NDB Bank supports SLIM SME Development Awards

Reaffirming its commitment to the growth and empowerment of Sri Lanka’s vital small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, NDB Bank announced its role as the Official Banking Partner for Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) SME Development Awards (SMEDA) 2024. 

This landmark partnership reflects NDB’s continued dedication to recognising and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and marketing excellence that drives the nation’s SME landscape.

Now in its second consecutive year, the SLIM SME Development Awards is a pioneering initiative under SLIM’s ‘Restart’ platform, which aims to reward and uplift micro, small and medium-sized businesses that have demonstrated exceptional marketing, branding and sales strategies within their industries. 

The awards span across a wide spectrum of categories, including SME Enterprise of the Year and sector-specific accolades representing 14 diverse industries. The awards programme highlights businesses in fields such as IT, digital and online retailing, agriculture and dairy, FMCG, hospitality, exports, B2B, health, nutrition, textiles and more—showcasing the remarkable breadth of Sri Lanka’s SME capabilities.

NDB Bank CEO Kelum Edirisinghe stated, “We believe that the SMEs are the engine of Sri Lanka’s economic progress. Through our partnership with SLIM and our role as the Official Banking Partner for SMEDA 2024, we aim to champion the efforts of the SMEs that are not only innovative and resilient but also endeavour to elevate their businesses to the next level.” 

As one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial institutions, NDB Bank has long been at the forefront of SME development, offering a wide range of banking solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of this dynamic sector. From specialised SME loan schemes to advisory support and export facilitation, NDB continues to act as a true partner in progress for the nation’s enterprising community.

Through strategic collaborations such as SMEDA 2024, NDB Bank reinforces its role not just as a financier but as a champion of Sri Lankan enterprise—celebrating innovation, marketing excellence and the enduring spirit of entrepreneurship.