📈 Kapruka Becomes First Sri Lankan Tech Company to Open Store to AI Agents

Kapruka Holdings PLC (KPHL) has launched a public Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, becoming the first technology company in Sri Lanka to open its systems directly to AI agents. • Core Tech Deployment: The live server (mcp.kapruka.com) adopts the Anthropic-backed MCP open standard, listed on the global registry. It enables global AI assistants (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to execute end-to-end tasks—searching products, checking Sri Lankan delivery, generating secure guest checkout links, and tracking orders—via standard conversation. • Strategic Alignment: The move positions Kapruka early in the emerging "agentic commerce" shift. It supports the company’s capital-light model by opening its main growth drivers—Partner Central (marketplace), Services Platform, and Cross Border (USD e-distribution via Amazon US/UK/Canada)—to AI-driven transactions globally at minimal extra cost. • Local Innovation Ecosystem: To foster development, Kapruka launched the _Kapruka Agent Challenge_ running until the end of June 2026. Local developers are building active demos, including full-screen chat experiences supporting English, Sinhala, and Tanglish. _Note: Summary based on official corporate announcement on June 15, 2026._