🇱🇰 Foreign ownership of Sri Lankan brands
5.5% of the 55 Sri Lankan brands with a controlling owner (3) are owned by a company headquartered outside Sri Lanka, most often in India. That ranks 72 of 94 countries analysed.
Which countries own them
| Owner headquartered in | Brands | Share of foreign-owned | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 3 | 100% |
Largest foreign owners
| Owner | Headquarters | Sri Lankan brands owned |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Paints | 🇮🇳 India | 1 |
| Indian Oil | 🇮🇳 India | 1 |
| LIC of India | 🇮🇳 India | 1 |
Where foreign ownership is highest
Top-level categories with at least 5 Sri Lankan brands that have a controlling owner.
| Category | Brands | Foreign-owned | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 20 | 0 | 0% |
| Beverages | 16 | 0 | 0% |
| Personal care & beauty | 8 | 0 | 0% |
Examples
- Causeway Paints owned by Asian Paints
- Lanka IOC owned by Indian Oil
- Life Insurance Corporation (Lanka) owned by LIC of India
How this is computed
Of 55 Sri Lankan brands recorded, 55 have a current controlling owner (outright or a stake of 50% or more, followed up to the ultimate parent). The other 0 are licensed, part-owned or lack a current owner and are left out. A brand is foreign-owned when that ultimate parent is headquartered in a different country from the brand's origin. Data as of . Method and ranking for all countries.
Coverage caveat. The brands tracked skew towards those held by large filing companies, so this overstates foreign ownership relative to every brand in the country. See also the Sri Lanka country page.