Colombo: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Sri Lanka, including foreign commercial loans for investments in Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) approved enterprises, increased by 138 percent in the first nine months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, the BOI announced yesterday.
FDI reached $827m between January and September 2025, according to the BOI.
This performance reflects both the growing confidence of new investors and the continued commitment of existing investors to expand operations under a strengthened business environment, the BOI said.
This surge in FDI demonstrates Sri Lanka’s steady progress toward economic recovery and its potential to re-establish itself as a competitive investment hub in the South Asian region.
The rise in inflows also signals improved investor sentiment following reforms aimed at enhancing ease of doing business, fiscal stability, and infrastructure development.
Sustained investment momentum will be crucial for generating employment, boosting exports, and diversifying the economy beyond traditional sectors.
To maintain this positive trajectory, continued policy consistency, transparent governance, and proactive engagement with global investors will be essential.
