HDFC Bank Sri Lanka is celebrating its 42nd anniversary on August 21, 2026. To mark over four decades of empowering Sri Lankans, the bank is hosting traditional religious observances alongside a series of key customer –centric milestones.
These initiatives include the deployment of the first phase of real-time digital service delivery platform for faster customer service, the launch of ‘Green Champ’, a pioneering green children’s savings scheme, and an exclusive anniversary offering of free shopping Debit cards for the valued customers.
Established in 1984 as a building society, HDFC Bank transformed through successive Parliamentary Acts into a key financial pillar, with the Government of Sri Lanka holding a 51% controlling stake. Guided by a triple bottom line strategy focusing on People, Planet, and Profit, the bank has expanded its reach far beyond traditional shelter financing into a full-scale financial services ecosystem operating through 39 branches island-wide.
To honor its 42-year journey, HDFC Bank will host events to invoke blessings upon staff, founders, shareholders, retired employees and all other stakeholders who have partnered with the bank since its inception.
Chairman H.B. Keerthirathna stated that the bank is celebrating this occasion as a testament to its structural evolution and four decades of trust. As the bank celebrates 42 years, its mission remains deeply rooted in financial inclusivity and bringing greater efficiency to state-backed banking, continuously seeking new ways to enhance internal operations to serve a growing customer base better.
General Manager and CEO Hemal C. Lokugeegana added that the bank’s legacy is built on helping Sri Lankans assemble stable futures, piece by piece. From providing shelter to funding livelihoods through corporate and SME sectors, the institution’s growth mirrors the resilience of the nation, and this anniversary reinforces a long-standing commitment to safeguarding stakeholder investments while deploying modern solutions to elevate service delivery.
Following a key diversification move in 2013, HDFC Bank successfully expanded its core portfolio by introducing leasing and gold loans, and thereafter, personal guarantee loans.
This strategic shift transformed the bank from a singular housing finance provider into a versatile financial partner for everyday Sri Lankans. Today, the bank offers a comprehensive array of financial instruments tailored to all stages of life, featuring savings and deposits schemes including Prathilàbha, Salary Saver, Smart Goals, Set for Life, and Thilina for children, alongside Vishrama Rekawarana for senior citizens.
These options are supported by tailored housing solutions like the Kedella and Sirisara loan schemes, the pioneering EPF-backed Shrama Udana home loan scheme, robust gold loan portfolios, flexible leasing packages, and specialized personal guarantee loans designed to meet diverse financial requirements.
Source : Daily News
