Harischandra Mills Plc (Sri Lanka)

Harischandra Mills Plc is a company located in Matara, Sri Lanka. It was incorporated under the Companies Ordinance Act in 1953 and debuted on the Colombo Stock Exchange in 1983. The company was founded in 1943 by C. A. Harischandra, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, with the aim of providing quality food products to Sri Lankans. The business initially started with the milling of rice, kurakkan, and chillies, and later expanded to include coconut oil, rubber, paddy, and timber mills. Over the years, Harischandra Mills Plc has introduced a wide range of food products and non-food categories, including kurakkan flour, coffee, spices, soap, noodles, and papadams. The company is known for its philanthropic efforts, including transferring 40% of shares among employees and establishing the Harischandra Mills Provident Fund Association. Today, Harischandra Mills Plc is a well-known household brand in Sri Lanka, offering a diverse selection of products that cater to the needs of all Sri Lankans. Their product range includes instant products for traditional dishes, essential flours, papadams, gingelly rolls, noodles, coffee, and bar soaps. The company continues to fulfill its founder's vision of supplying quality food products and soaps to every Sri Lankan home.