Finance

NSB Reports Rs. 15 Billion PBT for 1H 2024, Surpassing Previous Year’s PAT

The National Savings Bank (NSB) has reported an impressive profit-before-tax (PBT) of Rs. 15 billion for the first half of 2024, surpassing the previous year’s profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs. 7.21 billion for the same period. NSB Chairperson Dr. Harsha Cabral commented on the strong financial performance, stating, “Our profitability in the first six months reflects

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Finance

Sampath Bank Reports 45% Increase in PAT for 1H 2024

Sampath Bank announced a significant financial performance for the first half of 2024, with a 45% increase in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 11.1 billion, up from Rs. 7.7 billion in the same period last year. The profit before tax (PBT) also saw a notable rise, reaching Rs. 18.5 billion, a 40% increase compared

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Finance

Seylan Bank Profits Soar 50% in June Due to Lower Loan Loss Provisions

Seylan Bank PLC reported a significant profit increase for the quarter ending June, driven primarily by a reduction in loan loss provisions. The bank’s net profit soared by nearly 50%, reaching Rs. 2.21 billion, or Rs. 3.48 per share, up from Rs. 1.48 billion, or Rs. 2.32 per share, in the same period last year.

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Industry Analysis

SDF Achieves Record Profits in FY 23/24

Sarvodaya Development Finance (SDF) has reported its highest-ever profits for the financial year 2023/24, driven by significant growth in key financial metrics: SDF’s Total Assets grew by 27.7%, surpassing the industry average of 7.7%, while the Lending Portfolio increased by 29.5% against the industry average of 4.5%. Deposits rose by 21%, outpacing the industry’s 8.8%.

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