Sri Lanka's Booming FDI: Colombo West Terminal Leads the Charge

The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) has emerged as the primary contributor to Sri Lanka's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the first nine months of 2025, with an investment of USD 229 million, according to the Board of Investment (BOI) on Tuesday.

A joint venture by Adani International Port Holdings Pte Ltd and John Keells Holdings PLC, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the CWIT's investment aims to bolster state-of-the-art port infrastructure, significantly expanding Colombo's capacity as a pivotal transshipment hub in South Asia.

The BOI also highlighted a remarkable 138% increase in FDI inflows, reaching USD 827 million between January and September 2025. This growth reflects renewed investor confidence, propelled by governmental reforms and business-friendly initiatives, stated board chairman Arjuna Herath.