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Q1 2026 Key Financial Metrics

Growth comparison of key financial indicators for Q1 2026

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ComBank Group's assets cross Rs. 3.5 t in 1Q - Daily FT

22 hours ago ... The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and its subsidiaries have become the first private sector banking group in Sri Lanka to exceed Rs. 3.5 trillion in assets, ...

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ComBank Group's assets cross Rs. 3.5 t in 1Q | Daily FT - Magzter

Try GOLD - Free Daily FT | May 15, 2026 CASA ratio improves to 40.18% Loan book up Rs. 71.6 b to Rs. 2.16t, deposits up Rs. 171.1 b to Rs. 2.87t Contributes Rs. 14.9 b to Govt. in taxes I Impairment charges drop 55.5% and provision cover tops 75% - THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and its subsidiaries have become the first private sector banking group in Sri Lanka to exceed Rs.3.5 trillion in assets, one of several achievements in a milestone-studded first quarter of 2026, the bank said yesterday.Building on its lendingcentred record-breaking performance of 2025, the Commercial Bank Group posted total assets of Rs.3.61 trillion as at 31 March 2026, a growth of Rs. 230 billion or 6.81% over the first three months of the year. Asset growth over the preceding 12 months amounted to Rs. 610 billion or 20.34% year-on-year (YoY).This growth was based on gross loans and advances increasing by Rs.71.61 billion in the quarter under review to Rs. 2.16 trillion, at a monthly average of Rs. 23.87 billion; and depos its growing by Rs. 171.14 billion at a monthly average of Rs. 57.05 billion to reach Rs. 2.87 trillion as at 31 March 2026. With this, the Group recorded a YoY growth of 31.35% in its loan book and 19.04% in its deposits portfolio.As a result, the Group's net asset value per share increased to Rs. 203.34 as at 31 March 2026, from Rs. 173.84 a year ago.Chairman Sharhan Muhseen said: "We have made a characteristically strong and well-balanced start to 2026. This story is from the May 15, 2026 edition of Daily FT. Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers. Already a subscriber? Sign In Daily FT IMF says Board to consider SL review within weeks, cites reform gains despite shocks Says cost-reflective pricing involves \"dual approach,\" balancing full cost recovery with social protection Reiterates commitment to Sri Lanka 2 mins May 15, 2026Daily FT Commercial High Court orders notices on NDB, Directors and EY in Rs. 13.2 b fraud-linked derivative action NATIONAL Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday disclosed that the Commercial High Court of the Western Province has directed the petitioner in case No. 21/2026/ CO to serve notice on the bank, its Board of Directors, and its external auditors as at 31 December 2025, M/s Ernst & Young (EY) and its partners, with the matter returnable on 26 May. The Court has also fixed the matter for support by the petitioner. 1 min May 15, 2026Daily FT Tourism in...

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combank.lk
ComBank Group's assets cross Rs. 3.5 Tn. in milestone-rich first ...

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and its subsidiaries have become the first private sector banking group in Sri Lanka to exceed Rs. 3.5 trillion in assets, ...

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ComBank Group's assets cross Rs. 3.5 Tn. in milestone-rich first ...

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and its subsidiaries have become the first private sector banking group in Sri Lanka to exceed Rs. 3.5 trillion in assets ...

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