{
  "id": 11561853,
  "title": "Siyapatha Finance extends Colombo footprint with new Thalawathugoda branch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/siyapatha-finance-extends-colombo-footprint-with-new-thalawathugoda",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T23:40:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/siyapatha-finance-extends-colombo-footprint-with-new-thalawathugoda-branch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Financing firm Siyapatha Finance PLC has officially opened its 68th branch in Thalawathugoda, Colombo District, bolstering its presence in the Western Province. Situated in one of the capital's rapidly expanding residential districts, near the administrative center of Battaramulla, this new branch promises accessible and personalized financial services. The establishment was inaugurated by Siyapatha Finance PLC officials, including Directors Jayanath Gunawardhana and Ms. Shriyani Ranathunga, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mathisha Hewavitharana, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Rajeev De Silva, and Methuka Malhiru from Pannipitiya Dharmapala Vidyalaya, who received the company's \"Siyapatha Shilpaloka\" accolade. Additionally, government and private banking representatives, along with eager spectators, attended the event. At the inauguration, CEO Mathisha Hewavitharana expressed his satisfaction in bringing Siyapatha Finance nearer to the Thalawathugoda residents, highlighting the region's flourishing population of salaried individuals and small business owners. His primary objective is to improve the quality of life for every community they serve, with the intention of forging enduring relationships with their customers. The Thalawathugoda branch offers a diverse array of financial products and services, encompassing leasing, fixed deposits, savings accounts, gold financing, business loans, personal loans, fast draft, factoring, and Smart Pay, an automated bill payment system.",
  "summary": "Homegrown finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC successfully unveiled its 68th branch in Thalawathugoda, Colombo District, further expanding the Company’s presence in the Western Province. Located in one of the capital’s fastest-growing residential suburbs, close to the administrative hub at Battaramulla, the latest branch offers convenient and wider access to tailored, customer-centric financial…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}