Commercial Bank Leads Sri Lanka’s SME Sector Recovery 📈

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its position as the primary financier for the SME sector, driving national economic recovery through consistent lending and digital innovation. • Overall Lending & Market Share Disbursed Rs. 330.95 Bn to the SME sector in 2024. Accounts for 30.4% of the total industry disbursement from 16 commercial and specialized banks. Maintained status as the largest lender to the SME sector for five consecutive years (2020–2024), with 2025 growth showing similar leadership (provisional data). • Innovation & Digital Ecosystem Launched the Commercial Bank LEAP GlobalLinker platform, onboarding over 14,000 SMEs and connecting them to a network of 400,000 members across 152 countries. Introduced Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered SME Credit Underwriting Solution for faster, hyper-personalized loan approvals. • Sector-Specific Highlights & Inclusivity Women-owned SMEs: Portfolio grew by 22% in 2025 through targeted support. Agriculture & Microfinance: Operates 67 specialized units and 3 'Bank on Wheels' to serve unbanked rural entrepreneurs. Sustainability: Incentivizing green initiatives through the 'Diribala Green Development Loan' for solar installations and eco-friendly practices. • Strategic Priorities for 2026 Focusing on Supply Chain Financing, import substitution, and export-led growth. Expanding the Dirishakthi Value Chain Development Program to transition micro-entrepreneurs into the formal SME stream.