Tanzania, July 30 -- Dar es Salaam. CRDB Bank Plc has reported a strong start to 2026, with profit after tax rising by 20.3 percent to Sh417 billion in the first six months of the year, reinforcing its position as Tanzania's most profitable financial institution.

The lender also recorded robust balance sheet growth, with total assets increasing by 34 percent to Sh26.4 trillion, further cementing its status as the country's largest bank by assets.

The performance was driven by growth across the bank's core businesses, supported by higher customer activity, increased lending and continued investment in digital banking.

Customer deposits rose by 37 percent to Sh18.8 trillion, while net loans expanded by 38 percent to Sh16.9 trillion, stre...