NDB Bank continued its ongoing commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s export sector by hosting yet another successful Exporter’s Forum on the 4th of April 2025. Held in the heart of the Northwestern region, Kurunegala, the event brought together a distinguished audience of exporters and key stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions centred around exporter development and the strategic role of NDB’s Business Banking services in accelerating growth.
The forum served as a vital knowledge-sharing platform, focused on unlocking the potential of local entrepreneurs and SMEs with export aspirations. NDB’s leadership team presented tailored financial solutions, advisory services, and capacity-building support that are essential to helping Sri Lankan exporters thrive in an evolving global marketplace.
The event commenced with a welcome and programme introduction by Mr. Indika Ranaweera, Vice President – SME, Middle Markets and Business Banking at NDB, who outlined the Bank’s long-standing efforts in facilitating the growth of Sri Lanka’s exporter base. His remarks set a tone for the forum, emphasizing NDB’s strategic focus on supporting business banking clients in transitioning into internationally competitive exporters.
Gracing the occasion as the guest speaker was Ms. Manoja Dissanayake, Director – Industrial Products, who provided valuable perspectives on Sri Lanka’s industrial capabilities and how local enterprises can align their offerings to global demand trends. Her address highlighted the importance of resilience, product innovation, and institutional support to boost the country’s industrial export capacity.
A thought-provoking panel discussion followed, delving into critical topics related to trade finance, treasury management, transaction banking, and export facilitation. The panel featured NDB’s senior leadership, including Mr. Indika Ranaweera, Vice President – SME, Middle Markets and Business Banking, Mr. Damitha Samaranayake, Vice President – Treasury, and Mr. Thilanke S. Weerasinghe, Assistant Vice President – Transaction Banking & Trade Operations. Joining them was Mr. D.M.P. Dissanayake, Acting Director – Regional Development of the Export Development Board (EDB), bringing a national policy perspective to the discussion. The session was expertly moderated by Mr. Nilendra Vithanage, Chief Manager / Zonal Head of Business Banking at NDB.
The discussion offered participants actionable insights into navigating the export journey—from initial market entry to managing international transactions and exchange risks and scaling globally with the support of NDB’s full spectrum of business banking solutions.
Through this forum, NDB Bank once again reaffirmed its dedication to empowering Sri Lankan exporters—not just with robust financial instruments but with a broader ecosystem of knowledge, guidance, and strategic partnership. As the country moves forward on its export-led growth trajectory, NDB remains a committed enabler of opportunity, resilience, and long-term success for its clients.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporates at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.
