BankIslami Posts 20.5% Profit Growth in 9 Months of 2024

BankIslami continues its growth trajectory, delivering substantial returns to its shareholders with a remarkable 33.6 percent increase in profit before tax for the nine-month ended September 2024. The Bank’s profit before tax reached Rs. 19.9 billion, while its post-tax profit surged to Rs. 10.2 billion, reflecting a robust 20.5 percent growth. Despite challenging market conditions, BankIslami remains steadfast in its commitment to financial excellence. A key highlight of this period was the significant rise in non-fund-based income (NFI), which grew by nearly 1.3 billion rupees compared to the same period last year. The NFI ratio to total income also improved, rising to 9.4 percent from 7 percent in the previous year, underscoring the Bank’s strategic focus on diversified revenue streams. In response to ongoing economic uncertainty, BankIslami strategically expanded its investment portfolio while prudently optimizing its financing portfolio. The investment portfolio reached Rs. 346.7 billion, while the gross financing portfolio saw a controlled reduction of 21.5 percent, settling at Rs. 199.5 billion. This strategic adjustment led to an increase in the infection ratio from 9 percent at the end of 2023 to 12.7 percent in the current period. The Bank’s deposit portfolio experienced significant growth, rising by 19.5 percent compared to the period ended September 30, 2023, and by 5.6 percent compared to December 31, 2023. This growth was largely fueled by a 12.2 percent rise in Term Deposits since December 2023 bringing stability in the deposit book. The CASA ratio also remained strong, maintained at 60 percent, reflecting growing consumer confidence, enhanced liquidity, and a strategic emphasis on expanding trade finance and other business avenues. With heightened profitability and a strengthened credit risk profile, BankIslami’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) stood at an impressive 29.16 percent, well above the regulatory threshold of 11.50 percent. Looking ahead, BankIslami is committed to further strengthening its growth by expanding its deposit base, leveraging its extensive network of over 500 branches, and enhancing the customer experience through targeted technological advancements and a broader digital footprint.