The inception of National Development Bank PLC dates back to 1979 with inaugurating purposes of promoting industrial, agricul ... tural, commercial and other developments of the economy of Sri Lanka with a focus to the development of the rural sector. Since then, the Bank has been a catalyst in the development of the nation, strengthening and empowering a host of entrepreneurships and corporates who have prospered and flourished with the Bank’s relationship. During its journey, the Bank has made considerable strides in the Sri Lankan banking and finance sector, evolving itself to become the fully-fledged commercial bank today, keeping abreast with the developing market and competitive stances while also embracing the digital future. Within the short span of 10 plus years since converting into a commercial bank, NDB has rapidly increased its presence up to 113 branches, with around 50% of the additions taking place within the last seven years. The Bank’s national long-term rating issued by Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited was affirmed at A+(lka). NDB was crowned as the “Best Digital Bank 2021” at the Asia money Best Bank Awards for Sri Lanka. NDB was also crowned as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank 2021 by the prestigious Global Finance Magazine of USA, fresh on the heels of being recognized as The Bank of the Year Sri Lanka, by The Banker Magazine UK. NDB Bank is the 4th largest listed bank in Sri Lanka and the parent company of the NDB Group. The only financial services conglomerate in Sri Lanka, NDB Group is uniquely positioned towards assisting the growth and development of the Sri Lankan capital market to provide its customers seamless access to the product and service offerings of all its group companies. read more