Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Regional Development Bank (RDB) recorded a sterling performance in the first half of 2025, Marking a milestone achievement in its 40-years journey with record profits and strong balance sheet growth, as Sri Lanka's premier state-owned development bank.

The Bank posted Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 2.2 billion for the first six months ended June 30, 2025 as against Rs. 492 million reported for the same period of last year while Profit After Tax (PAT) crossed Rs. 1 billion.

Chairman of RDB, Lasantha Fernando, attributed this exceptional performance to the disciplined strategies implemented at the start of the year and a carefully structured corporate budget. "We have been able to maintain an attractive interest marg...