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5. 5. 4. 5. 3. 5. 2. 5. 1. 5. Our Genetic Endowments. Learn ability. 1980’s – Cricket. 1996 – Cricket world cup. Adaptability. 1980’s – Lingerie exports to US. 2011. Intellectuality. King Ravana’s Aircraft. 10% of NASA Scientists are Sri Lankan. Professionalism. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Our Genetic Endowments
Learn ability
1980’s – Cricket
1996 – Cricket world cup
Adaptability
1980’s – Lingerie exports to US
2011
Intellectuality
King Ravana’s Aircraft
10% of NASA Scientists are Sri Lankan
Professionalism
1983- CIMA / SL Branch
Worlds 2nd largest pool of Qualified professionals
Never Change…!
Million years ago….
Still Friendly and Hospitable!
Sri Lanka - Emerging Wonder of Asia
Sam WijesekaraCounsellor / CommercialSri Lanka Deputy High CommissionChennai
Sri Lanka: The Wonder of Asia
B y 2 0 1 6
USD 4,000 per capita income
GDP growth above 8% on average ($ 100bn by 2016)
2.5 mn tourist arrivals per annum
Over 10 sectors contributing USD 1 billion each in export earnings
Private investment around 22-24% of GDP (now 18-20% of GDP)
FDI to be around 5% of GDP (2011-2% of GDP*)
ICT literacy rate to increase to 75% from 30% at present
2nd International Air Port & more than 5 International Sea Ports
Sri Lanka as a Dynamic Global Hub – Five Hub Concept
Overview of the Sri Lankan Overview of the Sri Lankan EconomyEconomy
Source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
GDP per Capita
Movement in Inflation
Central Bank Statistics
• Economic growth of 8.3% amidst a global recession and increasing commodity prices in 2011.
• Inflation reduced from over 20% in 2008 to approximately 5% in Q4 2011.
• Per capita GDP almost doubled between 2005 and 2010.
• Unemployment rate declined from 5.8% to 4.3% in 2011.
• Expected tourist arrivals in 2011 to be 800,000 increase of over 23%.
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GDP Growth
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International Confidence
Towards Right DirectionSri Lanka
(latest available data)
No - 1 SAARC Rating
DB Index 98 89^ Singapore 1
Competitive Index 62 52 ^ Switzerland 1
Economic Freedom Index
120 107 ^ Hong Kong 1
Gender Gap Index 16 Iceland 1
Civic Engagement Index (Friendly Index)
8 USA 1
GDP Growth 8.3%
Towards Right Direction
2011
Infrastructure
Colombo AirportColombo Airport
Passenger movement5 Mn / Annum
Cargo movement250,000 tons / Annum
Highest number of flights to India from any country
New Airport inthe Southern Region
Colombo PortColombo Port
Colombo South port development (under construction)
3 days transit time to Singapore
• Centrepoint on the East/West sea routes
• Gateway to the Indian subcontinent
World Port Ranking • No. 1 in South Asia• Total container throughput 4 Mn.
TEUs• Transshipment cargo 70%
Capacity to be increased - 11.7 million TEUs
TelecommunicationsTelecommunications
– SEA-ME-WE IV (Connectivity Bandwidth -
1.32 terabits per second)
• Sri Lanka is being developed as regional hub for telecommunications• Fastest growth sector driven by public private partnership• Development of faster and more efficient technologies• Fiber Optic Cables with
SEA-ME-WE IV fiber cable network
PowerPower
4. Pipeline projects
• LNG Power & LNG Terminal
• India Sri Lanka high-tension Power Connection (Study complete)
1. Main power sources- Hydro - 49%- Thermal - 49%
- Other - 2%2. Projects under construction
• Norochcholai Coal Power Project • Upper Kothmale Hydro Power Project•Sampoor coal power project (NTPC)3. Future requirements
• Total existing capacity- 2817 MW
• Additional capacity by 2015 - 2500 MW
Norochcholai Norochcholai Coal Power Coal Power ProjectProject
Norochcholai Norochcholai Coal Power Coal Power ProjectProject
Upper Upper Kothmale Kothmale Hydrol Hydrol Power Power ProjectProject
Upper Upper Kothmale Kothmale Hydrol Hydrol Power Power ProjectProject
Energy DevelopmentEnergy Development
Expressways & HighwaysExpressways & HighwaysNorthern Highway
Colombo-Kandy Colombo-Kandy HighwayHighway
Outer Circular Highway
Hambantota
Matara
ColomboColombo
KandyColombo-Colombo-
KatunayakaKatunayakaHighwayHighway
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Southern Highway
Southern Highway Extension
Katunayaka-Anuradhapura
Highway
• Colombo - Airport Expressway (25km)
• Southern Highway (130km) (Declared opened!)
• Outer Circular Highway (28km)
• Colombo - Kandy Highway (98km)
• Katunayake - Padeniya - Anuradhapura (153.3km)
Trade Opportunities
Indian Exports - $ Bn
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Sri Lanka Malaysia Thailand Russia Canada Australia
Switzerland Sweeden Denmark New Zealand
Unexplored trade / Import into India with no Duty
Sample out of ‘000 potential productsProduct Avg. Import
Growth in IndiaSri Lanka export value to world
Leading markets of Sri Lanka
Women underwear
82% $ 140mn Europe, US
Bicycles (not motorized)
58% $ 55mn Europe
Tobacco 69% $ 19mn Europe
Diamonds (VAd) 41% $ 271mn Europe
Sacks and Bags 35% $ 24mn US, Europe, Asia
Zero duty access products
Apparel (3mn Pieces) Tea (15mn kgs) Fisheries Products Diamond Gem & Jewellery Electrical & Electronic Products Ceramic & Porcelain Wooden Products All products falling under HS Chapter 63
to 96
Sri Lanka Potential Exports to India
Potential products to India (US $ Mn)
India :77%,Pakistan:10%,Maldives:7%
Bangladesh: 5% Others 1 %
Ceramic1.1 (0.22%)
Tea1.41 (0.3%)
Apparel36.18 (7.64%)
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Thrust Export Sectors
Other (Competitive) Export Products
Unexplored trade / Export to Sri Lanka Sample out of ‘000 potential products
Product world Imports of SL
India export value to world
India exports to SL
Sugar 340mn 204mn 34mn
Polyethylene 60mn 15mn 0.6mn
Electric apparatus for line telephones
49mn 136mn 0.8mn
Transmission apparatus
32mn 2bn 0.07mn
Garlic 31mn 8mn 0.2mn
Instruments
Indo Lanka Free Trade Agreements (ILFTA)
- since 2000 ( more than 4,000 items are freely tradable) Investment Promotion & Protection Treaty
- since 1997 Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty
- Since 1983 Constitutional Guarantee for FDI (Article 187)
Sri Lanka – the “Logistic conduit” for Market Access
Indian Continent
Sri Lanka – the “Trade conduit” for Market Access
GSP
Pakistan
India
China
S/ Korea
Investments
Targeted SectorsTargeted Sectors
Tourism / Recreation
Infrastructure (Roads, Ports, Hospitals, Township
development, Construction of Houses/Industrial Zones/IT parks)
Garments & Textiles
IT and IT Enabled services/ Education
Value added Agro-based industry/Food processing
Utilities (Telecom, Power, Energy)
Other Export oriented projects
Granting of Tax Holidays for identified sectors from 4 to 12 years depending on the Investment value and scale of enterprise.
Duty Free Imports : Capital Goods and Raw materials (for Export Oriented Activities) Capital Goods only (for all other categories)
Exemption from Exchange Control : For Companies that export goods and
Services
Investment IncentivesInvestment Incentives
Strategic Development ProjectsStrategic Development Projects
Identification of Strategic Development Projects• Projects of national interest and likely to bring major
Economic and Social benefits to the country.• Projects that would change the landscape of the
country.
Incentives under SDP Act• Longer Tax holidays• Concessionary Tax Rates • Exchange Control Exemption• Import Tax Concessions
NTPC - Strategic Development ProjectStrategic Development Project
25 years cooperate tax holiday 05 years custom duty/VAT/PAL/NBT exemptions for
project related goods 25 years custom duty/ VAT/PAL/NBT/Excise exemptions
for coal / spare parts imports. Exemptions on withholding tax on interests paid Exemptions on withholding tax Technical fee paid to
consultants.
Sampoor, Trincomalee DistrictUS $ 500mn Investment2x250 MW power projectBOO Project
Portfolio of Leading Global Investments in Sri Portfolio of Leading Global Investments in Sri LankaLanka
Indian Investments in Sri Lanka(under Section 17 of BOI)
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US$mn
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011(Jan-Sep)
Indian Investments
Cumulative FDI growth from India
Number of Existing Companies - 95
Total cumulative FDI (actual) - US$ 644 mn
Cumulative FDI growth
US$ Mn
Leading Indian Investments in Sri LankaLeading Indian Investments in Sri Lanka
Tourism
अपि� स्वर्ण�मयी� लङ्� का� न म� लक्ष्मर्ण रो�चते� जनन� जन्मभू�मिमश्च स्वर्गा��दपि� र्गारो�यीसी�
"Lakshmana, even this golden Lanka does not appeal to me,
mother and motherland are greater than heaven."
Great epic -Ramayana
Authenticity, Compactness, Diversity
Pristine Heritage Scenic Wild
Festive Thrills Bliss Essence
‘8 wonderful experiences in 8 wonderful days’
Genetics at work
Best Destination to go 2010- New York Times National Geographic 2010 – 2nd best tourist destination Conde naste Travel Magazine 2011- Hottest destination to travel
2012 World Civic Index- 8
Tourism Sector OpportunityTourism Sector Opportunity •Target of 2.5 million arrivals by 2016.
•Hotel room capacity to increase from 15,000 to 50,000 by 2016.
•Targeting of higher spending tourist
•Opportunities for Leisure and Recreation related investments
Source: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
2010 2016
Source: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
Tourism Sector
Invitation toSri Lanka EXPO 2012
28-31 March 2012Colombo
Why Sri Lanka Expo 2012
Sri Lanka Expo 2012
Events at Sri Lanka Expo 2012
Exhibition Venue Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre
Promotional Package
3 nights hotel accommodation on BB basis Internal transport B 2 B meetings & factory visits arranged on
requests
Trade delegations
Ministerial delegations & Journalists
• Air travel and accommodation
Thank You
For more information, visit
www.srilankaexpo.com
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