DFCC Bank Signs Master Trade Loan Agreement with India Exim Bank
DFCC Bank has signed a Master Trade Loan Agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India under its Trade Assistance Programme, expanding the Bank’s capacity to support trade between Sri Lanka and India.
The agreement was signed on 22 September 2026 by Thimal Perera, Director/Chief Executive Officer of DFCC Bank; Prins Perera, Senior Vice President - Treasury and Investment Banking at DFCC Bank; and Sailesh Prasad, General Manager of India Exim Bank. The signing took place in the presence of Devika Lal, Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the High Commission of India.
This marks the first Master Trade Loan Agreement in Sri Lanka between India Exim Bank and DFCC Bank under the Trade Assistance Programme.
Through the programme, India Exim Bank provides credit enhancement for trade instruments, enabling DFCC Bank to support cross-border transactions to Indian markets where trade lines may be limited.
Access to dedicated trade financing through India Exim Bank will strengthen DFCC Bank’s ability to offer competitive short-term funding, facilitate cross-border transactions and support Sri Lankan businesses trading with Indian counterparts.
The agreement is expected to encourage bilateral trade and create further opportunities for businesses in both countries.
About DFCC Bank
DFCC Bank PLC, established in 1955 and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1956, is one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial institutions. Regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and rated A (lka) by Fitch Ratings, the Bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail, corporate, and SME banking services, along with treasury, investment, and trade finance solutions.
With customer centricity and sustainable innovation at its core, DFCC Bank delivers seamless and secure banking experiences, which include digital platforms like DFCC MySpace, and through a network of 133 branches and access to over 6,000 ATMs via the LankaPay network.
A recognised leader in sustainable finance and renewable energy initiatives, DFCC Bank is committed to reducing environmental impact and fostering long-term economic resilience.