Port City Colombo (PCC) has showcased Sri Lanka’s investment opportunities to Indian businesses and investors at its inaugural investor forum in India, held at the Hyatt Regency, Chennai, on 4 November 2026.
The forum was hosted by the Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai in collaboration with Port City Colombo, bringing together more than 200 participants, including business leaders, investors, policymakers and representatives from leading Indian industry chambers.
Held under the theme “India’s Growth Story, Strengthened: Why Sri Lanka, Why Now,” the forum explored opportunities for Indian businesses to extend their capabilities and market reach while maintaining their domestic business base.
Discussions highlighted opportunities across several sectors, including real estate, financial services, product engineering, treasury, data analytics, cybersecurity, business process operations, data centres, technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
The forum also highlighted Sri Lanka’s geographical proximity to India, shared time zone, cultural similarities and established commercial and legal institutions as advantages for businesses seeking to serve regional and international markets.
Addressing the forum, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka for Southern India, emphasised the importance of strengthening economic relations between the two countries through greater business engagement and investment partnerships.
Harsha Amarasekera PC, Chairman of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, highlighted Port City Colombo’s statutory framework and defined investor safeguards, emphasising the importance of regulatory clarity and investment certainty for businesses considering expansion into Sri Lanka.
The inaugural forum marked Port City Colombo’s first investor forum in India, highlighting its efforts to deepen engagement with the Indian business and investment community and explore opportunities for cross-border business partnerships.
Exploring Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka continues to present investment opportunities across various sectors, creating possibilities for local and foreign investors to explore business expansion and development.
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