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Janashakthi Finance PLC launched 'Project Compass', a service transformation programme to enhance customer experience, strengthen processes and build a culture of service excellence. The initiative will be rolled out with partner Blue Mango Partners over the coming months.

Janashakthi Finance PLC (BFN.N0000) marked its 45th anniversary, highlighting its rebranding from Orient Finance, strong customer sentiment, industry awards and plans to accelerate digital transformation and financial inclusion supported by parent JXG (JXG.N0000).

CBSL's Financial Intelligence Unit imposed Rs.14.6m in AML/CFT penalties on 12 reporting institutions; Citizens Development Business Finance Plc was fined Rs.3m, Cargills Bank Rs.2m, and L B Finance and Janashakthi Finance Rs.1m each for failures in reporting, sanctions screening and customer due diligence.

Janashakthi Limited (JXG) was featured as the first Sri Lankan financial conglomerate in an official TikTok for Business Case Study after its 'Who is JXG?' IPO campaign generated over 4.76 million video views and drove more than 255,000 clicks to the IPO landing page ahead of its LKR 5 billion IPO.

Parenthood Global held the Mom Leaders Conference on 21 May 2026 at Cinnamon Life, recognising Top 10 Most Outstanding Mom-Inclusive Workplaces including Ceylon Tobacco Company, Hemas Holdings, DFCC Bank and National Development Bank; sponsors included Maharaja Foods and others.

Janashakthi Finance (BFN.N0000) reported PBT of Rs.564 million for the year ended 31 Mar 2026, up 62% YoY; NPAT rose 38% to Rs.403 million and loans grew 48% to Rs.32.96 billion, with deposits up 14%.

Janashakthi Limited (JXG.N0000) has inducted the second cohort into its 'Spartans' JXG Management Trainee Programme, an 18-month cross-functional leadership development initiative. The programme rotates trainees across the Group's Insurance, NBFI and Investments businesses and key corporate functions.

Janashakthi Finance PLC (BFN.N0000) launched "Shakthi", a women-focused fixed deposit product offering competitive returns and added benefits to encourage long-term saving. The product will be distributed via the company's branch network and digital channels and is offered by Janashakthi Finance, a subsidiary of Janashakthi Limited (JXG.N0000).

Janashakthi Finance PLC won the Bronze Effie Award at Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025 in the Finance category for its 'uplifting the Sri Lankan three-wheel community' campaign. The campaign used digital, traditional and on-ground engagement to expand responsible financing and support livelihood resilience for three‑wheel drivers.

Janashakthi Finance PLC won the Bronze Effie Award at Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025 in the Finance category for its 'Uplifting the Sri Lankan Three-Wheel Community' campaign. The campaign used digital, traditional and on-ground initiatives to advance financial inclusion and support three-wheel drivers' livelihoods.

Janashakthi Limited (JXG) outlines a plan to integrate its three pillars—Janashakthi Life, First Capital and Janashakthi Finance—into a unified financial-services ecosystem and expand domestically and regionally by 2026. The group highlights digital transformation, partnerships and talent programmes and cites a Great Place To Work rating (97% positive, 93% overall).

Janashakthi Limited (JXG) is pursuing an integrated group strategy across Janashakthi Life, First Capital and Janashakthi Finance to deepen its financial services, drive digital transformation and expand domestically and regionally by 2026.

Janashakthi Finance PLC chairman Rajendra Theagarajah received the Silver Award for Outstanding Independent Non-Executive Director of the Year at the inaugural SLID–ACCA National Corporate Director Awards 2025. He is also chairman of First Capital and the award recognises his governance contributions within the Janashakthi Group.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon Chairman Sharhan Muhseen was a joint winner of the 'Outstanding Independent Non-Executive Director of the Year' award at the SLID–ACCA National Corporate Director Awards 2025; Janashakthi Finance Chairman Rajendra Theagarajah won the Silver award.

Janashakthi Finance PLC reported Profit Before Tax up 39% YoY to LKR 389 million for the nine months ended 31 Dec 2025. Net operating income rose 35% to LKR 2.2 billion, NPAT was LKR 240 million, loans grew 49% to LKR 29 billion and deposits to LKR 17 billion.

Janashakthi Finance PLC reported Profit Before Tax of Rs.389 million for the nine months to 31 Dec 2025, up 39% y/y; Net Operating Income rose 35% to Rs.2.2bn and loans grew 49% to Rs.29bn, with deposits up 14% to Rs.17bn.

Janashakthi Finance PLC (BFN.N0000) appointed Indresh Puvimanasinghe Fernando as Chief Financial Officer. She has over 33 years' experience, including roles at Softlogic Holdings/Softlogic Finance and as Chief Process Officer of the Asiri Hospital Group.

Janashakthi Finance PLC appointed Indresh Puvimanasinghe Fernando as Chief Financial Officer. She brings over 33 years of multi-industry experience, including finance, operations and digital transformation across healthcare and financial services.

Janashakthi Finance PLC appointed Sithambaram Sri Ganendran as Chief Executive Officer; he was COO since September 2024, served as Acting CEO for four months and has nearly 27 years' banking experience.

Janashakthi Finance (BFN.N0000) appointed Sithambaram Sri Ganendran as Chief Executive Officer after Central Bank approval; he has been Acting CEO since August 2025 and brings nearly 27 years of banking experience.

Janashakthi Limited (JXG) held a Holistic Leadership Summit 2025 to promote human-centred leadership, psychological steadiness and talent retention across the Group.

Janashakthi Finance (BFN.N0000) reported H1 FY2026 PBT of Rs.241m, up 22% YoY, with NPAT of Rs.141m; net operating income rose 34% to Rs.1.43bn, loans grew 49% to Rs.26.7bn and deposits increased 17% to Rs.16.9bn.

Janashakthi Finance PLC reported Profit Before Tax of LKR 241 million for H1 FY2026, a 22% YoY increase. NPAT was LKR 141 million; net operating income rose 34% to LKR 1.43 billion, loans grew 49% to LKR 26.7 billion and deposits increased 17% to LKR 16.9 billion.

Janashakthi Finance PLC's Alternative Finance Business Unit won a Merit Award at the 10th IFFSA Awards 2025 for 'Islamic NBFI Window/Unit of the Year 2024/2025'. The recognition highlights its Shariah-compliant products (Wakalah Term Investment, Ijarah and Ijarah Tuk) and bolsters parent JXG's brand.

Janashakthi Finance PLC signed an MoU with Toyota Lanka to launch joint vehicle leasing solutions for new and pre-owned cars. Janashakthi Finance will train Toyota sales staff and run co-branded promotions, with benefits flowing to its parent Janashakthi Group.

Janashakthi Finance PLC (BFN.N0000) opened its 38th branch in Kalmunai, expanding its presence in the Eastern Province. The new branch will offer lending, savings, micro-finance, gold loans, Islamic finance and digital banking services and is a subsidiary of Janashakthi Limited (JXG.N0000).

Janashakthi Finance PLC opened its 38th branch in Kalmunai, expanding its retail footprint and offering lending, savings, microfinance, gold loans, Islamic finance and digital banking services to the Eastern region.

Janashakthi Finance PLC won two Silver Awards at the SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards 2025 for Digital/Social Platform Integration and Best Use of Digital in a Marketing Campaign for Banking, Finance and Insurance Brands for its 'Tuk Sagaya' campaign; the campaign reached over 6.5 million people, generated 21 million impressions and 1.4 million engagements.

Janashakthi Finance PLC (BFN.N0000) took part in the Nallur Festival 2025 and ran a door-to-door initiative from 6–15 Aug across the Northern Province to engage communities. The subsidiary of Janashakthi Limited (JXG.N0000) marked its 44th anniversary amid a rebranding and promoted the activities via TV and social media.