CBA celebrates legacy of a leader in technology in Sri Lanka

Ceylon Business Appliances (CBA) celebrates 55 years of standing tall as a leader in technology in Sri Lanka.

In 1970, CBA began in a modest room with just three individuals and a dream. Founded by the visionary late Chairman, Charles Singhyar, it was passion—not capital—that laid our foundation. With courage in his heart and trust in his people, he set out to introduce the unseen from the world to Sri Lanka.

Today, that small room has grown into a company of 300 plus passionate professionals—a thriving CBA family tree rooted in trust, loyalty, and shared purpose. 

“We didn’t just survive,” says Sardha Fernando, Managing Director. “We stood by our communities when it mattered most. Our focus has never been just chasing numbers—it’s been about standing for our values, ethics, and responsibility to society. That’s what defines our growth.”

The deep culture of integrity is the reason people stay with us—not just clients, but employees too. No one tells the CBA story better than those who lived it. “I’ve been at CBA for over 30 years,” shares Tyrone Perera, Senior Technical Specialist. 

From its beginnings serving banks and trading companies, CBA has grown into a technological leader with a clear mission to bring world-class innovation to Sri Lanka.  It has stepped beyond our comfort zones into high-security printing, advanced fintech, and cutting-edge banking technologies. Over the past decade, the company has embraced startup ecosystems in EduTech, HealthTech, and Digital Enterprise Solutions, fueling the next generation of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs. 

Along the way, CBA pioneered the nation’s first cashless vending solution, powered payment systems for 60,000 plus merchants, delivered fintech solutions for banks, introduced state-of-the-art kiosks and smart boards, launched mini PCs and laptops, created the first virtual debit and credit card solutions, and developed e-ticketing systems for public transportation

“We’re not just building a company—we’re building a movement,” says Ruwath Fernando, Director & CEO. “CBA is expanding across borders to become a truly multinational brand. But we’ll never forget our roots. Our priority will always be to uplift our motherland and its people in every way we can.”