Over 200 business leaders, investors and policymakers gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Chennai on November 4 for the inaugural Colombo Port City Investor Forum Chennai 2026, organized by the Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai in collaboration with Port City Colombo.
Aimed at strengthening cross-border economic ties and exploring investment opportunities in real estate, financial services, logistics, IT, and technology, the event featured addresses by Sri Lanka’s Deputy High Commissioner for Southern India, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, and Colombo Port City Economic Commission Chairman Harsha Amarasekera, PC.
Amarasekera and CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Managing Director Thulci Aluwihare spotlighted the project’s investor friendly statutory framework, single-window approvals, 100% foreign ownership, and foreign currency transactions supporting the Indian rupee. The forum concluded with a high-level panel discussion exploring sector-specific prospects, regulatory frameworks and how Indian businesses can leverage Sri Lanka’s strategic location for regional expansion. (Newswire)