This follows the release of the Bank’s nine months’ financial results to the Colombo Stock Exchange, where NDB reported a post-tax profit of LKR 7.5 billion, marking a remarkable 65% year-on-year growth and the highest ever achieved on a normalized standalone basis.
The call, held virtually from the Bank’s Head Office in Colombo 02, was led by the Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kelum Edirisinghe, along with members of the senior management team.
During the session, the CEO presented a comprehensive overview of the Bank’s performance, highlighting robust growth in core profitability, disciplined margin management, and continued improvements in asset quality and liquidity.
The CEO elaborated on the Bank’s steady loan growth, particularly in the SME sector, the expansion of its deposit base, and the enhanced contribution from non-fund-based income streams, which collectively underscored the Bank’s operational strength and resilience.
Furthermore, insights were shared on the Bank’s Strategic Roadmap spanning up to 2030, developed in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). With Sri Lanka’s economy regaining momentum and financial activity picking up, NDB’s solid capital base and strong governance place it in the right position to lead the next phase of growth.
This Strategic Road Map will build on this position to further accelerate business expansion, improve profitability through greater efficiency and productivity, and sharpen NDB’s competitive advantage - creating a more agile, customer-centric institution and unlocking sustainable long-term value for shareholders.
Following the presentation, a Q&A session was held, during which participating analysts and investors had the opportunity to engage directly with the CEO and senior management.
The dialogue covered a range of topics including portfolio diversification, interest rate trends, credit quality management, and the Bank’s future growth outlook.
The event was well attended by representatives from local and foreign investment firms, research analysts, stockbrokers, and fund managers.
It was organised by NDB’s Investor Relations Unit as part of the Bank’s continued efforts to maintain proactive engagement with the investment community.
NDB has been hosting quarterly and annual investor calls since 2014, reflecting its longstanding commitment to transparency, accountability, and stakeholder trust.
Through consistent performance and strategic focus, NDB continues to demonstrate financial stability and resilience, reinforcing its position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading banking institutions dedicated to delivering sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Pictured L to R - Damitha Samaranayake – Vice President, Treasury; Alex Perera - Vice President, Chief Risk Officer; K.V. Vinoj - DCEO; Kelum Edirisinghe - Director/CEO; Sanjaya Perera – Senior Vice President, Personal Banking & Customer Experience; Nadika Ranasinghe - Vice President, Strategy; Azzam A Ahamat - Vice President, Finance.