National Savings Bank hands over Rs.6bn dividend to Treasury

The board of directors of National Savings Bank (NSB), the premier state-owned savings banks in the country, has approved a dividend of Rs.6 billion to the General Treasury, its sole shareholder.

NSB has reported exceptional results, with a profit before tax of Rs.28.5 billion for the year 2024 and Rs.25.5 billion for the first half of the year 2025, underscoring its operational excellence and sound governance practices, enabling the bank to make this substantial contribution.

The official notice of this contribution was handed over to Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma recently, at the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry. National Budget Department Director General Jude Nilukshan, NSB Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC, General Manager/CEO Shashi Kandambi and Chief Financial Officer Ajith Akmeemana participated in the event.