A commendable all-round performance from NSB Mr. Aswin De Silva – Chairman NSB Mr. Dhammika Perera – GM/CEO of NSB Key Highlights * Highest ever Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 13.3 billion for financial year 2016 in its 45 year history. * Profit After Tax (PAT) at Rs. 9.5 billion for 2016, a 10% growth as compared to previous year. * Non Performing Loans (NPL) ratio at 1.55%, one of the lowest in the banking industry. * Total Capital Adequacy ratio at 14.7% amongst the highest in the state banking sector. * A total contribution of Rs. 19.2 billion to government through dividend levies and taxes. The bank’s operating profit at Rs. 16.1 billion recorded 4% increase as compared to previous year. These reported profits were achieved despite lower interest margins on account of an elevated market interest rate scenario. The growth in its traditional lines of business enhanced ...