PLC rings CSE market opening bell to mark 30th Anniversary

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People’s Leasing and Finance PLC (PLC) commemorated its 30th Anniversary milestone by participating in a Special Market Opening Bell Ringing Ceremony on the trading floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 2 June 2026, celebrating three decades of empowering individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across the island with innovative financial solutions.

Established in 1995, People’s Leasing and Finance PLC has grown to become one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-banking financial institutions and a trusted financial solutions provider with an extensive island-wide presence. The company was listed on the Main Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange in 2011 and this year marks 15 years of its enduring partnership with the CSE. Over the years, PLC has continued to contribute to the nation’s economic progress through innovative financial products and customer-centric services.

The company, which is listed on the Main Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange, has continuously contributed to the nation’s economic progress through innovative financial products and customer-centric services.

Representing PLC at the event were Chairman Professor Ajantha Samarakoon, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Sanjeewa Bandaranayake, members of the corporate management team and distinguished invitees, while representing the Colombo Stock Exchange were Chairman Dimuthu Abeyesekera, CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike and senior officials of the CSE.

Speaking at the ceremony, PLC General Manager/CEO Sanjeewa Bandaranayake said: “Celebrating 30 years of excellence is a significant milestone for People’s Leasing and Finance. Ringing the opening bell at CSE symbolises our longstanding commitment to corporate transparency, sustainable growth and value creation for all stakeholders. Over the past three decades, we have evolved into a trusted financial partner for millions of Sri Lankans, and we remain committed to driving innovation and contributing towards the economic development of the country.”

He further noted that the company’s listing on the CSE Main Board in 2011 marked a historic milestone, being one of the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in Sri Lanka’s capital market history and this year PLC celebrates its 15th year of excellence with CSE.

Commenting on the occasion, CSE CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike said: “Fifteen years ago, we welcomed People’s Leasing to the Mainboard of the Colombo Stock Exchange as one of the largest IPOs at the CSE – having raised Rs. 7 billion. Since its inception thirty years ago the innovation and consistent growth of the company in the financial services sector, providing a variety of financing solutions to Sri Lankans, is a hallmark of the company.”

The bell ringing ceremony forms part of a series of initiatives organised by PLC to commemorate its 30th anniversary celebrations, recognising its journey of growth, service excellence and contribution to Sri Lanka’s financial sector.