LOLC head Ishara Nanayakkara Is Sri Lanka’s Wealthiest Person
- CNL Reporter
- August 12, 2025
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As of 2025, Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, continues to be the wealthiest person in India and South Asia, with a staggering net worth estimated at $118 billion.
His diversified empire spans telecom (Jio), energy, petrochemicals, and retail, cementing his position as a global business magnate. But how does Ambani’s wealth compare to the wealthiest individuals in neighbouring South Asian countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh?
Sri Lanka: Ishara Nanayakkara — $1.6 Billion: As of 2025, Ishara Nanayakkara has emerged as Sri Lanka’s wealthiest person, overtaking Dhammika Perera.
With a net worth of around $1.6 billion, he leads LOLC Holdings, a diversified financial services and investment conglomerate with operations in over 10 countries. Nanayakkara has played a pivotal role in expanding Sri Lanka’s presence in the global microfinance and insurance sectors.
Pakistan: Shahid Khan — $13.5 Billion: Shahid Khan, a Pakistani-American billionaire based in the U.S., is widely recognised as the wealthiest person of Pakistani origin. Born in Lahore, Khan made his fortune through Flex-N-Gate, an auto parts company.
He also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) and Fulham F.C. (UK football). His estimated net worth is $13.5 billion. In Pakistan itself, the wealthiest resident businessman is often cited as Mian Muhammad Mansha, with a net worth of around $3 billion. He heads the Nishat Group, involved in textiles, banking (MCB), and power generation
