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Rammis Bank Reports Income Growth, Expanding Footprint


Rammis Bank Reports Income Growth, Expanding Footprint

Rammis Bank closed the fiscal year ending June 2025 with total income of 400 million Br, a 3.8pc rise from the previous year, according to results presented at its general assembly at held at Elili Hotel last week. Total assets climbed to 4.2 billion Br, an 85pc increase that signals rapid expansion. The bank also widened its branch network to 47 and grew its customer base by 93pc, now serving 352,000 clients. The results underline steady growth as the bank scales its services and extends its reach across the country.

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