HNB Leasing Hosts Exclusive Forum on Sri Lanka’s Motor Vehicle Industry and Outlook for 2025

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Sri Lanka›s largest private sector retail bank, HNB PLC hosted an exclusive forum for high value clients, businessmen, key opinion leaders, and stakeholders to discuss the future of Sri Lanka’s motor vehicle industry and its outlook for 2025. The event brought together some of the nation’s most prominent voices in economic and industry policy, providing attendees with valuable insights into emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector.

The keynote address for the evening was delivered by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman and Senior Economic Policy Advisor to the President, Duminda Hulangamuwa

A thought-provoking panel discussion followed, moderated by Daily FT Editor and CEO Nisthar Cassim. Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Senior Economic Policy Advisor to the President also joined a panel discussion also featuring Murtaza Jafferjee, Chairperson of Advocata Institute; Shiran Fernando, Chief Economic Policy Advisor to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce; Damith Pallewatte, Managing Director/CEO of HNB; Shiromi Jeewamala, Motor Vehicle Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) Commissioner; and Charaka Perera, COO of United Motors Lanka Group and Immediate Past President of the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association The discussion explored topics ranging from regulatory reforms and economic factors impacting vehicle imports to the future of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation in Sri Lanka.

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