COLOMBO, March 15, 2026 — As part of the much-anticipated India Week 2026, the CEO Forum is set to bring together some of the region’s most influential business leaders today at the iconic Cinnamon Life Celestine Ballroom, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Themed “Strategic Partnerships for Growth,” the high-profile forum forms a centrepiece of India Week 2026 — a week-long celebration of the enduring India–Sri Lanka relationship, organised by the Indian Alliance and the Indian CEO Forum (ICF), in association with the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka.
A Platform for Visionary Leadership
The forum promises to be a dynamic exchange of ideas, strategies, and insights, drawing top-tier executives from industries spanning healthcare, finance, technology, and banking.
Veteran business leader and President of the Indian CEO Forum, Kishore D Reddy — also Managing Director of Platinum Investments — will take the helm as moderator, steering conversations that are expected to shape the future of cross-border business collaboration.
Distinguished Panelists
The forum features a stellar lineup of panelists representing some of the most prominent organisations operating across South Asia:
- Sabrina Esufally, Managing Director, HEMAS Health Care
- Muffadal Choonia, Managing Director, Mahindra Ideal Finance
- Munish Kanwar, CEO, CWIT – Adani
- Anita Sountumyra, Country Head, State Bank of India
Together, the panelists bring decades of leadership experience across multinational conglomerates and financial institutions, and are expected to address key themes including investment opportunities, cross-border growth strategies, and the evolving India–Sri Lanka economic corridor.
India Week 2026: Celebrating the Spirit of India in Colombo
The CEO Forum is one of several flagship events within India Week 2026, which runs from March 11 to 18. The broader programme includes a Film Festival, Fashion Week, Investor Forum, Restaurant Experience, Bollywood Night, and an Indian High Tea Experience — all designed to celebrate Indian culture and strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
Presenting sponsor Home Lands, under its motto of Trust, Innovation and Excellence, has backed the event alongside institutional support from the Indian CEO Forum and the Indian Alliance.
The venue, Cinnamon Life — South Asia’s only integrated resort and a USD 1.2 billion landmark development in the heart of Colombo — provides a fitting backdrop for an event of this scale and prestige.
Looking Ahead
With trade, technology, and investment increasingly intertwining the economies of India and Sri Lanka, forums like these serve as vital bridges for dialogue and collaboration. Business leaders, diplomats, and industry observers will be watching closely as today’s discussions could lay the groundwork for meaningful partnerships in the months and years ahead.
The India Week 2026 CEO Forum is open to registered delegates and industry professionals.
