National Savings Bank begins 2025 on a high note

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National Savings Bank (NSB) ceremonially commenced the first working day of the New Year, 2025, at the head office premises of the bank, at Kollupitiya, on1 January, in the morning hours.

The proceedings of the event began with the chanting of Pirith and Anushasana by the Venerable members of Maha Sangarathne, which was followed by the invoking of blessings by the clergies of the Christian, Hindu, and Islamic religions. The occasion was graced by Chairman Harsha Cabaral PC, and General Manager/CEO Shashi Kandambi. Senior Deputy General Manager K. Ravindran, Deputy General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Senior Management, and staff of the head office were also present at the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the Chairperson of the Bank, Dr. Harsha Cabaral PC, stated that even though the year 2024 was a year full of challenges, the bank was able to achieve its targets successfully in many ways. The Chairperson also extended his appreciation to the staff for their tireless efforts in 2024 and emphasised the need of focusing more on customer relations in 2025 to achieve successful outcomes more effectively. Dr. Harsha Cabral also emphasised the importance of collective effort of the staff for the betterment of the bank and the country in the future.

NSB GM/CEO Shashi Kandambi highlighted 2024 as a remarkably successful year for the bank. This success went beyond achieving the highest profit in the bank’s history, encompassing substantial advancements in many other areas. She expressed that these positive trends will persist and be further strengthened in the coming year.

The staff of the bank commenced work for the New Year by giving the Clean Sri Lanka oath to serve the public with the commitment to coexistence, modernity, and cultural life.

NSB wishes its valued customers, other stakeholders, and all Sri Lankans a prosperous New Year 2025.