Siyapatha Finance opens 62nd branch in Horana City

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Siyapatha Finance PLC yesterday said that it has unveiled its newest branch in Horana, successfully expanding its islandwide branch network to 62 branches.

Located in one of the fastest-emerging economic hotspots in the Kalutara District, the Horana branch offers Siyapatha Finance’s wide range of holistic financial services including leasing, fixed deposits, gold financing, business loans,fast draft, factoring, and Smart Pay – the Company’s bill payment facility.

The branch was ceremoniously declared open by Siyapatha Finance PLC Directors Jayanath Gunawardena and Sriyani Ranathunga, and CEO Mathisha Hewavitharana in the presence of Chief Operating Officer Rajeev De Silva, Dinuli Gihansi Perera, a student of Govinna Maha Vidyalaya Horana selected to represent Sri Lanka for Asian Boxing Championship 2026, senior management, staff members as well as Police HQI Ranga Perera, Grama Niladhari Chaminda Kumara, and representatives of the Government and private banks and insurance companies and well-wishers.

Speaking at the ceremony, Siyapatha Finance CEO Mathisha Hewavitharana said: “Horana is a region that has captured massive interest nationally in terms of commercial and social development in recent years. Expanding our branch network to this area gives us a significant opportunity to broaden our reach and serve a larger, diverse customer base. We look forward to working with the community by bringing greater access to financial freedom through our innovative product portfolio, while encouraging and facilitating green financing across industries in the long run.”

Having recognised a sharp demand for vehicle, gold, and machinery purchasing and the region’s potential to emerge as a key suburban commercial hub within the Western Province, the Horana branch employs a well-trained team to cater to a myriad of customer requirements through dedicated financial guidance in everyday decision-making and exceptional after-sales services.

Siyapatha Finance PLC, the largest fully owned subsidiary of the Sampath Bank Group, boasts an islandwide network of branches, ensuring its customers are provided with the best-in-service delivery standards. The company has secured a National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook by Fitch Ratings, reflecting solid financial standing and promising growth trajectory. Over the past 20 years, Siyapatha Finance PLC has contributed to the development of small and medium entrepreneurial efforts as well as the fulfillment of individual financial needs across the island.