📈 BOI Reports $ 1.06 Bn FDI in 2025, Up 72% YoY

Sri Lanka's Board of Investment (BOI) surpassed its annual target, recording US$ 1,057 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 2025. This marks a significant 72% increase compared to 2024, signaling renewed investor confidence and macroeconomic stability. • Sector Breakdowns: • Manufacturing: 46% (Primary driver of inflows) • Port Development: 26% • Tourism & Leisure: 11% • Telecommunication: 6% • Property Development: 5% • Top Investor Markets: • Singapore: 30% • India: 20% • France: 12% • Netherlands: 11% • Luxembourg: 5% • Key Performance Highlights: • A total of 189 companies infused capital; 26 were new projects contributing US$ 134 million. • Inflows comprised US$ 213 million in re-investments and US$ 567 million in intra-company borrowings. • 146 new projects approved in 2025 with a total investment value of US$ 1.9 Bn. • Outlook for 2026: The BOI has set a target of US$ 1.5 Bn for 2026. Major pipeline projects include the Sinopec Oil Refinery, data centres, and ICT/BPM related virtual SEZs. The launch of the "BOI Accelerator Program" aims to further streamline approvals and institutional capacity.