📈 NDB Joins 'Revive Sri Lanka' to Bolster MSME Recovery NDB Bank has reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka’s SME and MSME sectors by participating in the ‘Revive Sri Lanka - Rising Stronger’ initiative. The program, held in Kandy, focused on restoring livelihoods for enterprises severely impacted by the recent Cyclone Ditwa.

• Key Participation & Scale Organized by Kandy City Centre (KCC), the event drew over 800 participants, including entrepreneurs and key stakeholders. The initiative saw unified backing from major financial institutions, including Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank, People’s Bank, Sampath Bank, DFCC, and HNB. • National Economic Impact The MSME sector contributes over 52% of Sri Lanka's GDP and represents 75% of the entrepreneurial base. The forum served as a critical platform to address immediate liquidity and recovery challenges for these businesses, which are vital for regional employment. • Institutional Support The event was attended by CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, underscoring the priority of public-private collaboration. NDB emphasized its commitment to provide: Tailored financial solutions for disaster-hit businesses. Advisory support to restore entrepreneurial confidence. Focus on inclusive growth within the ICT/BPM and manufacturing sub-sectors. _Note: Data based on provincial event briefings following Cyclone Ditwa recovery efforts._