Janashakthi Finance PLC wins prestigious accolades at the CA Sri Lanka 60th anniversary TAGS Awards 2025
Janashakthi Finance PLC, a member of JXG (Janashakthi Group) has been recognised with multiple prestigious accolades at the CA Sri Lanka 60th Anniversary TAGS Awards 2025 (Transparency, Accountability, Governance and Sustainability), reaffirming its strong commitment to corporate governance, transparency, and high standards of corporate reporting.
The 60th Anniversary “Diamond Chapter” of the TAGS Awards ceremony was held recently at Shangri-La, Colombo.
Organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and supported by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), the TAGS Awards mark six decades of excellence in financial and non-financial reporting, recognising organisations that demonstrate best-in-class disclosure practices.
At the 2025 awards, Janashakthi Finance PLC received a Certificate of Recognition for Corporate Governance Disclosure (Financial Services Special Award Category), a Certificate of Recognition for Integrated Reporting, and a Bronze Award in the Finance Companies & Leasing Companies (Group Assets LKR 25–75 Billion) Sector Category.
These recognitions, awarded by CA Sri Lanka, reflect the credibility and rigour of the evaluation process and reinforce Janashakthi Finance’s position as a responsible and well-governed financial institution within Sri Lanka’s finance and leasing sector.
The awards were conferred for the Company’s most recent Annual Report,which serves as a comprehensive communication tool detailing the Company’s financial performance, governance framework, risk management practices, sustainability initiatives, and approach to long-term value creation.
The report stands out for its strong emphasis on corporate governance disclosure tailored specifically to the financial services sector, presenting clear insights into governance structures, internal controls, and decision-making processes.
The integrated presentation of financial and non-financial information demonstrates how governance supports sustainable performance and strategic growth, while aligning with regulatory requirements, evolving stakeholder expectations, and global best practices in reporting.
Commenting on the achievement, Sithambaram Sri Ganendran, Chief Executive Officer of Janashakthi Finance PLC, stated,
“These recognitions at the TAGS Awards 2025 are a significant milestone for Janashakthi Finance.
They reflect the discipline, transparency and accountability embedded in our reporting culture.
Our Annual Report goes beyond compliance, and it is designed to provide stakeholders with a clear, comprehensive understanding of how we govern, manage risk and create sustainable value.
This independent recognition by CA Sri Lanka strengthens the trust placed in us by our customers, investors, regulators and business partners.”
He further noted that these recognitions validate the Company’s focus on maintaining high standards of corporate governance and disclosure, regulatory discipline, and disclosure excellence while continuously enhancing the quality and clarity of its reporting practices.
Janashakthi Finance PLC continues to set strong benchmarks in responsible financial reporting within Sri Lanka’s financial services industry.
The recognition at the TAGS Awards 2025 enhances stakeholder confidence and further strengthens the Company’s brand credibility as a trusted, transparent and future-focused financial institution.
About Janashakthi Finance (Formerly Orient Finance PLC)
Janashakthi Finance offers a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored to meet the specific needs of customers, including mobilization of Deposits, Savings Accounts, Leasing, Gold Loans, Alternative Finance Solutions, Corporate Financing and many more.
The company brings 44 years of stability, strength, reliability and expertise to the financial industry.
Progressively, Janashakthi Finance PLC has established itself as a customer-focused financial service provider that prioritizes innovation and offers exceptional products and customer service.
Janashakthi Finance is a JXG (Janashakthi Group Company), licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and rated BB+ (Positive Outlook) by LRA.
Image caption - The moment Janashakthi Finance received the Bronze Award in the Finance Companies & Leasing Companies Sector Category at the TAGS Awards 2025.