Siyapatha Finance PLC, a homegrown finance company, has expanded its islandwide network with the opening of its 68th branch in Thalawathugoda, Colombo District, further strengthening its presence in the Western Province.
Situated in one of Colombo’s rapidly developing residential areas and in close proximity to the administrative centre of Battaramulla, the new branch is positioned to provide residents and businesses with easier access to a broad range of tailored financial solutions.
The new branch was officially opened by Siyapatha Finance PLC Directors Mr. Jayanath Gunawardhana and Ms. Shriyani Ranathunga, alongside Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Mathisha Hewavitharana. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr. Rajeev De Silva, senior management and staff members also attended the occasion.
The opening ceremony was further attended by Mr. Methuka Malhiru of Pannipitiya Dharmapala Vidyalaya, recipient of the company’s Siyapatha Shilpaloka recognition, as well as Grama Niladhari Mr. Gamage Ruwanmini,
Trade Association President Mr. Samptha Gurusinghe, representatives from government and private sector banks and insurance companies, and other well-wishers.
Speaking at the event, Siyapatha Finance PLC CEO Mr. Mathisha Hewavitharana said: “We are pleased to bring Siyapatha Finance closer to the people of Thalawathugoda.
This is a suburb that has grown quickly over the past decade, with a rising number of salaried households, professionals and small businesses whose financial needs are becoming more sophisticated.
As always, our goal is to make a real difference in the standard of living of every community we serve, and we look forward to building lasting relationships with our customers here.”
The Thalawathugoda branch offers a comprehensive portfolio of financial products designed to meet the changing needs of individuals, entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Services available include leasing, fixed deposits, savings, gold financing, business loans, personal loans, fast draft, factoring and Smart Pay, the company’s automated bill payment facility.
As the largest fully owned subsidiary of the Sampath Bank Group, Siyapatha Finance PLC now operates an islandwide network of 68 branches, supporting customers with accessible financial services and service standards.
The company has received a National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings, reflecting its financial position and growth prospects.
Over its 21-year history, Siyapatha Finance PLC has supported the development of small and medium-scale businesses while helping individuals across Sri Lanka meet their evolving financial requirements.
Sri Lankan Beauty Brand BeWAXed Expands to Delhi Under Durga Kenny’s Leadership
Sri Lankan beauty entrepreneur Durga Kenny is taking her homegrown brand, BeWAXed, to new international markets with the opening of its latest outlet in New Delhi, marking another step in the brand’s growing presence across South Asia.
The new BeWAXed outlet, located at Tip & Toe in Meharchand Market, Lodi Colony, has been launched in collaboration with Tip & Toe India, strengthening the brand’s foothold in the Indian beauty and wellness market.
Founded 13 years ago, BeWAXed began with a single salon in Sri Lanka and was established with a dedicated focus on professional waxing. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Durga Kenny, the business has since developed into a specialist salon chain with locations across Sri Lanka, the Maldives and India.
Kenny described the Delhi expansion as a significant milestone in the company’s journey.
“Taking BeWAXed to Delhi is a very proud moment for me. What began in Sri Lanka has now grown into a recognised specialist waxing brand with the potential to expand across South Asia. Our collaboration with Tip & Toe India gives us the opportunity to introduce the BeWAXed experience to more clients in India while maintaining the standards and specialist approach that define our brand,” she said.
Unlike conventional beauty salons that provide a wide range of treatments, BeWAXed has built its identity around professional waxing and complementary skincare services. The brand places emphasis on trained waxing specialists, high hygiene standards, internationally recognised wax products and consistent service procedures.
The launch in Delhi follows BeWAXed’s entry into Chennai, where the brand already operates outlets in Adyar and Alwarpet. Through its partnership with Tip & Toe India, BeWAXed aims to combine its specialist expertise with an established network within India’s beauty and wellness industry.
The new Delhi location will offer professional waxing services based on BeWAXed’s established training, hygiene and customer-care standards, bringing its specialist salon experience to clients in the Indian capital.
For Kenny, the latest expansion represents more than the opening of another salon. It reflects her broader ambition to develop a Sri Lankan-founded business capable of competing in international markets and establishing a distinctive position within the regional beauty and wellness sector.
With further expansion on the horizon, Kenny’s vision is to position BeWAXed among South Asia’s leading specialist waxing salon chains while taking a proudly Sri Lankan beauty brand to an increasingly international audience.
Siyapatha Finance Expands Colombo Presence with New Thalawathugoda Branch
