People’s Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu | Daily FT
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“People’s Bank introduced the tradition of doing business with the bank, bringing new meaning to the Sinhala and Tamil Avurudu ‘Ganu Denu’ customs by offering gifts to participants.”
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“Deputy General Manager Aruni Liyanagunawardana stated that People’s Bank was the first to introduce celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a bank in 1973.”
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“The program has been conducted annually since 1973 and has evolved into a highly anticipated tradition.”
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“Under the 2026 ‘Ganu Denu’ program, customers receive a glass water bottle for Rs. 25,000 deposits and a whistling kettle for Rs. 50,000 deposits.”
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“Children with ‘Sisu Udana’ and ‘Isuru Udana’ accounts receive pencil cases, tote bags, or backpacks based on deposit amounts between Rs. 1,000–4,999, Rs. 5,000–9,999, and Rs. 10,000+ respectively.”
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“The promotional offer for the 2026 ‘Ganu Denu’ program is valid from 1 to 30 April 2026.”
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“Commemorative gifts will be presented for each transaction, and customers will be served milk rice and traditional Avurudu sweetmeats.”
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