April 7, 2025
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JXG (Janashakthi Group) was honoured with the Best Management Practices Company (BMPC) 2025 Award for the Diversified Group of Companies. The award ceremony, organized by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka), was held recently to recognise the entities for their commitment to business sustainability and growth through the leveraging […]

March 17, 2025
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4min14
JXG (Janashakthi Group) recently concluded the second consecutive edition of eXplore, the Postgraduate Institute of Management’s (PIM) Leadership Development Programme, which is specifically designed to develop the managerial staff of JXG, with resounding success. The second edition, initiated in mid-2024, led 21 exceptional participants to develop leadership competencies and support skill building during an informative […]

March 3, 2025
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1st March 2025, Colombo: Janashakthi Group (JXG), Sri Lanka’s emerging financial conglomerate, announced its financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with group revenue reaching LKR 18.34 billion and Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) of LKR 6.18 billion.     Ramesh Schaffter, Managing Director/Group CEO at JXG said, “For over 30 years, […]

January 29, 2025
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The Janashakthi Group (JXG) launched the inaugural JXG Management Trainee Programme 2025, designed to nurture exceptional talent and develop the leaders of tomorrow. The programme’s X-factor is in the immersive and holistic development it offers in enhancing technical skills and fostering a mindset of exponential growth. With a focus on strategic thought, the programme encourages […]

August 15, 2024
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15th August 2024, Colombo: Janashakthi Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dilshan Wirasekara as Deputy CEO. With over 28 years of extensive experience in financial services and capital markets, Dilshan brings his proven mastery to this new role, enhancing the Group’s leadership team.     Janashakthi Group’s recent strategic initiatives have significantly enhanced […]

July 17, 2024
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First Capital Holdings PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, was honoured with the “Technology Resilient Company of the Year 2024” award in the capital markets sector at the inaugural Digital Trust Awards 2024, organized by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Sri Lanka. The company states that this recognition showcases their contribution […]

July 9, 2024
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09th July 2024 – Colombo: Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, announces the appointment of Daniel Alphonsus as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective from 5th of July 2024. Daniel spearheads Daraz’s payments, financial services, and digital goods divisions across South Asia. In addition, he serves on […]

July 2, 2024
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First Capital Holdings PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, is pleased to announce key appointments to its Board of Directors, effective June 28, 2024. Veteran banker Rajendra Theagarajah has been appointed as the Chairman. Joining him are Inoshini Perera, Rachini Rajapaksa, and Dilendra Wimalasekere as new members of the Board.     The appointment […]

June 25, 2024

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Janashakthi Group (JXG) and its key subsidiaries, First Capital Holdings, Janashakthi Life, and Orient Finance, were recently honoured for their contributions to Sri Lanka’s digital landscape at the inaugural Digital Trust Awards 2024, organized by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Sri Lanka. This prestigious awards programme aimed to promote innovation and digital […]


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