The Buyers Sri Lanka Wants Could Meet Its Exporters in Colombo
A business delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), led by VKC Foot Gear Pvt. Ltd. Managing Director VKC Razak, has accepted an invitation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027 following a meeting with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). Representing footwear, renewable energy, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, consulting and pharmaceuticals, the delegation visited Sri Lanka to explore opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and business cooperation. EDB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe invited the delegation to the Expo, scheduled for 14–17 January 2027 at the BMICH in Colombo, including its special and parallel events. The international trade and export promotion platform aims to showcase Sri Lanka’s export capabilities, connect local exporters with international buyers and investors, and create opportunities for commercial partnerships. Alongside the main exhibition, the programme will feature an Investor Forum, industry-specific sessions, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking meetings, fashion shows, culinary shows and cultural performances. The EDB highlighted opportunities for Indian businesses to engage with Sri Lankan exporters, explore investment prospects and establish mutually beneficial commercial partnerships. The delegation’s acceptance of the invitation marks a step towards closer engagement between the two countries’ business communities, with the Expo expected to support export development, investment promotion and long-term economic cooperation.
A business delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) visited the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) during its recent visit to Sri Lanka to explore opportunities to strengthen trade, investment and business cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
The delegation was led by Mr VKC Razak, Managing Director of VKC Foot Gear Pvt. Ltd. Its members included Mr Amod Anand, Director of Loom Solar Pvt. Ltd.; Mr Ravi Chandraskhekar Dolli, Chief Executive Officer of Alloy Steels; Dr Musthafa Janeel M, Head of Department and Senior Consultant at Rajagiri Hospital; Mr Jose Paul, Vice President of Rajagiri Hospital; Mr Sarvesh Uplap, General Manager of Shubham Tanks and Liners; Mr Shehinsha KP, CEO of Iknasoft IT Services; Dr Deep Narayan, Managing Director of Biozenta Lifescience; and Mr Ranganathan Babuji, Director – Business Development of Biozenta Lifescience.
The CII Secretariat was represented by Mr Ameet Kumar, Head – Middle East, Gulf and South Asia, and Mr Siddharth J, Executive, Confederation of Indian Industry. The delegation represented a diverse range of industries, including footwear, renewable energy, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, consulting and pharmaceuticals.
During the meeting, Mr Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the EDB, invited the delegation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled for 14–17 January 2027 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The invitation also covered the special and parallel events planned alongside the main exhibition.
Sri Lanka Expo 2027 is an international trade and export promotion platform intended to showcase the country’s export capabilities, connect Sri Lankan exporters with international buyers and create opportunities for investment and business collaboration. The event is expected to bring together exporters, overseas buyers, investors, industry representatives and other stakeholders to explore commercial prospects and establish lasting business relationships.
In addition to the main exhibition, the programme will include an Investor Forum, industry-specific sessions, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking meetings, fashion shows, culinary shows and cultural performances. These activities are intended to give international participants opportunities to meet Sri Lankan businesses, examine sector-specific prospects and learn more about the country’s export industries, investment potential and cultural heritage.
The EDB encouraged the Indian delegation to take part in the Expo and its associated events, highlighting the potential for Indian companies to engage with Sri Lankan exporters, explore investment opportunities and develop mutually beneficial commercial partnerships.
The CII delegation accepted the invitation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027 and its associated events, signalling its interest in further engagement with Sri Lanka’s business community.
The visit represents a step towards strengthening business relations between India and Sri Lanka. The EDB looks forward to welcoming the delegation to the Expo and facilitating further engagement between Indian businesses and Sri Lankan exporters.
