A family group of businesses

Serving our region since 1978.

Six businesses serving Kandy, Mahiyangana, Monaragala and Ampara, all rooted in Theldeniya.

  • 45+Years in business
  • 6Business lines
  • 8Supermarkets
  • 24Distribution points
  • 6,500+Products on our shelves

From a single tea shop to six businesses serving everyday life from Kandy to Ampara.

Lions Group started in 1978 in Theldeniya. Step by step it added a retail store, transport, FMCG distribution, a bakery, fuel stations, a supermarket chain and a restaurant.

Each business meets an everyday need, and each one makes the others stronger.

  • Kandy
  • Mahiyangana
  • Monaragala
  • Ampara

Six businesses, one group

From the shelf to the trucks that stock it, our businesses work together.

24distribution points
Since 1992

Singhe Agencies

FMCG distribution for leading Sri Lankan and international brands.

See our brands
Since 2004

Lions Bakery

Bread and pastries baked fresh every day.

Since 2007

Fuel stations

Three filling stations serving the region.

Since 1991

Transport

Passenger buses, and the fleet that keeps the group’s goods moving.

Restaurant

Lions Kitchen

Freshly cooked meals to enjoy with us or take away.

Brands we distribute

Singhe Agencies brings these trusted names to shops across our region.

Our history

From a tea shop to a group of companies

  1. 1978

    The beginning

    A small tea shop opens in Theldeniya.

  2. 1983

    Singhe Stores

    The tea shop becomes a busy retail store in the heart of town.

  3. 1991

    Transport

    Lions buses take to the road.

  4. 1992

    Singhe Agencies

    Distribution rights for leading FMCG brands.

  5. 1996

    Growing partners

    Ceylon Biscuits joins, and the network grows to 24 distribution points.

  6. 2004

    Lions Bakery

    A bakery and a chain of seven pastry shops.

  7. 2007

    Fuel

    Three filling stations join the group.

  8. Today

    Lions Super

    Eight supermarkets bring the group’s strengths together.

Our vision

To be a great service provider and a symbol of Sri Lankan excellence.

For our customersGive every customer a reason to return, with a different kind of experience.

For our peopleDevelop our team with the training they need, so they grow with us.

Contact

Visit or call our head office