📈 Sri Lanka’s Top 100 Brands Hit Record Rs. 652 Bn, Surpassing Pre-Crisis Peak

• Overall Figures: Combined brand value of Sri Lanka’s top 100 brands grew 17% YoY to a record Rs. 652 Bn, surpassing the 2019 pre-crisis peak of Rs. 630 Bn. The expansion reflects broader economic recovery (5% GDP growth in 2025) despite $ 4.1 Bn in damage from late-2025 Cyclone Ditwah. • Banking Sector: The banking sector anchors the national landscape, accounting for 42% (Rs. 275 Bn, +14% YoY) of total brand value and 6 of the top 10 positions: - Bank of Ceylon (BOC): Retains title as Sri Lanka’s #1 most valuable brand at Rs. 65.5 Bn. - Commercial Bank: Ranks #2 most valuable brand at Rs. 54.9 Bn (+18% YoY). - Sampath Bank: Reached Rs. 26 Bn (+5% YoY). - Nations Trust Bank: Soared 35% YoY to Rs. 9.9 Bn following its HSBC retail asset acquisition. • Telecom & Retail: - Dialog (telecommunications): Named Sri Lanka’s strongest brand (BSI 89.4/100, AAA) and #3 most valuable at Rs. 41.1 Bn (+16% YoY). - Keells (supermarket retail): Second-strongest brand overall (BSI 88.5/100, AAA) with brand value rising 16% YoY to Rs. 26.4 Bn. • Tech & Mobility: - PickMe: Homegrown digital mobility platform grew brand value 11% YoY to Rs. 4.8 Bn, leveraging AI demand forecasting and digital payment integration.