Central Industries PLC (CSE: CIND.N0000) is a publicly listed company on the Colombo Stock Exchange, and a member of the Central Finance Group. We are committed to transparent, timely, and accurate disclosure to all our stakeholders.
Our Annual Reports are prepared in accordance with the Integrated Reporting Framework, Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (SLFRS/LKAS), GRI Standards 2022, and SLFRS S1 & S2 Sustainability Disclosure Standards. External audit assurance is provided by KPMG Chartered Accountants.
In response to the Corporate Governance Rules introduced by the Colombo Stock Exchange in 2024, Central Industries PLC reviewed and approved a comprehensive set of mandatory governance policies.
For the financial year ended 31 March 2026, Central Industries PLC recorded its highest profit after tax in company history - reflecting disciplined cost management, volume growth across all product categories, and a strengthening construction sector.
Revenue
Rs. 6,566.81 Mn
+24% YoY
Gross Profit
Rs. 1,339.81 Mn
+28% YoY
Profit Before Tax
Rs. 935.81 Mn
+22% YoY
Profit After Tax
Rs. 651.10 Mn
+19% YoY
Earnings Per Share
Rs. 26.91
+19% YoY
Market Price Per Share
Rs. 205.00
+40% YoY
Chairman / Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board since 2018)
Board Sub-Committees
Nominations and Governance Committee.
Skills and Experience
Mr. C. S. Hettiarachchi has served on the Board of the Company since 30th June 2018. He was appointed as Chairman on 1st September, 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) Degree from the University of Colombo and an MBA from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (PIM). He is an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. He is a past Chairman of the Leasing Association of Sri Lanka (LASL) and served as a Director of Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB).
Other Current Appointments
Listed Companies
He served as the Director-Legal (Non-Board) of Central Finance Company PLC.
Others
Chairman of the CF Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Limited, and serves as director of three other companies within the Central Finance Company PLC Group.
Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board since 2006)
Board Sub-Committees
Member of the Related Party Transactions Review Committee, Audit and Risk Management Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination and Governance Committee.
Skills and Experience
Mr. Arjuna Gunaratne has served on the Board of the Company since 2006. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and the Chartered Institute of Management Accounts of the UK.
Other Current Appointments
Listed Companies
Managing Director of Central Finance Company PLC.
Others
He serves on the Boards of several companies within the Central Finance PLC Group. He also currently serves as the Chairman of the Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka. In addition, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka.
Independent Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board since 2020)
Board Sub-Committees
Chairman of the Nominations and Governance Committee, Remuneration Committee and Related Party Transactions Review Committee, Member of Audit and Risk Management Committees.
Skills and Experience
Mr. Ranil De Silva was appointed to the Board on the 01st of July 2020. Having commenced his career at Ernst & Young, he has extensive experience in diverse industries in Finance, Sales & Marketing and General Management in Sri Lanka as well as overseas having held many responsible positions in reputed Conglomerates such as Hemas PLC and Aitken Spence PLC.
He is a Chartered Accountant of Sri Lanka and a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of the UK and the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.
Other Current Appointments
Listed Companies
He serves as an Independent Director of Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC, Hayleys Leisure PLC, The Kingsbury PLC and Alumex PLC.
Others
Director of Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd.
Executive Director/CEO (Member of the Board since 2020)
Board Sub-Committees
Member of Risk Management Committee.
Skills and Experience
Mr. Mayura Rupatunge, CEO of Central Industries PLC, was appointed to the Board of Directors on August 11, 2020. He joined Central Industries PLC as the General Manager in 2016 and has been with the Company since then. Mr. Rupatunge has extensive manufacturing experience, having worked in the industry for 28 years. He graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, and holds postgraduate qualifications from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo. Also, he is a member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) Australia and is professionally and academically qualified in the fields of Manufacturing and Management, including Finance and Administration.
Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board since 1997)
Board Sub-Committees
None.
Skills and Experience
Mr. Sarath De Costa was the Former Consul General for Sri Lanka in Osaka, Japan. He was appointed to the Board of Colombo Dockyard PLC in 1993. He is a Member of the Sri Lanka, Japan Business Cooperation Committee, a Life Member of the Japan - Sri Lanka Technical Co-operation and a Member of the Sri Lanka - Japan Friendship Society.
He was a Representative of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Patron of the Department of Neurosurgery Trust (National Hospital), Trustee of the National Health Development Fund (Ministry of Health), Special Envoy/Advisor to the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Member of the Advisory Committee, Ministry of Wildlife Resources Conservation and a Director of Industrial Development Board.
Other Current Appointments
Mr. Costa serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Amano and Tivoli Group of Companies, President of Imperial Trading Corporation, Japan and Director of Ceylon Shipping Agency (Pte) Ltd, Singapore.
Independent Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board since 2024)
Board Sub-Committees
Member of Related Party Transactions Review Committee, Nominations and Governance Committee, Remuneration Committee and Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Skills and Experience
Mr. Don Kapila Welmillage was appointed to the Board on the 30th of November 2024. He has over 25 years of multidisciplinary experience, including general management, functional expertise in manufacturing, project management, finance, supply chain, human resources, sales and organisational transformation. He is experienced in industries such as home and personal care, beverages, hand protection, apparel, and diversified conglomerates. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Engineering from the University of Moratuwa and an MBA from the University of Colombo. He is also an Associate Member of CIMA, UK.
Independent Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board since 2024)
Board Sub-Committees
Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee, Member of Related Party Transactions Review Committee.
Skills and Experience
Mrs. Therese Priyana Gunasekera was appointed to the Board on the 31st of December 2024. She holds over 41 years of experience in the audit, financial services, telecommunication, regulatory industries and internal audit. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (U.K.) and a Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. She holds an MBA from Sikkim Manipal University, India. She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner of ACFE U.S.A.
Other Current Appointments
She serves on the Board of Directors of Berendina Micro Investments Company Limited and Lanka Rating Agency Limited.
Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board since 2025)
Board Sub-Committees
Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Skills and Experience
Ms. W. M. T. W. Weerasinghe was appointed to the Board on 1st September 2025. She commenced her professional career at Ernst & Young, where she gained extensive experience in auditing and assurance services across a wide range of industry sectors. She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) and holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Accounting (Special) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Other Current Appointments
Listed Companies
Chief Financial Officer of Central Finance Company PLC.
Others
Non-Executive Director of CF Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board since 2025)
Board Sub-Committees
Member of Related Party Transaction Review Committee.
Skills and Experience
Mr. Dushan Virantha was appointed to the Board on the 01st of September 2025. He possesses more than a decade of experience in strategic planning and advanced data analytics within the financial services industry. He currently holds the position of Senior Assistant General Manager – Strategic Planning & Data Analytics at Central Finance Company PLC. He is a CFA Charterholder from the CFA Institute (USA), holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Colombo, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).
In FY 2025/26, Central Industries PLC was honoured with multiple prestigious awards recognising business performance, governance, transparency, and industry leadership.
Construction Sector
Organised by National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
Excellence in Local Market Reach (All Sectors)
Organised by National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
Large Category
Organised by National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
Manufacturing Companies (Group Turnover up to Rs. 10 Bn)
Organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka · Recognising Transparency, Accountability, Governance, and Sustainability
Most Outstanding Large Enterprise
Plastic & Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka
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