Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC Secures Prestigious TAGS Gold Award for Fifth Time.

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC has once again reaffirmed its leadership in responsible financial stewardship by securing the Gold Award for the fifth time at the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka – TAGS Awards 2025. The accolade was presented at the official ceremony held at Shangri-La Colombo on 12th February 2026, under the category of Finance & Leasing Companies (Group Assets up to LKR 25 BN).

Winning the Gold Award for the fifth time marks a significant milestone for Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC, reflecting a sustained and uncompromising commitment to Transparency, Accountability, Governance, and Sustainability (TAGS). The recognition underscores the institution’s consistent efforts to uphold the highest standards in financial reporting and corporate disclosure, positioning it among the most trusted and ethically driven financial institutions in Sri Lanka.

The TAGS Awards, organized by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), are regarded as a benchmark for excellence in corporate reporting. Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC’s repeated success in this arena demonstrates not only compliance with regulatory expectations but a deliberate strategy to go beyond minimum requirements. The company’s reporting framework integrates robust governance structures, clear accountability mechanisms, and forward-looking sustainability practices, ensuring that stakeholders are provided with meaningful, accurate, and transparent insights into its operations and impact.

Mr. Nilantha Jayanetti stated, “Securing the Gold Award for the fifth time is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the principles of Transparency, Accountability, Governance, and Sustainability. This recognition reflects the discipline, integrity, and dedication of our entire team, as well as the trust our customers and stakeholders continue to place in us. At Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC, we remain focused on strengthening our governance practices and delivering purpose-driven financial solutions that create sustainable value across Sri Lanka.”

The achievement is also a tribute to the collective effort of Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC’s teams, whose diligence and professionalism ensure that governance and reporting standards are embedded across all levels of the organization. Their commitment enables the company to maintain clarity in communication, uphold ethical practices, and align business growth with long-term societal impact.

Rooted in the broader Sarvodaya philosophy of inclusive and community-centered development, the company continues to prioritize purpose-driven finance that empowers individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities nationwide. By aligning financial performance with sustainable development goals, Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC remains steadfast in its mission to create meaningful economic opportunities while maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.

This fifth Gold Award stands not merely as a recognition of reporting excellence, but as a reaffirmation of Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC’s enduring commitment to building a transparent, accountable, and sustainable financial ecosystem in Sri Lanka.