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 20th December at Kandy City Centre. Organised by Kandy City Centre under the guidance of its Chairman, Mr. Thusitha Wijayasena, the programme 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 DITWA cyclone.

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 programme 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 the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, as the Chief Guest, alongside the Chief Secretary of the Central Province, Mr. 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.

Representing NDB Bank at the event, Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President – Personal Banking and Customer Experience, highlighted the Bank’s long-standing focus on SME and MSME empowerment. Commenting on the initiative, he stated, “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 participation at 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.

As Sri Lanka continues its journey of recovery, NDB Bank remains committed to partnering with communities, institutions, and enterprises to create lasting impact and contribute meaningfully to national resilience and progress.

NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka's Best Digital Bank for SMEs at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 and was awarded awards Domestic Retail Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka and Islamic Banking Initiative of the Year – Sri Lanka at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.

Photo caption: Sanjaya Perera - Senior Vice President, Personal Banking & Customer Experience, NDB accepting the award from Sisira Hettiarachchi - Senior Manager, Transport and Housekeeping, KCC