DFCC Bank PLC’s women’s team emerged as Plate Champions at the recently concluded Mercantile Netball League Tournament, reflecting the Bank’s ongoing commitment to fostering strong, connected teams beyond the workplace.
DFCC Bank fielded two teams across both Women’s and Mixed categories, encouraging wider employee participation while reinforcing the role of sport in building collaboration, discipline, and shared accountability.
The women’s team, guided by Team Manager Ruwani Weerasinghe and Coach GSD Fernando, and led by Captain Vinuri Ranasinghe, demonstrated consistency and cohesion throughout the tournament. Team members Ashivitha Vickneshwaram, Prathibha Nisansala, Kaveesha Seneviratne, Dulmini Mallawarachchi, Nirasha Dhananji, Samadhi Sri Lakmini, Kavindya Ariyarathne, and Nethmi De Silva all contributed to the team’s strong performance.
While the result marks a significant achievement, the broader value lies in what such initiatives represent. For DFCC Bank, sport is not viewed as a standalone activity, but as an extension of its team-building philosophy—creating opportunities for employees to engage beyond formal roles, strengthen trust, and enhance communication.
This approach aligns with the Bank’s commitment to cultivating a workplace environment where individuals can connect meaningfully, support one another, and build relationships that translate into stronger day-to-day collaboration.
Through continued participation in platforms such as the Mercantile Netball League, DFCC Bank reinforces the belief that sustainable organisational success is driven not only by performance, but by the strength of teamwork and relationships that underpin it.
Hatton National Bank PLC Partners with DIMO to Launch Heavy Machinery Leasing Solutions
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with DIMO to introduce specialised financing solutions for heavy machinery, aimed at supporting businesses and contractors across Sri Lanka.
Through this collaboration, customers will gain access to tailored leasing facilities for globally recognised machinery brands represented by DIMO. The offering includes equipment from leading manufacturers such as BOMAG rollers, Kaeser compressors, Everdigm breakers, Gehl skid steer loaders, Car Mix self-loading concrete mixers, as well as a comprehensive range of Komatsu construction and earth-moving machinery—key assets for construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
Commenting on the initiative, Kanchana Karunagama, Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking at HNB, noted that the bank’s role extends beyond financing. He emphasised that each machine leased under this partnership represents strengthened livelihoods, business growth, and new opportunities for communities, enabling enterprises to build, create employment, and contribute to national development.
The partnership combines DIMO’s engineering expertise with HNB’s strong retail banking and leasing capabilities, creating a comprehensive financing framework designed to make advanced machinery more accessible to businesses of all sizes. Under the programme, HNB will offer preferential leasing rates, along with a credit card featuring a waived annual fee for the first year. In addition, HNB General Insurance will provide discounted insurance premiums, enabling customers to protect their equipment with greater financial ease.
Gahanath Pandithage, Group Managing Director and CEO of DIMO, highlighted that behind every machine delivered lies an individual with ambition and responsibility. He described machinery as a catalyst for progress, empowering businesses to grow, produce, and move industries forward while supporting the aspirations of communities.
Together, HNB and DIMO are setting a strong benchmark for industry collaboration by delivering an integrated machinery acquisition solution that combines trusted global brands, accessible financing, and operational support for businesses across Sri Lanka.
DFCC Bank PLC Strengthens Team Culture with Strong Performance at Mercantile Netball League
