Foreign investment flows surge to US $ 827mn in first 9 months

138% YOY SURGE LED BY PORTS, MANUFACTURING AND GAMING PROJECTS

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Foreign capital continued to flow into Sri Lanka at a brisk pace in the first nine months of 2025, with inflows reaching US $ 827 million, the Board of Investment (BOI) said yesterday, marking a 138 percent jump compared to the same period in 2024.

The inflows, which include equity, reinvested earnings, intra-company borrowings and long-term foreign commercial loans, highlight both new investor interest and the commitment of existing enterprises to expand operations, the BOI noted.

Of the total, US $ 124 million was linked to new project agreements signed in 2025, while the balance came from reinvestments and expansions by the ongoing investors. Local capital also contributed US $ 326 million across 163 BOI projects during the period.

"The growth of foreign capital inflows demonstrates the renewed confidence the investors have in Sri Lanka's business environment.