Commercial Bank named Sri Lanka’s Strongest Banking Brand with prestigious AAA rating by Brand Finance
Reflecting its unwavering stability and the enduring trust of customers, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again reaffirmed its leadership as Sri Lanka’s Strongest Banking Brand in Brand Finance’s just released ‘100 Most Valuable Brands 2026’ report.
According to the latest rankings published by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, Commercial Bank has also been ranked the 2nd Most Valuable Brand in the country overall, with its brand value computed at Rs. 54.9 billion, representing a significant increase of 17.8% over last year’s valuation of Rs. 46.6 billion.
In terms of brand strength, the Bank has achieved a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 87 out of 100 and has once again been awarded the prestigious AAA rating by Brand Finance. The Bank’s positions in both brand value and brand strength rankings remain unchanged from the previous year, underscoring the consistency and resilience of its brand performance.
Commenting on the Bank’s performance in the 2026 rankings, Mr Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director/CEO of Commercial Bank said: “Reaffirming our position as the No. 1 bank brand in brand strength with a prestigious AAA rating, alongside a substantial increase in brand value is a clear reflection of the strength, stability and trust that define Commercial Bank. These rankings reaffirm the enduring confidence placed in the Bank by our stakeholders and highlight the effectiveness of our long-term approach to brand building.”
The strength of Commercial Bank’s brand extends beyond strategic marketing communication, deriving its core value from strong, lasting relationships built across every segment of Sri Lankan society. From top-tier corporate clients to grass-roots communities, this trust is continuously fostered on the ground by the Bank’s dedicated relationship officers, island-wide branch teams, and Agriculture & Micro Finance Unit (AMFU) staff.
Brand Finance evaluates brands based on internationally recognised standards, combining measures of brand value with a comprehensive assessment of brand strength through metrics such as marketing investment, stakeholder equity and business performance.
Present in 27 countries, Brand Finance is the world’s first consultancy certified to provide ISO-compliant brand valuation and evaluation, and the first to produce reports compliant with both ISO 10668 and ISO 20671 standards. Founded in 1996, Brand Finance produces the annual Brand Finance Global 5000 brand valuation database.
Commercial Bank was the first Sri Lankan bank to achieve a market capitalisation exceeding US$ 1 billion. The Bank emerged as the No. 1 ranked Sri Lankan bank in the 2026 edition of the prestigious Top 1000 World Banks ranking published by The Banker magazine, UK. The Bank has the highest capital base among all Sri Lankan banks, and is the largest private sector lender in Sri Lanka. Ranked No. 1 in the Business Today Top 40, Commercial Bank is recognised as the most respected and most-awarded bank in Sri Lanka, is a leader in digital innovation and is the country’s first 100% carbon-neutral bank.
Commercial Bank operates more than 270 strategically-located branches and an extensive network of automated machines island-wide, and has the widest international footprint among Sri Lankan banks, with 21 branches in Bangladesh, a majority stake in a fully-fledged Tier I Bank in the Maldives, a microfinance company in Myanmar, and a representative office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The Bank’s fully-owned subsidiaries, CBC Finance PLC and Commercial Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Limited, also deliver a range of financial services via their own branch networks.
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Mr Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director/CEO of Commercial Bank receives the Strongest Banking Brand plaque from Mr Anuk Wijeyeratne, Managing Director of Brand Finance Lanka, in the presence of Mr Hasrath Munasinghe, Chief Operating Officer and Ms Ashani Senaratne, Assistant General Manager – Marketing of the Bank, and Ms Antoinette Ludowyk, Director/Co-founder of the Echelon Media Group.