BOI says realised FDI up 138% YoY to $ 827 m YTD end-Sept.

Expresses optimism total FDIs for 2025 including foreign commercial loans for investment will exceed $1 b

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THE Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) yesterday announced that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows including foreign commercial loans for investments to BOI approved enterprises have reached $ 827 million from January to September 2025, marking a remarkable 138% increase compared to the corresponding value during the period in 2024.

This investment inflow came from four sources: Equity capital - $ 133 million, reinvested retained earnings $ 132 million, intra-company foreign borrowings for investments $ 231 million, long term foreign commercial loans for investments-$ 331 million.

Of the total inflows, $ 124 million was secured through project agreements signed with the BOI in 2025, while the balance was generated from reinvestments and expansions by existing enterprises.

This performance reflects both the growing confidence of new investors and the continued commitment of existing investors to expand their operations under a strengthened business environment.

In addition, local investment to the value of $ 326 million was realised from 163 BOI projects, during the first nine months of 2025.