People\u2019s Micro \u2013 commerce Ltd. (PML) has been awarded the Gold Award in the Microfinance Sector at the prestigious Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026 (BMPC Awards), organized by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
Held for the fifth consecutive year, the BMPC Awards recognize outstanding public and private sector organizations for excellence in management practices. The awards evaluate performance across critical dimensions such as leadership, strategy, people management, partnerships and resources, processes and performance outcomes providing a structured framework for organizations to benchmark and continuously improve.<\/p>\n
PML\u2019s recognition comes on the back of a year of exceptional growth and transformation. The company expanded its portfolio growth of over 225%, positioning PML as one of the largest microfinance entities in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
Importantly, this rapid expansion has been achieved alongside a strong commitment to best-in-class management practices. The award acknowledges PML\u2019s focus on embedding core microfinance principles such as customer protection, responsible lending, financial inclusion, ethical recovery practices, transparency and client centric product design ensuring sustainable and socially responsible growth.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the achievement, Chairman Mr.Dulinda Perera stated:
\n\u201cThis recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to building a resilient, responsible and scalable microfinance institution. While our growth has been rapid, our focus has always remained on governance, customer trust and long term value creation. We see this award not as a milestone, but as a responsibility to continue setting higher benchmarks in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Further reiterating the same, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Wasantha Gunawardana added:
\n\u201cOur success is driven by disciplined execution, strong field-level engagement and a deep understanding of our customer base. We have invested significantly in processes, people and technology to ensure that growth is both sustainable and aligned with best management practices.\u201d<\/p>\n
With this achievement, the award further reflects PML\u2019s continued commitment to driving excellence and sustainable growth in the microfinance sector, while making a meaningful contribution to society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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