Desha Shakthi ( Pvt) Ltd founder have been in business for over 45 years in Sri Lanka and in USA.

He was pioneer in introducing Gem cutting in Sri Lanka in 1977 using machines. The Gem cutting by machine industry was born with that and now about 4000 to 5000 machine gem cutters are in Sri Lanka making a living from this trade.

Also same time the founder started garments operation using 30 machines mostly paddling units and few motor driven Juki Units. As at 1977 The Machine imports was not allowed. The operation that was started today employs over 14,000 works in Sri Lanka although he is not involved in the operation in Sri Lanka from 1987 as he left for USA for USA operation. USA Garment operation was involved in importing sales of Garments in USA from Bangladesh and also raw material supplies from China using his own branches. Still it is going on.

In Sri Lanka new venture have started Importing and distributing Branded Engine oil   and also later production of engine oil and Grease in Sri Lanka under the license of Prista Ltd.