NDB opens branch in Elpitiya
NDB opened its latest branch in Elpitiya in a bid to support the
economic and livelihood development in the area. With this opening, NDB
branch network has now grown to Seventy Two (72), signaling a steady
continuation of the Bank's aggressive expansion strategy.
Chairman NDB, Hemaka Amarasuriya opening the branch |
Elpitiya, now easily accessible via the Southern Expressway, is well
known for its finest production of Cinnamon and Low Grown Tea. Tea,
Rubber, Cinnamon and Rice are amongst the thriving produce in the area.
There are more than a dozen tea factories and one Rubber factory in the
region along with a number of small plantations giving life to the
growing economy of the town. Elpitiya, which is which has a rich
heritage ofthe plantation industry, has gradually developed to its
current stage; becoming one of the most promising towns in the district
displaying fast expansion and great potential to contribute to the
economic development of Sri Lanka.
With the opening of its latest branch, NDB opened its doors to the
aspiring entrepreneurs and businessmen in Elpitiya to benefit from the
many customized SME financing facilities and advisory services. With its
expertise and knowledge in SME financing, the Bank offers a range of SME
Banking solutions; including short term working capital loans, supplier
and distributor finance and long term funding which will be beneficial
to the farmers, small and medium tea cultivators and estate owners as
well as traders, distributors and other proprietors in the area.
With its new branch in Elpitiya, NDB will also focus on developing
the micro entrepreneurs and cottage industrialists in the region through
its livelihood development scheme 'DiviAruna'; which promotes financial
inclusion for the smaller enterprises in a bid to develop and upgrade
them towards the SME sector.
The branch located at Ambalangoda road Elpitiyawill be open Monday to
Friday from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm offering the convenience of extended
banking hours to the residents and businessmen of the area.
NDB is one of the fastest growing banks in the country with NDB Group
having regional operations in Maldives and Bangladesh. The Bank offers a
wide range of commercial banking services through its growing
island-wide branch network, catering to an increasing customer base from
all walks of life.
Through the combined synergies of the diverse constituents of the NDB
Group, its customers have access to a full range of banking and
financial services; including project finance, corporate banking, SME
lending, retail banking, investment banking, stock brokering, wealth
management and insurance solutions making NDB a truly Universal Bank. |