DFCC Aloka champions women entrepreneurs

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presents SAARC Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 award to Worldlink Shipping Colombo (Pvt.) Ltd Founder and Managing Director Vera Wickramasinghe, who was also recognised as Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, in the presence of DFCC Bank Director and Chief Executive Officer Thimal Perera, DFCC Bank Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shamindra Marcelline and Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce officials 

• Official Banking Partner and Diamond Sponsor of WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards 2025

DFCC Bank, through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, continued its long-standing support for women-led entrepreneurship by partnering with the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) as Diamond Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of Prathibhabhisheka - Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, held at Hilton Colombo.

This marks the fourth consecutive year that DFCC Aloka has supported the Prathibhabhisheka Awards, a flagship platform that recognises women entrepreneurs whose businesses are contributing to innovation, employment and inclusive economic growth across Sri Lanka and the wider SAARC region.

Organised by the WCIC, the awards honour women-led enterprises that demonstrate resilience, leadership and measurable business impact. By highlighting these achievements, the initiative plays an important role in encouraging more women to enter entrepreneurship and in strengthening the country’s broader enterprise ecosystem.

As Official Banking Partner, DFCC Bank reinforced its commitment to women’s economic participation through DFCC Aloka, a dedicated banking proposition designed around the realities of women entrepreneurs. DFCC Aloka combines tailored financial solutions with accessibility, advisory support and long-term partnership, enabling women-led businesses to start, sustain and scale with confidence.

DFCC Bank Director and Chief Executive Officer Thimal Perera said, “DFCC Aloka was created with a clear purpose - to remove barriers and create practical pathways for women entrepreneurs to grow sustainable businesses. Our continued partnership with the WCIC and Prathibhabhisheka Awards reflects our commitment to supporting women whose enterprises contribute meaningfully to economic progress through leadership, innovation and resilience.”

WCIC Chairperson Gayani De Alwis added, “The Prathibhabhisheka Awards recognise women who build impactful businesses while navigating structural and social challenges. Our partnership with DFCC Aloka strengthens this platform by ensuring that recognition is matched with access to financial solutions that reflect the ambitions and realities of women entrepreneurs.”