JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – PT Bank Bukopin Tbk (BBKP) booked net profit of Rp504.9 billion in first half of this year, grew by 21.8% from Rp414.5 billion in the same period of last year.

Net interest income increased 9.1% to Rp1.2 trillion, from Rp1.1 trillion in first half of 2012. Non performing loan (NPL) also declined to 1.66% from previous 2.04%.

The bank’s booked third party funds of Rp58.5 trillion, a 22.13% rise compared to Rp48 trillion in first half of last year. Deposits increased 29% to Rp35.1 trillion.

Bank Bukopin disbursed loan of Rp5.4 trillion to consumers segment and Rp15.2 trillion to small-medium business segment.