Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported a major milestone in 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reaching USD 1,057 million — a 72% increase compared to 2024. The growth reflects renewed global investor confidence, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and enhanced investment facilitation.
A total of 188 companies invested in the country during 2025, including 24 new projects contributing USD 134 million, or 13% of total FDI, while the remaining USD 923 million came from expansions and reinvestments in existing operations.
Manufacturing led the inflows with 46%, followed by port development at 26% and tourism at 11%. Singapore, India, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg were the top source countries.
BOI approvals in 2025 covered 146 projects worth USD 1,906 million, with USD 896 million expected as foreign capital. The board has set an FDI target of USD 1.5 billion for 2026 and plans to launch 20 structured investment projects to attract high-quality investors.
The BOI attributed the success to streamlined approvals, close coordination with ministries, and strengthened investor facilitation, underlining Sri Lanka’s growing appeal as a stable investment destination. (NewsWire)