DFCC Bank PLC, Sri Lanka becomes the First Foreign Corporate Green Bond issuance to list on NSE International Exchange in GIFT IFSC

Bengaluru: NSEIX welcomed the team of DFCC Bank PLC, Sri Lanka lead by Mr. Thimal Perera Chief Executive Officer and Mr.Prins Perera Senior Vice President Treasury and Investment Banking in GIFT IFSC on June 9, 2025 to ring the bell to celebrate the listing of foreign currency green bonds of LKR 2.5 Billion Green bonds , which are Sri Lanka’s first capital market debt instrument dedicated to renewable energy. Its primary focus is to fund solar energy projects in support of Sri Lanka’s goal of achieving 70% electricity generation from renewable energy by 2030. These instruments are already listed on the primary Stock Exchange – Colombo Stock Exchange. This aligns with IFSCA’s broader vision of positioning GIFT IFSC as a hub for sustainable and green finance in the Global South.

These are the first foreign corporate issuances to be admitted to listing in GIFT IFSC on NSE International Exchange, making it a landmark transaction and encouraging more and more issuers from Sri Lanka and neighboring countries to leverage the opportunities and gain wider access to a much different diaspora of investors at GIFT IFSC. NSE IX , the leading and dominant Stock Exchange in GIFT IFSC has pioneered many firsts and are proud to on board this prestigious issuance on the Debt securities market platform.