Srilanka, May 16 -- Nations Trust Bank PLC saw some solid growth in new loans in the three months through March 2025, reflecting both the bank's desire for lending as well as the new found appetite for fresh borrowings from the businesses and the individuals for money as the economy is forging ahead.

The bank saw its gross loans and advances book by Rs.31.52 billion or 10.2 percent in the three months to Rs. 340.38 billion.

The growth appears to have come from a broad set of segments.

"The bank's performance for the three months ending March 31, 2025 showcases our continued growth and expansion across diverse customer segments", said the bank's Chief Executive Officer, Hemantha Gunetilleke.

" Our solid capital position, strong liquid...