NSB pays Rs. 6 b dividend to Treasury

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Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma (left) receiving the Rs. 6 billion dividend notice from NSB Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC. From left: Department of Public Enterprises Director Susantha Ranasinghe, Department of National Budget Director General Jude Nilukshan, NSB General Manager/CEO Shashi Kandambi and Chief Financial Officer Ajith Akmeemana

The National Savings Bank (NSB) has approved a dividend of Rs. 6 billion to its sole shareholder, the General Treasury, following robust financial results.

The bank posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 28.5 billion in 2024 and Rs. 25.5 billion during the first half of 2025, reflecting what officials described as operational excellence and strong governance.

This performance has enabled NSB to deliver one of the largest State bank contributions to Government coffers this year.

The official dividend notice was handed over to Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma at the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry.

The event was attended by Department of National Budget Director General Jude Nilukshan, NSB Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC, General Manager/CEO Shashi Kandambi, Chief Financial Officer Ajith Akmeemana, and Department of Public Enterprises Director Susantha Ranasinghe.