The annual MAXXIS Awards Night, held under the theme “MAXXIS Champions of Champions 2025”, took place on 23 October 2026 at the Shangri-La Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The event was graced by Mr. Kenny, Section Manager of MAXXIS International Taiwan, as the Chief Guest, while Mr. Jimmy, Sales Representative of MAXXIS International Taiwan, attended as the Guest of Honour.
The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp by the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, alongside key representatives of the Tyre House Group, including Mr. Lesley Fonseka, Chairman; Mr. Sunil Fonseka, Managing Director; Mr. Gayan Fonseka, Group Director; Mrs. Kanthi Thalagala, Directress; and Mr. Rohan Peiris, Working Director.
The prestigious gathering brought together approximately 200 MAXXIS dealers and their families to celebrate achievements and recognise outstanding contributions to the brand. A total of 60 dealers were assessed for the awards, with the top performers receiving recognition for their excellence and commitment.
Wijaya Motors & Tyre House (Pvt) Ltd., Colombo 14, emerged as the overall Winner of the Year 2025. Its Managing Director, Mr. Sajith Sankalana, received the prestigious trophy from Mr. Kenny, Section Manager of MAXXIS International Taiwan, together with Mr. Lesley Fonseka and Mr. Sunil Fonseka of the Tyre House Group.
The second-place award was presented to Mr. Wasantha Perera, Managing Director of U&H Wheels Service (Pvt) Ltd., Colombo 02, while Mr. Dulanjan Perera of Mount Wheel Tyre Center, Kelaniya, secured third place.
The awards night celebrated the achievements, dedication, and business excellence of MAXXIS dealers, reinforcing the brand's commitment to recognising its valued partners while encouraging innovation, healthy competition, and continued growth within Sri Lanka's tyre industry.
Image Caption: Mr. Sajith Sankalana, Managing Director of Wijaya Motors & Tyre House (Pvt) Ltd., receives the Winner of the Year 2025 trophy from Mr. Kenny, Section Manager of MAXXIS International Taiwan, alongside Mr. Lesley Fonseka, Chairman of Tyre House Group, and Mr. Sunil Fonseka, Managing Director of Tyre House Group, at the MAXXIS “Champions of Champions 2025” Annual Awards Night held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.
DFCC Bank Deepens Regional Development Finance Cooperation Through Engagement with Bhutan Development Bank and ADB
DFCC Bank has taken another step towards strengthening regional development-finance cooperation by hosting a delegation from Bhutan Development Bank Limited and the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Bhutan Resident Mission for a five-day knowledge-exchange programme.
The initiative provided a platform for the participating institutions to share insights and best practices in inclusive finance, SME and MSME development, women-focused banking, and sustainable funding. Discussions also explored successful approaches that could be adapted to different market environments and opportunities for future collaboration.
Drawing on a development-finance legacy spanning more than 70 years, DFCC Bank brings extensive experience in supporting Sri Lankan businesses and industries through various stages of growth. Established as Sri Lanka’s pioneering development finance institution, the Bank was originally founded to channel long-term capital towards enterprises and industries with the potential to drive national economic development.
Although DFCC Bank has since transformed into a fully-fledged commercial bank, its development-oriented philosophy continues to shape its operations across enterprise development, sustainable finance, project financing, and international funding partnerships. The Bank has also broadened its focus to address financial and non-financial barriers that limit women's participation in economic activities.
During the programme, particular attention was given to two of the Bank's key initiatives, DFCC Pragathi, which supports micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and DFCC Aloka, which empowers women across their personal, professional, and entrepreneurial journeys.
The discussions examined how these specialised banking propositions are designed and implemented across areas such as marketing, operational processes, credit assessment, and collections. Participants also explored the importance of combining financial access with knowledge-sharing, capacity building, professional networks, and market opportunities to strengthen business resilience and support sustainable growth.
Visits and interactions with businesses operating across several industry sectors further enabled the visiting delegation to gain practical insights into how DFCC Bank's development-finance approaches are implemented and adapted to meet the needs of enterprises operating in different economic environments.
Additional sessions with the Bank's Investment Banking and Sustainability teams focused on access to concessional financing, emerging opportunities in impact investment, and the integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into financial solutions. These discussions highlighted the importance of creating financial models that deliver measurable social and environmental benefits alongside sustainable commercial returns.
Through this knowledge-sharing initiative, DFCC Bank continues to demonstrate the value of its longstanding development-finance expertise while contributing to stronger institutional relationships and greater regional cooperation in advancing inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
MAXXIS Honours Leading Dealers at Champions of Champions 2025 Awards Ceremony
