Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- DFCC Bank entered the second half of 2026 with a larger and increasingly diversified franchise, following sustained growth across lending, deposits, fee income, and total assets during the first six months of the year. Loan and deposit portfolios grew by 9% and 12%, respectively, compared to 31 December 2025, while total assets increased by 7% to LKR 919 Bn and total liabilities grew by 8% to LKR 811 Bn. Net fee and commission income rose by 29%, while Net Interest Income increased by 6% to LKR 16 Bn, demonstrating continued momentum across the Bank's core income streams.

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