Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- National Development Bank PLC, released its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, to the Colombo Stock Exchange recently. The results showcase impressive profitability growth backed by sound core banking operational growth as evidenced by net operating income and pre-tax profit expands by 32.3% and 62.1% to reach LKR 28.4 billion and LKR 11.0 billion, respectively (9M-24: LKR 21.5 billion and LKR 6.8 billion).

Net interest income improved by 6.4% to LKR 25.9 billion over 2024. This is noteworthy considering the tapering interest rate environment which prevailed during the period under review. Reflecting the Bank's efforts to diligently maintain its margins, Net Interest Margins broadly stabi...