Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Navigating a period of economic volatility and inflationary pressures, HNB Group reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 22.5Bn for the six months ended June 2026, while the Bank recorded a PAT of Rs 23.1 Bn for the same period. The performance reflected strong balance sheet growth, with advances increasing by Rs 224 Bn and deposits by Rs 138 Bn during the first half of the year, while maintaining strong asset quality with a Net Stage 3 ratio of 1.17%.

The Bank's Net Interest Income increased by 21% YoY to Rs. 55.2 Bn and the Net Interest Margin (NIM) increased to 4.40% from 4.26% in 2025 supported by strong lending momentum, with the significant increase in interest income from loans and advances offsetting funding...