RDB posts record first-half profit on strong lending, deposits

State-owned Regional Development Bank (RDB) reported a record profit in the first half of 2025, supported by a strong lending and deposit growth, marking a milestone in its 40-year history.

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The bank posted a profit before tax of Rs.2.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, up from Rs.492 million a year earlier. Profit after tax crossed Rs.1 billion. RDB’s lending portfolio rose to Rs.260 billion by end-June, from Rs.240 billion at the close of 2024, while deposits grew by Rs.17 billion in the same period, the bank said in a statement. Total assets reached Rs.345 billion, compared with Rs.324 billion at yea