Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka recorded a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, with inflows reaching USD 1,057 million, reflecting a 72 percent increase compared to the previous year, the Board of Investment (BOI) said.

The BOI said the strong growth was driven by renewed global investor confidence, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and enhanced investment facilitation measures.

A total of 188 companies invested in Sri Lanka during the year, including 24 new projects that brought in USD 134 million, accounting for 13 percent of total FDI. The remaining USD 923 million was generated through expansions and reinvestments by existing companies.

Manufacturing attracted the largest share of inflows at 46 perc...