauritius, ABC Assistance Automobile (AAA).

ABC Banking Corporation enters the Development and Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.

ABC Motors launches the Eicher brand in Mauritius

Incorporated in 2015, Monte Cristo Automobile Ltd, trading as CleanPower Solutions, is a company specialised in the supply and installation of chargers for electric vehicles, and in the provision and installation of photo-voltaic panels and structures for the production of solar energy from rooftops of homes and industries

ABC Banking Corporation moves to its own premises at WEAL House, Duke of Edinburg Avenue, Place d’Armes, Port Louis, in the heart of the country’s financial centre.

• ABC Automobile Cluster starts operating in Mozambique.

• Creation of the Sir J. Moilin Ah-Chuen Foundation, the CSR entity of ABC Group of Companies.

• Grand opening of ABC Car Gallery and Porsche Centre at Phoenix.

• Speed freight launches the SFL Ecological Car Hub: a secure parking hub equipped with a Quik Fix vehicle service center and car wash facilities.

Creation of ABC BPO, a company specialised in Business Process Outsourcing

Premium Brands, a company that offers sourcing and trading services, is launched

• ABC Capital Markets and Expert Leasing reinforce the Financial Services Cluster.

• Creation of Stuttgart Motors, the sole distributor of Porsche in Mauritius.

• ABC Leasing obtains the license to operate as a Bank and changes name to become ABC Banking Corporation.

• Creation of Xin Motors: official and exclusive distributor of JMC Vehicles (Jiangling Motors Corporation).

• Creation of Paragon Motors: official distributor of DFAC Trucks, Howo Trucks and Hangcha Forklifts.

• ABC Foods opens new headquarters & distribution center at Trianon.

Creation of FleetLeader : a company specialised in fleet & vehicle management services that offers full maintenance lease solutions.

Incorporation of ABC International (Seychelles) Limited, a licensed international corporation service provider based in Seychelles.

Creation of ABC Logistics, a company specialised in transport and logistics services.

Incorporation of ABC Global Management Services, a company specialized in offshore business in Mauritius

Creation of Ginza Motors, a second hand imported vehicle dealership, and QuikFix, a maintenance specialist garage for all makes/models of vehicles

• Establishment of ABC Finance & Leasing.

• Dealership of Fiat and Alfa Romeo : ABC Autotech.

Creation of ABC Marketing Ltd, trading as TyreXpert, a company specialized in the importation and distribution of quality tyres.

• Manufacture of coaches and buses : ABC Coach Works.

• Cars and coaches for hire : ABC Car Rental.

Diversification in Automobile Industry with the dealership of Nissan vehicles.

Incorporation of Speedfreight Ltd, a company specialised in freight forwarding.

Creation of Oriental Foods and Union Shipping.

Creation of an Insurance Agency: Good Harvest, the main accredited agent of Mauritius Union Assurance.

Expansion of business in cold storage, foods imports, wholesale, general distribution: Chue Wing & Co. (today ABC Foods)

The first shop, ABC Store, was opened by Sir Jean Moilin Ah-Chuen near the entrance of the Central Market in Port Louis. ABC Store stands for “Au Bazar Central” or “Aux Bonnes Choses”.