{"id":7311,"date":"2026-09-14T10:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/economictimes.lk\/?p=7311"},"modified":"2026-09-14T10:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:33:36","slug":"sdb-bank-recognised-as-banking-sector-runner-up-at-national-business-excellence-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/economictimes.lk\/index.php\/2026\/09\/14\/sdb-bank-recognised-as-banking-sector-runner-up-at-national-business-excellence-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"SDB bank recognised as Banking Sector Runner-Up at National Business Excellence Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SDB bank has been recognised as the Banking Sector Runner-Up at the National Business Excellence Awards, reaffirming its position as a purpose-driven financial institution committed to sustainable growth, responsible banking and meaningful social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, the National Business Excellence Awards is one of the country\u2019s most respected platforms for recognizing organisations that demonstrate excellence across business performance, governance, sustainability, innovation and value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recognition reflects SDB bank\u2019s continued progress in combining sound financial performance with a strong commitment to national development. 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