The official partnership was signed on April 8, 2025, at HNB Towers.
This collaboration supports the promotion and financing of leading agricultural brands, including Yanmar and Solis tractors and the Samurai Naca 100 harvesters—helping farmers and agribusinesses across Sri Lanka improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Commenting on the partnership, HNB - Senior Vice President / Head of Retail Banking Kanchana Karunagama, said that the partnership aligns with the Bank’s broader goal of enabling inclusive economic growth by strengthening grassroots productivity and innovation in rural Sri Lanka and With this partnership, HNB continues to drive inclusive development through strategic collaborations that empower essential sectors of the economy.
The agreement enables customers to access leasing packages with competitive rates, tailored repayment terms, and streamlined processing—supported by HNB’s extensive branch network and personalized service.
“Our goal is to help mechanize Sri Lanka’s agriculture industry with best-in-class technology and machinery.
Working with a trusted financial partner like HNB enables us to reach more farmers and agri-entrepreneurs, ensuring they have the support they need to scale sustainably.”
Lanka Commercial Trading Director, Kanapathi Saravanan, added
Photo Caption Namith Jayalath (Trainee Bank Associate),Viraj De Silva (Assistant Manager – Leasing),.Mahesh Ratnayake (Product Manager – Leasing),.Udara Pathinayake (Vice President – Leasing),.Kanchana Karunagama (Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Banking),.Kanapathi Saravanan (LCT – Director),.Ayesh Rathnapala (Head of Operations), Roshan Ratnayake (National Sales Manager) and Lakshitha Yakupitiya (Accountant)