Commercial Bank conferred prestigious Superbrand Status

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Commercial Bank Chief Operating Officer S. Prabagar and Assistant General Manager – Marketing Ashani Senaratne accept the Superbrand Status award on behalf of the bank

More than a century of leadership and the unwavering trust of millions has been powerfully reaffirmed with the conferring of Superbrand Status to the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, cementing its position as the nation’s leading banking brand and elevating it to the pantheon of the world’s most iconic and influential brands while endorsing the sustained progress and enduring value the brand has delivered to customers, shareholders and the economy.

Superbrand Status is a globally respected commendation awarded only to brands that demonstrate exceptional strength, credibility and a powerful emotional connection with consumers. The Bank said the awarding of Superbrand Status recognises myriad aspects of established brand leadership by Commercial Bank of Ceylon – as the most awarded and most respected bank in Sri Lanka, the Best Service Brand, the first to surpass US$ 1 Bn. in market capitalisation, transformative innovation and digital enablement in the sector, strong governance and consistent service.

Commercial Bank Managing Director/CEO Sanath Manatunge said: “This is not simply marketing hype. Commercial Bank is a Superbrand for many reasons, all tangible contributors to enduring leadership shaped by strength, trust, progress, long-term value creation, and reliability. Such recognition is never achieved overnight. It is shaped over decades by doing the right things consistently, honoring commitments, and leading with purpose. Over time, this journey is defined by a set of qualities that have come to represent who we are as a bank.”

Superbrand Status is conferred by Superbrands, the world’s largest independent arbiter of branding, which operates in more than 85 countries and has worked with approximately 40,000 major brands through over 600 publications and national marketing program. Participation in Superbrands is strictly by invitation and is reserved for the most outstanding brands in their respective fields, following a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Only brands that are highly rated by the Superbrands Council, supported by extensive research, are invited to receive this status.

The Superbrands Council comprises respected experts and luminaries drawn from branding, advertising, marketing, design, product management, public relations and business. Their collective judgement ensures that Superbrand Status is reserved only for brands that meet the highest global benchmarks of excellence.

For Commercial Bank of Ceylon, the conferment of Superbrand Status marks a significant milestone in the evolution of its corporate brand, affirming its place among the strongest and most valuable brands in the world and reinforcing the trust it has earned across all stakeholder groups.

The Commercial Bank Group ended the third quarter of 2025 in an exceptionally strong position with assets of Rs. 3.23 trillion, deposits of Rs. 2.59 trillion, a loan book of Rs. 1.9 trillion, pre-tax profit of Rs. 73.35 billion, and net profit of Rs. 48.02 billion. The Bank was ranked the country’s biggest lender to the SME sector for the fifth consecutive year by the Ministry of Finance in 2025.