
Humo Payment System Boosts Net Profit Over Threefold to 411 Billion UZS in H1 2026
Humo payment system’s net profit surged over threefold to 410.9 billion UZS in H1 2026, driven by strong revenue growth despite the loss of tax incentives.

Humo payment system’s net profit surged over threefold to 410.9 billion UZS in H1 2026, driven by strong revenue growth despite the loss of tax incentives.
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