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Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC is sponsoring the illumination ('Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya') of Kiri Vehera and Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya for the 25th consecutive year (July 15-29, 2026). The company also provided educational tablets to local schoolchildren and carried out related cultural CSR activities.

Swadeshi Industrial Works' Khomba Baby Soap received SLS 547 certification from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution. SLS 547 mandates safety, non‑irritation and quality for infant soaps; Khomba is also dermatologically tested and the brand complies with ISO 9001:2015.

Swadeshi Industrial Works Plc's Khomba Baby Soap was awarded the SLS 547 certification by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution, confirming it meets mandatory safety and quality standards for infant soaps. The company says the product is also dermatologically tested and ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC launched the second stage of its 'Swadeshi Khomba Mihithala Sathkaraya' CSR program to plant kohomba (margosa) trees in temples, beginning with a planting at Sri Sudarshanarama Purana Viharaya in Kiribathgoda.

Nine Sri Lankan beauty companies, including Swadeshi Industrial Works (SWAD.N0000), exhibited at Beautyworld Middle East 2025 in Dubai; Swadeshi reported strong buyer interest and positive business opportunities.

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC was awarded 'Excellence in Herbal-Based Personal Care Products' at the Global Business Excellence Awards 2025 – Elite Series II held on August 10, 2025 at the BMICH in Colombo.

Fabindia opened its first Sri Lanka store at Havelock City Mall, Colombo, with The Swadeshi Industrial Works Plc represented at the launch by Chairperson Amari Wijewardene and Deputy Chair/MD Chulodhara Samarasinghe.

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Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC is sponsoring the illumination of Kataragama's Kiri Vehera and Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya for the 24th consecutive year, with events running June 26–July 10, 2025. The initiative is part of Swadeshi's broader CSR outreach, including product donations and heritage projects.

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC (SWAD.N0000) launched Swadeshi Khomba Lemongrass Soap, now available at Rs.100. The company promoted the product under its Swadeshi Khomba brand, highlighting natural ingredients, heritage market leadership and regulatory/certification credentials.

Colombo stock market turnover hit an 8-month high of Rs. 7 billion, led by Harischandra Mills (Rs.1bn), NDB (Rs.663m), Hayleys (Rs.534m), DFCC (Rs.340m) and PABC (Rs.339m); off-board trades transferred 13.9% of Harischandra and 10.7% of Swadeshi.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher: ASPI +0.20% (24.98 pts) at 12,770 and S&P SL20 +0.22% at 3,864, with turnover Rs7 billion. A crossing on Harischandra Mills contributed over a billion to turnover, a Swadeshi Industrial Works crossing involved HNWIs, and top ASPI contributors included Melstacorp, NDB, Central Finance and Hayleys.

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC held the Swadeshi Star Sales Awards 2023/24, honoured top sales performers and business partners, and launched a new Swadeshi Khomba Lemongrass Soap. Company executives highlighted strategies for 2024/25 and reiterated commitments to sustainability and ethical practices.

Swadeshi Industrial Works (Swadeshi Khomba) launched the “Swadeshi Khomba Gamata Sathkaraya” CSR program and donated a clean water facility to Weerahela Junior School in Tissamaharama, Hambantota.

Haycarb PLC’s Deputy MD Brahman Balaratnarajah was re-elected IASL Chairman for 2024/25 at the Industrial Association of Sri Lanka's 33rd AGM on Aug 9, 2024. The AGM highlighted the industrial sector's role and named an Executive Committee including PGP Glass, Lion Brewery, Richard Pieris, Ex-Pack, Swadeshi and Ceylon Tobacco.