Seylan Bank PLC successfully concluded its participation as the Official Banking and Leasing Partner of the Colombo EV Motor Show 2026, marking its first-ever partnership with Sri Lanka’s largest international exhibition dedicated to electric vehicles and motor accessories.
Held from June 26 to 28 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (BMICH), the three-day event drew more than 17,000 visitors and brought together leading automotive brands, industry professionals and electric mobility enthusiasts.
As the event’s Official Banking and Leasing Partner, Seylan Bank used the platform to showcase its broad range of banking products and services, with particular focus on the flexible financing solutions offered through Seylan Leasing for electric vehicle purchases.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors had access to personalised financial consultations and exclusive leasing packages featuring competitive interest rates, processing fee discounts, expedited approvals and convenient repayment structures aimed at making vehicle ownership more accessible.
The Colombo EV Motor Show featured more than 200 trade stalls covering electric vehicles, automotive accessories, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, batteries, charging infrastructure and other related products and services. The diverse exhibition provided Seylan Bank with an opportunity to engage directly with prospective vehicle buyers and understand their evolving financing needs.
The Bank also highlighted its ‘Speed Drive’ leasing facility, which allows customers to pay only the interest component during the initial period before beginning capital repayments, providing additional flexibility in managing vehicle financing. Visitors were also introduced to Seylan Bank’s credit card portfolio, digital banking services and other financial solutions designed to support modern lifestyles.
Seylan Bank Assistant General Manager – Marketing and Sales, Asiri Abhayaratne, said the Bank’s participation reflected its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s shift towards sustainable mobility.
“Our participation at the Colombo EV Motor Show 2026 reflects Seylan Bank’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s transition towards sustainable mobility. The overwhelming response from visitors demonstrates the growing demand for flexible and innovative financing solutions, and we are pleased to have connected with thousands of prospective customers while showcasing how Seylan Leasing can make electric vehicle ownership more attainable,” he said.
International Network of Elite Women Makes Its Debut in Sri Lanka
The International Network of Elite Women (INEW) has officially launched its Sri Lanka Chapter, marking the organisation’s entry into the country with an inaugural gathering of accomplished women leaders in Colombo.
Held in Colombo 3, the event brought together women representing the business, diplomatic and professional sectors for a discussion focused on strengthening investment and trade while enhancing Sri Lanka’s position in the global economy. The conversation also explored how entrepreneurship and enterprise can contribute to improving livelihoods and creating opportunities within the country.
INEW is an international network that connects accomplished women across countries and industries. Unlike a traditional professional association, the organisation seeks to build a community based on trusted, long-term relationships, creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship and cross-border connections.
The discussion highlighted several practical avenues for economic growth, including enabling Sri Lankan businesses to access international markets, learn from successful overseas business models and expand into innovative, high-value manufacturing. Participants also emphasised the importance of leveraging established international networks to exchange contacts, facilitate new connections and create pathways for Sri Lankan businesses to access opportunities overseas.
A key theme throughout the gathering was the role of trade, investment and enterprise in creating sustainable economic opportunities and improving lives and livelihoods.
The event was attended by special guests Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, and Khin Sanda Win, who joined the discussion on advancing investment and trade opportunities for Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Chapter is led by Sarrah Sammoon, who serves as Chapter President for both Sri Lanka and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With more than three decades of experience spanning international business, global mobility and investment migration, Sammoon works across Sri Lanka and the United States.
Her dual role reflects her commitment to strengthening connections between the two regions and fostering greater international collaboration, with Sammoon describing herself as a global citizen working across the two places she considers home.
Seylan Bank Named Official Leasing Partner of Colombo EV Motor Show
