Srilanka, Nov. 23 -- National Savings Bank (NSB) Group has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 34.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, marking a 30 percent increase compared to the previous year.

The state-owned lender also saw its profit after tax (PAT) surge by 32 percent to Rs. 21.2 billion during the same period.

Despite a slight moderation in total income attributed to lower market rates, the bank strengthened its core profitability through active liability management. A 15.8 percent reduction in interest expenses facilitated a 16.8 percent increase in Net Interest Income (NII), which reached Rs. 64.4 billion. Consequently, the Net Interest Margin improved to 4.71 percent. The bank further reported a 26.3 p...