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

First Capital Holdings PLC recently concluded its highly anticipated Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025.

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Held on July 17th, the virtual forum recorded over 900 registrations. This overwhelming fesponse 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, Ranjan Ranatunga, Assistant Vice President, Research, First Capital Holdings PLC, 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.