Sri Lanka’s BOI Reports USD 827 m FDI Inflow, Doubts Loom

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has announced foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 827 million from January to September 2025, a claimed 138 % jump year-on-year. Much of the increase is attributed to foreign commercial loans and intra-company borrowings, alongside equity flows from major projects including CWIT, CEAT OHT Lanka and Michelin Lanka. Yet, a recent United States Department of State investment climate report for Sri Lanka warns that most foreign investments remain modest (USD 3-5 million) and cites regulatory unpredictability and bureaucratic hurdles as major deterrents. The discrepancy between the BOI’s bold headline and the investor feedback captured internationally is prompting questions about the validity of the claimed FDI revival

 

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