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Banque Misr’s Corporate Lending Portfolio Reaches EGP 1.5 Trillion by August 2026

Monday 5 October 2026 15:24
Banque Misr
Banque Misr

Banque Misr has expanded its corporate lending activities, with its corporate credit and syndicated loans portfolio reaching approximately EGP 1.5 trillion by the end of August 2026.

The portfolio recorded an 11% increase compared with its December 2025 balance of around EGP 1.3 trillion, highlighting the bank’s continued focus on financing major companies and large-scale projects across Egypt.

Banque Misr Participates in EGP 390.5 Billion Financing Deals

The bank completed arrangements, financing and participation in 23 conventional and Islamic financing transactions with a combined value of approximately EGP 390.5 billion.

Banque Misr’s share of these transactions stood at around EGP 179.9 billion.

The financing deals covered a broad range of economic activities, including real estate investment and development, telecommunications and information technology, oil and natural gas, petrochemicals, food and beverages, automotive, construction and tourism.

Direct Lending Continues to Grow

Banque Misr’s net direct loans to customers increased by 17% to EGP 1.403 trillion at the end of December 2025, compared with EGP 1.197 trillion a year earlier.

The growth was supported by a 27% increase in total retail lending, alongside a 17% rise in institutional loans.

The bank’s retail banking portfolio also maintained its upward trend, growing 27% during 2025 and a further 22% by the end of August 2026 compared with its December 2025 level.

Bank’s Financial Position Exceeds EGP 4.2 Trillion

Banque Misr’s total financial position reached approximately EGP 4.205 trillion at the end of December 2025, up from EGP 3.610 trillion a year earlier, representing 16% growth.

Customer deposits also increased 17% to EGP 2.935 trillion, compared with EGP 2.498 trillion at the end of December 2024.

The figures were disclosed following the approval of Banque Misr’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, by the bank’s General Assembly on October 5, 2026.