HNB with Lanka Commercial Trading powers agri-machinery leasing

HNB Trainee Bank Associate Namith Jayalath, Assistant Manager Leasing Viraj De Silva, Product Manager Leasing Mahesh Ratnayake, Vice President Leasing Udara Pathinayake, Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Banking Kanchana Karunagama, LCT Director Kanapathi Saravanan, Head of Operations Ayesh Rathnapala, National Sales Manager Roshan Ratnayake and Accountant Lakshitha Yakupitiya

HNB has announced a strategic partnership with Lanka Commercial Trading (Pvt.) Ltd (LCT) to enhance access to high-quality agricultural machinery through flexible and affordable leasing solutions. 

The official partnership was signed recently at HNB Towers.

This collaboration supports the promotion and financing of leading agricultural brands, including Yanmar and Solis tractors and the Samurai Naca 100 harvesters—helping farmers and agribusinesses across Sri Lanka improve productivity and operational efficiency.

HNB Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Banking Kanchana Karunagama said that the partnership aligns with the bank’s broader goal of enabling inclusive economic growth by strengthening grassroots productivity and innovation in rural Sri Lanka and with this partnership, HNB continues to drive inclusive development through strategic collaborations that empower the essential sectors of the economy.

The agreement enables the customers to access leasing packages with competitive rates, tailored repayment terms and streamlined processing—supported by HNB’s extensive branch network and personalised service.

“Our goal is to help mechanise Sri Lanka’s agriculture industry with best-in-class technology and machinery. Working with a trusted financial partner like HNB enables us to reach more farmers and agri-entrepreneurs, ensuring they have the support they need to scale sustainably,” LCT Director Kanapathi Saravanan added.