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The Planters’ Association said RPCs moved swiftly after Cyclone Ditwah to safeguard estate workers and restore basic services, with most estates now reachable and comprehensive damage assessments still underway. Estate medical teams are monitoring post-disaster health risks while RPCs strengthen preparedness for the coming rainy season.
Sri Lanka's tea export earnings rose 13% YoY to about $1.40 billion in January–November 2025. Cumulative volumes increased to 239.57 Mnkg, while average FOB fell modestly in rupee terms and averaged $5.85/kg in dollar terms.
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon says Regional Plantation Companies activated emergency responses after Cyclone Ditwah, relocating vulnerable estate families, restoring access, and providing food, lodging and medical support while damage assessments and longer-term rehabilitation planning continue.
Cyclone Ditwah damaged 1,277 small tanks, 1,271 anicuts and 3,229 irrigation waterways in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne told parliament. The government said repairs are underway, damage ranges from slight to total, and the figures are still being updated.
Sri Lanka forecasts GDP growth of more than 5% in 2026, driven by post-Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction and planned capital spending. The government cited incoming donor/IMF support and said a $3.4bn Sinopec refinery deal is near finalisation to help spur investment.
Tea production in Sri Lanka fell to 21.45 Mnkg in November 2025, down 1.28 Mnkg year-on-year; however, cumulative January–November output rose 0.7% to 242.57 Mnkg.
The agricultural pension payment window has been extended to December 31 so farmers can collect December pensions at post offices or sub-branches during working days. Currently 178,753 farmers and 6,312 fishermen receive pensions, with Rs 413 million paid for December.
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC was named Patron of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka’s Water & Ocean Stewardship Working Group and its Dunedin skim rubber factory reduced freshwater use by 50% (15,000 litres/day), cutting wastewater 19% and saving ~LKR 15.6m annually.
The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has opened its 8th floor, adding new dining, retail and pop-up outlets (including Queen Kuweni, Knuckles Valley, Thushara Batiks and Chamathka) and announcing upcoming stores such as Basilur, Mlesna and Rancrisp.
IFC's South Asia director urged Sri Lanka to rebrand as a green, outward-looking, export-driven investment destination and fix policy predictability. IFC has about $270m in long-term Sri Lanka exposure and is pursuing opportunities in tourism, digital services, agribusiness, renewables, manufacturing, healthcare, ports and finance.
Akbar Brothers won the Overall Award for Net Foreign Exchange Earner and the Globally Outreached Sri Lankan Brand of the Year at the 27th Presidential Export Awards.
Vietnam will provide Sri Lanka free exhibition space at major Vietnamese trade fairs to boost bilateral trade; bilateral trade was US$279m in 2024 and US$224.5m up to Oct 2025, with a US$1bn bilateral trade target.
People’s Insurance PLC appointed Mr. Chandana Shubhashana Guniyangoda as Independent Chairman, effective 10 December 2025. He has over 27 years' experience, including 19 years in commercial banking with senior finance roles at NDB and Sampath Bank.
Omega Line was named Exporter of the Year and Akbar Brothers was named Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year at the Presidential Export Awards. Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC won awards for Contributor to Sustainable Development in Exports and Market Diversified Exporter of the Year.
Akbar Brothers won the Overall Award for Net Foreign Exchange Earner and the Globally Outreached Sri Lankan Brand of the Year at the 27th Presidential Export Awards.
Cyclone Ditwah could push Sri Lanka’s rebuilding bill to as much as $7 billion and is expected to slow growth to about 3% in 2026 after killing 635 people and affecting roughly 10% of the population. The cyclone wrecked infrastructure and key crops, cutting tea output by 3–4 million kg in December and destroying some 575,000 hectares of paddy.
Cyclone Ditwah destroyed early-stage Maha-season crops, leaving paddy sown on 563,950 ha (vs ~800,000 ha typical) and damaging about 95,799 ha of field crops and 13,463 ha of vegetables. The losses have driven vegetable price spikes (100–350% in some markets) and threaten food security, farmer incomes, and higher import needs into 2026.
Sri Lanka's Export Development Board will host the country's largest-ever B2B pavilion (510 sq m, 61 companies) at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai to showcase coconut products, processed foods, spices, tea and other F&B items. The EDB aims to increase MEASA food exports by US$20–30m by 2027.
Colombo Tea Traders’ Association reports Sri Lanka tea production Jan–Oct 2025 at 220,972,295 kg, up 3,318,755 kg versus Jan–Oct 2024. The association says harvesting, manufacturing and exports are continuing despite Cyclone Ditwah, with Colombo Tea Auctions rescheduled to late December and transport routes being reopened.
The EDB now expects 2025 export earnings of $17–17.5bn, short of the $18.2bn target, and is aiming for $20bn in 2026 while launching a National Export Development Plan targeting $36bn by 2030. The plan (to be presented Jan 2026) prioritises diversification into ICT/BPM, logistics, electronics, food & beverages and spices, plus tariff reform, a National Single Window and FTA reviews.
The Sri Lanka–Russia Business Council held its 22nd AGM highlighting export opportunities in tea, rubber, spices and fisheries and renewed focus on promoting tourism with Russia remaining a top inbound market. The Council also flagged plans on trade settlement, SME access, tech transfer, renewables, logistics and education.
LOLC Finance PLC's Factoring Business offers upfront cash financing of up to 85% of credit sales and operates through a network of over 200 branches. The unit provides non-collateral, receivable-management solutions (including a Shariah-compliant option) and supports sectors such as supermarkets, pharmaceuticals and plantations.
IMF has assured continued support for Sri Lanka after the cyclone and is closely engaging with authorities as a rapid post-disaster damage assessment proceeds; the Staff‑Level Agreement on the Fifth Review under the EFF remains on track ahead of a December 15 Board meeting. IMF staff are exploring additional support options pending assessment results.
Elpitiya Plantations PLC was named among the Top 10 Best Corporate Citizens of Sri Lanka at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2025 and was 1st Runner-Up in Category B (under Rs. 15 billion revenue). The company also won the Category Award for Community Relations and a Merit Certificate for its rainwater-harvesting project.
Cyclone Ditwah left 829 dead or missing in Sri Lanka (479 confirmed dead, 350 missing) and displaced about 188,974 people. The storm damaged 44,556 houses (1,289 destroyed), inundated crops and tore up roads, rail tracks and the fibre-optic backbone, disrupting infrastructure and services.
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The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council appealed for support after Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed over 300 people, left hundreds missing and thousands homeless across Sri Lanka. CWEIC said its strategic partners stand ready to assist international recovery efforts.
Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia have killed over 1,000 people in less than a week, including 335 in Sri Lanka. The widespread flooding is likely to disrupt tourism, plantations, healthcare and logistics in the affected countries.
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Government will establish a post-disaster rebuilding fund managed by a joint public–private committee to finance reconstruction of highways, irrigation, houses and plantations; the World Bank's GRADE damage assessment is expected in about two weeks.