Janashakthi Finance AFBU sets standard for ethical and Shariah-compliant finance in Sri Lanka - Business | Daily Mirror

Daily Mirror LK · 🇱🇰 public Sri Lanka · May 01, 2026 · 396 words · By Administrator

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Reply To: Name - Reply Comment Janashakthi Finance PLC is redefining ethical investment in Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial sector by delivering innovative, Shariah-compliant financial solutions that respond to the growing demand for responsible, ESG-aligned…

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Why it matters

As investor preferences continue to evolve, the company is well-positioned to unlock new avenues of growth within the alternative finance space.

Common ground

Launched in 2021 as the Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU), a dedicated business unit within Janashakthi Finance PLC, the AFBU operates under the licence of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, offering Shariah-compliant financial solutions with all products…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Launched in 2021 as the Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU), a dedicated business unit within Janashakthi Finance PLC?
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Loaded Language 90% confidence

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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Launched in 2021 as the Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU), a dedicated business unit within Janashakthi Finance PLC”

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Two independent web search results confirm that the Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU) was launched in 2021 as a dedicated unit within Janashakthi Finance PLC.

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web search NEUTRAL — Launched in 2021 as the Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU), a dedicated business unit within Janashakthi Finance PLC, the AFBU operates under the license of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, offeri…
https://ceylonbusiness.lk/2026/05/14/finance/investment/2392…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Janashakthi Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU) commenced operations in 2021 as a dedicated business unit of Janashakthi Finance PLC (JFPLC).
https://www.janashakthifinance.lk/services/islamic-finance/

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web search NEUTRAL — Orient Finance’s Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU) recently marked a significant milestone in its journey as a distinguished financial services provider, garnering…
https://www.dailynews.lk/2023/12/13/business/289553/afbu-gai…

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Claim 2: “the AFBU operates under the licence of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka”

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The evidence explicitly states that the AFBU operates under the license of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

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web search NEUTRAL — Strength of Janashakthi Alternative Finance Business Unit. Independent Shariah board. Professionally Trained Marketing Experts. Personalised Financial Solutions. Branch Network Across the Country. Glo…
https://www.janashakthifinance.lk/services/islamic-finance/

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web search NEUTRAL — About Janashakthi Finance (Formerly Orient Finance PLC). Janashakthi Finance, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) offers a comprehensive suite of financial services including Deposits, Savings, Le…
https://www.lankatalks.com/post/janashakthi-finance-leads-th…

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Claim 3: ““Our mission is to make ethical, Shariah-compliant financial solutions accessible and trustworthy for all Sri Lankan investors,” said Janashakthi Finance Chief Executive Officer Sithambaram Sri Ganendran.”

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Multiple independent sources (company profile, appointment announcement, and Simply Wall St) confirm that Sithambaram Sri Ganendran is the Chief Executive Officer of Janashakthi Finance PLC.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mr. Sithambaram Sri Ganendran serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Janashakthi Finance PLC. Prior to his appointment, he held the role of Chief Operating Officer and led the organisation as Acting…
https://www.janashakthifinance.lk/employees/sithambaram-sri-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), is proud to announce the appointment of Sithambaram Sri Ganendran as the Chief Executive Offi…
https://ceylonbusiness.lk/2025/12/17/finance/21824/janashakt…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sithambaram Sri Ganendran. Chief executive officer.Mr. Sithambaram Sri Ganendran was Acting Chief Executive Officer of JANASHAKTHI FINANCE PLC from August 7, 2025 until December 15, 2025 and serves as…
https://simplywall.st/stocks/lk/diversified-financials/cose-…

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Claim 4: “the unit offers solutions ranging from Wakalah term investments (agency-based ethical investment structures) ... to Ijarah vehicle leasing options (Shariah-compliant leasing solutions)”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of search results for 'gNext Labs', which are completely irrelevant to Janashakthi Finance or Shariah-compliant investments. No relevant evidence was provided to confirm the specific products offered.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 3, 2023 · gNext Labs, one of the fastest emerging infrastructure inspection platforms globally, released skydio sync, the cloud integration between gNext and Skydio, providing customers with strea…
https://www.gnextlabs.com/blog/gnext-and-skydio-partner-to-i…

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web search NEUTRAL — gNext drone inspection software delivers 2D and 3D visualizations of your inspections, reporting, analytics, cloud storage, document management, and more.
https://www.gnextlabs.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Use your visual data to document, assess and track the condition of civil infrastructures. EXPLOIT THE POWER OF THE NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY.
https://app.gnextlabs.com/signin

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Claim 5: ““...said Janashakthi Finance Head of Channels Saminda Ratnayake.””

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Two independent sources confirm Saminda Ratnayake's role as Head of Channels at Janashakthi Finance.

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web search NEUTRAL — Janashakthi Insurance PLC is an insurance company in Sri Lanka. The company was incorporated in 1992 and its operations were commenced in 1994.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janashakthi_Insurance

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web search NEUTRAL — 0117577577. Mr. Saminda Ratnayake. emp-img. Head of Channels.Saminda started his career at People’s Leasing and Finance PLC and possesses experience in working in Middle Management in diversified role…
https://www.janashakthifinance.lk/employees/Mr-Saminda-Ratna…

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web search NEUTRAL — Saminda Ratnayake, Head of Channels – Janashakthi Finance PLC added, “With Shakthi, we have focused on creating a product that feels relevant to women and easy to access. It is designed to offer a sim…
https://lmd.lk/janashakthi-finance-launches-shakthi-to-empow…

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