Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
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National Savings Bank
The People’s Bank achieved its highest-ever profit in 2025, while the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recorded its strongest financial performance in its 87-year history during the same year. The National Savings Bank (NSB) also registered a record pre-tax profit of Rs. 59 billion in 2025, according to the Chairpersons of the respective banks.
These remarks were made during the presentation of the 2025 Annual Reports of the People’s Bank, BOC, and NSB to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday.
People’s Bank Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando, BOC Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa, and NSB Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC, respectively presented the relevant reports to the President on this occasion.
People’s Bank Chairman Prof. Fernando stated that the bank had recorded its highest-ever profit in 2025. He further noted that the profit amounted to Rs. 64.4 billion before tax and Rs. 40 billion after tax.
BOC Chairman de Zoysa stated that the bank had achieved the highest profit in its 87-year history in 2025. He further noted that this amounted to a pre-tax profit of Rs. 120.8 billion, while Rs. 77 billion had been paid to the Government as taxes.
NSB Chairman Dr. Cabral, PC, stated that the bank had recorded its highest-ever pre-tax profit of Rs. 59 billion in 2025. He further noted that the NSB had also contributed Rs. 6 billion in dividends to the Treasury.
The Chairpersons of the banks noted that these achievements were made possible through the implementation of Government policies in a well-planned manner and with a high degree of financial discipline. They also acknowledged the significant contribution and support extended by the staff in attaining these results.
The event was attended by Labour Minister of and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, BOC General Manager/Chief Executive Officer Y.A. Jayathilaka, People’s Bank Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka, as well as senior officials from the Finance Ministry and the respective banks.
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