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Ceylon Steel Corporation

Logo: w:Ceylon Steel Corporation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Ceylon Steel Corporation is one of the three industrial projects along with Ceylon Tyre Corporation and Ceylon Sugar Corporation, which were established in Sri Lanka by the support of Soviet Union during the Cold War era. After winning the 1960 parliamentary election, Sirimavo Bandaranayake continued with the pro-socialist vision of her late husband and further strengthen Sri Lanka's relations with socialist countries.2 It was founded by Sirimavo Bandaranaike.1 It is headquartered in Colombo.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Ceylon Steel Corporation is one of the three industrial projects along with Ceylon Tyre Corporation and Ceylon Sugar Corporation, which were established in Sri Lanka by the support of Soviet Union during the Cold War era. After winning the 1960 parliamentary election, Sirimavo Bandaranayake continued with the pro-socialist vision of her late husband and further strengthen Sri Lanka's relations with socialist countries.2

The story

Founded by Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1962.1

Leadership

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Timeline

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