M.D.Gunasena & Company Ltd. has been synonymous with education throughout its illustrious 97 year history. As a publisher, printer and a bookseller to the nation, since its inception in 1913 it has sought to widen the boundaries of knowledge and education.

The LOLC group entered the area of Islamic Finance as a part of the company's product development initiatives. LOLC being the first leasing company in Sri Lanka was used to mainly dealing in the area of auto finance in the form of Hire purchase, Leasing and Loans etc. whilst also boasting of a large customer base. Towards the mid 90s the company experienced a rapid decline in their Muslim customers, due to the fact that leasing was perceived as an interest based product.