Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
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NDB Senior Vice President - Personal Banking & Customer Experience Sanjaya Perera accepting the award from KCC Senior Manager Transport and Housekeeping
Sisira Hettiarachchi
NDB Bank reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s SME and MSME sectors by participating in the ‘Revive Sri Lanka - Rising Stronger’ initiative, held on 20 December at Kandy City Centre. Organised by Kandy City Centre under the guidance of its Chairman, Thusitha Wijayasena, the program brought together over 800 participants, including entrepreneurs, business owners, and key stakeholders, united by a shared purpose of restoring livelihoods and rebuilding confidence among enterprises affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwa.
‘Revive Sri Lanka’ served as a platform to engage directly with entrepreneurs, understand their immediate challenges, and reaffirm institutional support during a critical phase of recovery. The program reinforced the importance of public-private collaboration in strengthening the backbone of the economy and enabling businesses to rise stronger from adversity.
The initiative was graced by the presence of Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, as the Chief Guest, alongside the Central Province Chief Secretary G.H.M.A. Premasinghe. The event reflected a strong spirit of collaboration, with the collective participation of leading financial institutions including Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank, People’s Bank, Sampath Bank, NDB Bank, DFCC Bank, and HNB Bank, underscoring the banking sector’s unified support for national economic recovery.
NDB Bank Senior Vice President – Personal Banking and Customer Experience Sanjaya Perera, highlighted the bank’s long-standing focus on SME and MSME empowerment. He said: “At NDB, we firmly believe that the resilience of our nation is built on the strength of its entrepreneurs. Supporting SMEs and MSMEs during times of disruption is not just a responsibility, but a commitment we take seriously. ‘Revive Sri Lanka’ reflects the collective effort required to restore confidence, rebuild livelihoods, and enable businesses to move forward with renewed optimism.”
NDB Bank’s involvement in ‘Revive Sri Lanka - Rising Stronger’ aligns with its broader mission to support inclusive economic growth, particularly within the SME and MSME segments that play a vital role in employment generation and regional development. Through continued engagement, tailored financial solutions, and advisory support, the bank remains dedicated to standing alongside Sri Lankan businesses as they navigate challenges and pursue sustainable growth.
