Industrial Development Board Archives

June 28, 2024

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon won triple honours including two Golds at the Green Industry Awards 2024 presented by the Industrial Development Board (IDB) to recognize success stories in sustainability. Sri Lanka’s first 100% carbon neutral bank, Commercial Bank was presented the Gold for ‘Low carbon and/or climate-resilient production’ for the positive impacts […]

June 10, 2024

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Monday, 10th June 2024, COLOMBO; A vehicle parade of locally manufactured and assembled vehicles organized by the Industrial Development Board (IDB) along with the Ministry of Industries (MOI), Sri Lanka Automobile Component Manufacturers Association (SLACMA) and Automobile Assemblers Association will be held for the third time, through Galle Face, Lotus Roundabout , Fort, Technical Junction, […]

March 14, 2024

Unilever Sri Lanka and the Industrial Development Board (IDB) signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to uplift SMEs in Sri Lanka. This is a public private partnership between Unilever and the IDB to jointly support the growth and development of 20 Micro Small & Medium Scale entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka every year through the Industrial […]

January 9, 2024

UP Electronic Enterprises Pvt Ltd, a leading electrical engineering service provider in Sri Lanka, received a Bronze Award at the National Industry Excellence Awards, 2023 organised by the Industrial Development Board (IDB). The owner of the company, Upul Gunaratne Jayathilaka received the award at a ceremony held recently at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre […]

September 26, 2022

As Sri Lanka powers through its worst economic crisis in recent history, it’s now more important than ever for exporters to establish their footholds in the market. However, resources for entry-level exporters remain scarce. Recognising the changing and evolving needs of its loyal client base, the pioneer of the banking industry Sampath […]

December 9, 2021

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) entered into a sublease agreement with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), to establish a smart Facilitation Centre at the Hambantota Maritime Center (HMC). The new center will smoothen the path for foreign investors focused on establishing projects in the Southern Province. The agreement was signed by […]

July 10, 2020

People’s Bank has tied up with the Industrial Development Board (IDB) to initiate a programme to develop Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. A special event to announce the partnership was organised at the People’s Bank Staff Training College recently. The event was graced by the presence of Hon. Wimal Weerawansa – […]

ComBank wins two Golds at IDB’s Green Industry Awards 2024

IDB and MOI Organize National Vehicle Parade with all Domestically Value-Added Vehicles

Unilever and IDB Partner to Uplift SMEs and Livelihoods

UP Electronic Enterprises secures a Bronze at National Industry Excellence Awards

Leading the way in exploring export markets

Industrial Development Board establishes Smart Facilitation Centre at Hambantota International Port

People’s Bank collaborates with Industrial Development Board (IDB) to support 5,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)