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HNB records robust growth, reinforcing commitment to national economic progress

Business Today Sri Lanka

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September 2025

HNB maintained its growth in the first half of 2025, with Group Profit After Tax (PAT) increasing by 42.5 percent to 23.16 billion rupees, and Bank PAT rising 37.9 percent to 21.19 billion rupees.

HNB records robust growth, reinforcing commitment to national economic progress

Despite pressure on interest margins, Net Interest Income remained stable at 45.6 billion rupees. A 11.3 percent YoY decline in interest income due to lower rates was balanced by an 18.7 percent YoY drop in interest expenses, thanks to strategic efforts to enhance the CASA base.

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SLT Group delivers strong H1 2025 performance with substantial profit growth

The SLT Group reported strong financial performance for the second quarter and first half of 2025, demonstrating continued momentum through significant improvements in profitability and cost management strategies.

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2 mins

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

Piyadasa Kandambi's Fourth Translation unveils Joseph Conrad's 'The Secret Agent'

Piyadasa Kandambi, a veteran lawyer and translator, has released his Sinhala translation of Joseph Conrad's 'The Secret Agent,' titled 'Charapurusha Kathawak' (A Spy Story).

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1 min

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

Strong Capital, Stronger Purpose: DFCC Bank reports solid H1 growth

DFCC Bank reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of 7,910 million rupees and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of 5,555 million rupees from continuing operations, up from 7,237 million rupees and 4,654 million rupees last year.

time to read

2 mins

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

Pan Asia Bank posts strong performance with Profit After Tax of over 2.1 billion rupees for H1 2025

Pan Asia Banking Corporation reported an impressive financial performance for H1 2025 amidst diverse challenges emerging from the gradually reviving but challenging macro-economic environment.

time to read

2 mins

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

When AI Joins the Boardroom: The Strategic Rise of GPT-5

At 7.58am, Angela Ruiz, CEO of a multinational logistics company, sat down in her boardroom.

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4 mins

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

Redefining Internal Audit and Strengthening AML Compliance

As Sri Lanka prepares for its upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) review, the country's ability to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices will have a direct bearing on its financial credibility and investor outlook.

time to read

2 mins

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

The Overseas School of Colombo – A Global Learning Community Nurturing Future-Ready Leaders

Nel Capadona is the new Head of School at The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC).

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7 mins

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

NSB records the highest ever Group Profit Before Tax of 25.5 billion rupees in H1 2025

National Savings Bank Group (NSB) reported strong results for the first half of 2025, with a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of 25.5 billion rupees, demonstrating operational resilience.

time to read

2 mins

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

Ajit Doval: The Spy who Shaped India's Security and its Business Future

What does a spy disguised as a beggar in the 1980s have to do with India's USD five trillion economy? Ajit Doval's career reminds us that security and strategy remain the invisible backbone of growth.

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5 mins

September 2025

Business Today Sri Lanka

Business Today Sri Lanka

NDB reports an institutional all-time high PAT of 4.2 billion rupees for H1 2025

National Development Bank announced the results for six-months ended June 30, 2025, reporting a total operating income and pretax profit of 22.3 billion rupees and 8.6 billion rupees respectively.

time to read

2 mins

September 2025

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