In 1984, Daya Group (Pvt) Ltd commenced operations, starting out initially as a construction company. Over the years, it has expanded into one of Sri Lanka’s pre-eminent privately owned conglomerates, continuing to grow through strategic investments. While having a strong emphasis on quality and performance, our company strives to achieve excellence in customer satisfaction.
Timeline of Our History
The birth of Daya Group
In 1984, Daya Group (Pvt) Ltd commenced operations, starting out initially as a construction company
The Road to Success
Daya quickly made quantum progress with his construction company, Daya Construction (Private) Limited. It was the first local contractor ever to lead World Bank funded road sector development project for the Ampara – Mahaoya Road
Daya apparel
Daya soon submerged himself in the business arena and in 1992, he entered into the garment manufacturing industry. Daya Apparel Export (Private) Limited now has well-established 07 factories in Ampara and Sevanagala providing employment to over 4,000 people.
Growth
In 2002, Daya Group purchased Sevanagala Sugar Industries Limited which was running at an operational loss of over Rs. 150 million annual. Within a short span of 2 years, the management team transformed the business, improving its capacity by 300%.
Daya Aviation
The investment in a six seater aircraft catapulted the start of Daya Aviation (Private) Limited. In 2008, Daya Aviation managed to purchase a 19 seater aircraft, which currently operates in the USA.
Board of Directors
CEO
Daya Gamage
CEO
Anoma Gamage
Achievements
Daya Group has achieved monumental success and has received over 30 awards including:
Entrepreneur of the Year 1995
Silver Award – North Eastern Province Industry Large Category – FCCISL
FCCISL Entrepreneur of the Year 1996
Silver Award for North Eastern Province Industry – Large Category
Entrepreneur of the Year 1996
Silver Award – North Eastern Province Industry Large Category – FCCISL
FCCISL Entrepreneur of the Year 1997
Eastern Province Industry Sector Extra Large Category- Eastern Province, Gold Award Winner
FCCISL The Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year 1997
National Award Winner
The Outstanding Young Persons Award (TOYP) 1997
Awarded to Mr. Daya D.K. Gamage Entrepreneurial Accomplishment organized by the Junior Chamber of Sri Lanka
Most outstanding Entrepreneur of the year 1997
Gold Award- North Eastern Province Industry Large Category – FCCISL
Most Outstanding Young Persons Award (TOYPS)1997
National Award – Junior Chamber Of Sri Lanka
National Productivity Merit Award 1997
NIBM Large Category
Top award for entrepreneurial accomplishment in 1997
The Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the year 1996
National Award Winner
NCE Export Award 1998
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka
Third Place in National Chamber of Exporters Award
Large Category year 1998
Best Exporter 2003 Silver Award
National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka
Best Woman Exporter Gold Award 2003
National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka
International Crown Quality Award 2004
The 16th International Quality Crown Award by Business Initiative London (BID)
Gold award for Business Excellence 2004
Sri Lanka United National Friendship Association Organization
Best Woman Exporter 2004 –Gold Award
National Chamber of Exporter of Sri Lanka
Best Exporter 2004 – Gold Award
National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE)
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 Silver Award
Women’s Chamber of Industries and Commerce
International Star for Quality Award Geneva 2006
Overall Winner Bronze Award 2006
National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
Large Sector Winner Award 2006
National Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka
Best Export Processing Winner Award 2006
National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
Best Realized Growth Winner Award 2006
National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka