HNB powers agri-machinery leasing with Lanka Commercial Trading collaboration

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From left: HNB Trainee Bank Associate Namith Jayalath, Assistant Manager – Leasing Viraj De Silva, Product Manager – Leasing Mahesh Ratnayake, Vice President – Leasing Udara Pathinayake, Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Banking Kanchana Karunagama, LCT – Director Kanapathi Saravanan, Head of Operations Ayesh Rathnapala, National Sales Manager Roshan Ratnayake and Accountant Lakshitha Yakupitiya

HNB has announced a strategic partnership with Lanka Commercial Trading Ltd., (LCT) to enhance access to high-quality agricultural machinery through flexible and affordable leasing solutions. The official partnership was signed on 8 April, at HNB Towers.

This collaboration supports the promotion and financing of leading agricultural brands, including Yanmar and Solis tractors and the Samurai Naca 100 harvesters—helping farmers and agribusinesses across Sri Lanka improve productivity and operational efficiency. Commenting on the partnership, HNB Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Banking Kanchana Karunagama, said that the partnership aligns with the bank’s broader goal of enabling inclusive economic growth by strengthening grassroots productivity and innovation in rural Sri Lanka and with this partnership, HNB continues to drive inclusive development through strategic collaborations that empower essential sectors of the economy.

The agreement enables customers to access leasing packages with competitive rates, tailored repayment terms, and streamlined processing—supported by HNB’s extensive branch network and personalised service.

“Our goal is to help mechanise Sri Lanka’s agriculture industry with best-in-class technology and machinery. Working with a trusted financial partner like HNB enables us to reach more farmers and agri-entrepreneurs, ensuring they have the support they need to scale sustainably,” Lanka Commercial Trading Director Kanapathi Saravanan added.

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