First Capital's Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025 leads dialogue in market strategy and inclusion

FIRST Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, recently concluded its highly anticipated Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025.

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Held on 17 July, the virtual forum recorded over 900 registrations. This overwhelming response underscores the growing need for timely, expert financial guidance in Sri Lanka’s evolving economic climate. In a landmark move, the forum was conducted for the very first time in Sinhala, Tamil and English. This allowed for a broader cross-section of Sri Lankans to actively engage with critical investment insights. This initiative reflects First Capital's commitment to providing access to financial knowledge and delivering impactful solutions to communities across the island.

As part of the events proceedings, First Capital Holdings PLC Assistant Vice President — Research Ranjan Ranatunga highlighted several key macroeconomic projections during his presentation. He noted that the LKR/USD target of 300-310 has been extended to December 2025, driven by the Central Bank’s continued dollar purchases. However, he cautioned that the rupee may see a mild depreciation to 305-315 in the first half of 2026 due to a widening trade deficit and softening export performance.