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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce concludes high-level economic engagements in Mumbai | Daily FT

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Monday May 25, 2026 Monday, 25 May 2026 05:11 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} To catalyse bilateral trade and investment and drive regional economic integration, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai facilitated a series of high-level strategic…

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Monday May 25, 2026 Monday, 25 May 2026 05:11 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} To catalyse bilateral trade and investment and drive regional economic integration, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai facilitated a series of high-level strategic…

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The delegation from The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was led by Chairman Krishan Balendra, and comprised a distinguished group of Sri Lankan industry leaders from Hirdaramani Group, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd., Sierra Cables PLC, A.

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Ltd., Jetwing Travels Ltd., Ceylon Biscuits Ltd., Hayleys PLC, Vidullanka PLC, MAS India Clothing Ltd., Tudawe Brothers Ltd., David Pieris Holdings Ltd., Bank of Ceylon, Aitken Spence PLC, LTL Holdings Ltd., and Orel IT Ltd.

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Claim 1: “comprised a distinguished group of Sri Lankan industry leaders from Hirdaramani Group, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd., Sierra Cables PLC, A. Baur & Co. Ltd., Jetwing Travels Ltd., Ceylon Biscuits Ltd., Hayleys PLC, Vidullanka PLC, MAS India Clothing Ltd., Tudawe Brothers Ltd., David Pieris Holdings Ltd., Bank of Ceylon, Aitken Spence PLC, LTL Holdings Ltd., and Orel IT Ltd.”
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The evidence provided consists of annual reports from various years (2015, 2019, 2023) listing member companies, but there is no evidence in the provided search results confirming that these specific companies were part of the May 2026 delegation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 12, 2024 ... Sierra Cables PLC. He is a Past President of the Association of ... 46 MALIBAN BISCUIT MANUFACTORIES (PVT) LTD. 47 MASTERCARD SINGAPORE ...
https://www.chamber.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/annual-rep…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hans. Wijayasuriya, Group Chief Executive, Dialog. Axiata PLC was elected as the Deputy Vice. Chairperson. 'The Economic Summit 2015,' one of the flagship ...
https://www.chamber.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Annual_Rep…
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web search NEUTRAL — 345 MALIBAN BISCUIT MANUFACTORIES. (PVT) LTD. 1973. 346 MALSHIP (CEYLON) LTD ... 475 SIERRA CABLES PLC. 2010. 476 SIERRA TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS. (PRIVATE) LTD.
https://www.chamber.lk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/annual_rep…
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Claim 2: “The delegation from The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was led by Chairman Krishan Balendra”
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While the event is corroborated, the specific detail that Krishan Balendra led the delegation is mentioned in the Daily FT photo caption, but the other provided evidence for this specific claim (Britannica) is irrelevant. Only one relevant source confirms his presence/leadership.
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web search NEUTRAL — Britannica.com is the domain name of the main website of Encyclopædia Britannica, [2] which provides partial free access to the paid online edition of the encyclopaedia, titled Encyclopaedia Britannic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britannica.com
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore the fact-checked online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images from experts.
https://www.britannica.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Britannica’s new platform provides content designed and written specifically for early learners. Creating a more engaging and fun learning experience for students, the activities in Britannica Fundame…
https://kids.britannica.com/
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Claim 3: “The delegation also participated in an interactive session hosted by the World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries (AIAI)”
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The evidence shows that WTC Mumbai and AIAI hosted a delegation from TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO in April 2026, not the Sri Lankan delegation in May. The claim incorrectly attributes the Sri Lankan delegation to this specific event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 ... WORLD TRADE CENTER MUMBAI AIA All India Association of Industries Interactive Meeting with the BUSINESS DELEGATION from TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXef18ZjGUZ/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 21, 2026 ... World Trade Center Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries hosted a B2B & Networking Session for the Trade Delegation from the ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXYtde-DCSU/
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web search NEUTRAL — Research and International Trade Promotion are our core functions. As a leading Trade Promotion Organization, WTC Mumbai is actively involved in World Trade ...
https://www.wtca.org/world-trade-center-mumbai?locale=en
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Claim 4: “culminating in the formal renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and IMC”
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The renewal/existence of an MoU between the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and IMC is mentioned in the context of the forum and the framework of projects.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 14, 2026 ... The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Confederation of Indian Industry convened the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum in Mumbai (13), bringing ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYUCRcFjS4U/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 13, 2026 ... The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Confederation of Indian ... The projects fall under the framework Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYTw4uSMcQ_/
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web search NEUTRAL — The IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IMC) organized the 'IMC Awards for Mumbai Police Personnel for Outstanding Public Service 2025-26'in recognition ...
https://www.imcnet.org/press-releases
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Claim 5: “On 13 May, The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce jointly hosted the ‘India–Sri Lanka Business Forum: Partnering in Sri Lanka’s Growth and Investment’ and an exclusive CEO interaction in Mumbai”
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The event 'India–Sri Lanka Business Forum: Partnering in Sri Lanka’s Growth and Investment' on May 13 in Mumbai is confirmed by Instagram, Facebook, and a separate web report.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organised the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum: ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmDNyLkTzr/
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago ... The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Confederation of Indian Industry convened the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum in Mumbai (13), ...
https://www.facebook.com/newswireLK/posts/the-ceylon-chamber…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 15, 2026 ... I think we have a fabulous future for the country. OCR. CII Confederation of Indian Industry The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce India-Sri Lanka ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYWtQDvRcox/
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Claim 6: “the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai facilitated a series of high-level strategic engagements between The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and leading Indian commercial institutions on 13 and 14 May”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai facilitated engagements between the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Indian institutions on May 13 and 14, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago ... ... Chamber of Commerce and leading Indian commercial institutions on 13 and 14 May 2026. ... Consulate General of Sri Lanka. Mumbai. 21 May 2026.
https://www.mfa.gov.lk/index.php/en/news/ceylon-chamber-comm…
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... 12 likes, 0 comments - ceylon_chamber on May 21, 2026: "The India–Sri Lanka Business Forum and CEO interactions in Mumbai brought together ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmDNyLkTzr/
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web search NEUTRAL — 10 hours ago ... To catalyze bilateral trade and investment and drive regional economic integration, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai facilitated ...
https://www.magzter.com/stories/newspaper/Sunday-Island/CEYL…
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Claim 7: “On 14 May, the delegation engaged in productive business-to-business (B2B) sessions with the Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC) of Commerce and Industry”
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B2B sessions with the Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC) on May 14, 2026, are confirmed by multiple Instagram and web search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 14, 2026 ... Fantastic! adjiedj. ❤️. May 14. OCR. INDIA - SRI LANKA B2B NETWORKING SESSION Trade Delegation from THE CEYLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thursday, May ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYUCRcFjS4U/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 28, 2026 ... ... Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka 14th May ... IMC hosted a successful B2B session with the Trade Delegation from the Ceylon Chamber ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXrVWdgjFZT/
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... The India–Sri Lanka Business Forum and CEO interactions in Mumbai brought together senior business leaders, investors, chambers, ...
https://www.facebook.com/Ceylon.Chamber/posts/the-indiasri-l…
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Claim 8: “Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Mahishini Colonne, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai Priyanga Wickramasinghe, Senior Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa, Government of Maharashtra Secretary – Protocol, FDI, Diaspora and Outreach and Chief of Protocol Rajesh Ravindra Gawande, CII Western Region Subcommittee on International Trade and Investment Co-Chairman and Polycab India Ltd., Chief Executive Officer Anurag Agarwal; CII Western Region Subcommittee on Tourism and Hospitality Chairman and Kamat Hotels India Ltd., Executive Director Vishal Kamat, and The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Secretary General and CEO Shiran Fernando [attended the forum]”
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The attendance of the listed individuals (Mahishini Colonne, Priyanga Wickramasinghe, Duminda Hulangamuwa, Rajesh Ravindra Gawande, Anurag Agarwal, Vishal Kamat, and Shiran Fernando) is confirmed by both a news report and a photo caption from Daily FT.
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web search NEUTRAL — View Duminda Hulangamuwa’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/duminda-hulangamuwa-a542b9257
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web search NEUTRAL — Polycab India Ltd. Anurag Agarwal; Chairman, CII Western Region Sub-Committee on Tourism and Hospitality and Executive Director, Kamat Hotels India Ltd Vishal Kamat and Secretary General & CEO of The …
https://island.lk/ceylon-chamber-of-commerce-concludes-high-…
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web search NEUTRAL — From left: Manish Mohan, Vishal Kamat, Anurag Agarwal, Dr. Rajesh Ravindra Gawande, Mahishini Colonne, Krishan Balendra, Duminda Hulangamuwa, Priyanga Wickramasinghe, and Shiran Fernando.
https://www.ft.lk/business/IndiaSri-Lanka-Business-Forum-hig…
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