Industry Analysis

Fitch Affirms ‘A-(lka)’ Rating for National Development Bank with Stable Outlook

  • July 25, 2024

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the ‘A-(lka)’ National Long-Term Rating for Sri Lanka’s National Development Bank Plc (NDB), maintaining a Stable outlook. This decision reflects recent improvements in the operating environment, as indicated by macroeconomic indicators. Fitch anticipates that Sri Lanka’s stabilizing economic conditions will support NDB’s ability to grow and maintain business volumes. However, the

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Economics

Sri Lanka Unveils Rs 13 Billion Aid Package for MSMEs

  • July 19, 2024

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced a Rs 13 billion financial aid package for micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka. This initiative includes both investment and working capital facilities to support MSMEs ahead of local elections. The scheme offers loans at a concessional interest rate of 7% for a period of 10 years, with

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