IFC Plans $20m Boost for SAGT Crane Upgrades
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February 3, 2026
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is planning a financing package of around USD 20 million for South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), operated by John Keells Holdings, to support the upgrade of critical port equipment.
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Finance Company Assets Jump 44% in 2025
Sri Lanka’s finance company sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with total assets rising 44% year-on-year to Rs. 2.77 trillion as at end-December, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka data.
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BOI Says Structural Reforms Key as FDI Tops $1 Billion
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January 29, 2026
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Board of Investment Chairman Arjuna Herath said Sri Lanka must push ahead with structural reforms to attract between $2 billion and $2.3 billion in foreign direct investment, stressing that the country cannot compete with larger economies on fiscal concessions.
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Sri Lanka Market Rally Gains Momentum as Stability Lifts Investor Confidence
Sri Lanka’s capital market is poised for a strong multi-year upswing as political stability, economic recovery, and undervalued equities attract renewed investor interest,
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Board of Investment to Launch 7 New Investment Zones in 2025
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has announced plans to establish seven new investment zones across the country this year,
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Mukesh Ambani’s Campa launches in Sri Lanka
Mukesh Ambani ,owned Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) announced that it will launch its Campa Beverages brand in Sri Lanka in partnership with Ceylon Cold Stores. The Campa portfolio includes Campa Cola, Lemon, Orange, and an energy range featuring Campa NRG Gold Boost and Berry Kik. According to the announcement, Sri Lankans can now purchase a 250 ml bottle for Rs. …
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Invest Sri Lanka Forum opens in Singapore
At an Invest Sri Lanka forum in Singapore, Ray Abeywardena, Director of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Group CEO at HNB Investment Bank, highlighted that Sri Lanka’s recent exchange rate stability is significantly boosting investor confidence and providing much-needed predictability for businesses. Abeywardena stated, “A key highlight of our recent achievement is the stability of the Sri Lankan rupee”. …
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Sri Lanka capital investment projects take off soon
Sri Lanka capital investment projects will take off soon with the delays being addressed, Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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ATUM Beverages Announces Entry into Sri Lankan Market with Plans for Local Manufacturing
ATUM Beverages Pvt Ltd, a leading South Indian energy and soft drink manufacturing company, has announced its strategic entry into the Sri Lankan market, aiming to introduce its popular range of beverages and establish a local manufacturing facility. Speaking during a meeting with the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Sri Lanka), Attorney-at-Law Shanil Fernando, and senior …
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China eyes more investments in Sri Lanka due to current transparent governance: Chinese Minister
The Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Wentao, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka,
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