In January-March 2025, Metinvest Mining and Metallurgical Group, including its associates and joint ventures, increased its payments to the budgets of all levels in Ukraine by 4% compared to the same period in 2024, to UAH 4.4 billion.
According to the company’s press release on Thursday, the top three largest payments were subsoil use fees (UAH 1.2 billion), a single social contribution (UAH 846 million), and personal income tax (UAH 751 million).
In addition, in January-March 2025, Metinvest’s Ukrainian enterprises paid UAH 365 million in income tax and UAH 166 million in environmental tax. At the same time, land payments increased by 9% year-on-year to UAH 339 million, and military duty more than tripled to UAH 214 million.
“When every hryvnia is important for the front and the rear, responsible business becomes a real pillar of the country. Taxes are not just numbers, but real resources for the army, healthcare and social programs. Stable deductions, assistance to the Armed Forces, steel production for the front line, and humanitarian projects are our contribution to the country’s resilience. We will continue to work to support the state now and build its future together,” said Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of the group.
As reported earlier, in 2024, Metinvest paid UAH 19.8 billion in taxes and fees to the budgets of all levels in Ukraine.
“Metinvest is a vertically integrated group of steel and mining companies. Its businesses are located in Ukraine, in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro regions, as well as in the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The main shareholders of the holding are SCM Group (71.24%) and Smart Holding (23.76%). Metinvest Holding LLC is the management company of Metinvest Group.
Dneprometiz-TAS LLC (Dnipro), owned by Ukrainian businessman Sergiy Tigipko, increased its net profit by 47.7% in 2024 compared to 2023, to UAH 14.197 million from UAH 9.610 million.
According to the company’s annual report, net income increased by 22.7% to UAH 3 billion 285.688 million in the period under review.
At the same time, the company’s retained earnings amounted to UAH 263.048 million at the end of 2024.
As reported earlier, Dneprometiz reduced its net profit by 2.6 times in 2023 compared to 2022, to UAH 9.658 million from UAH 24.733 million. Last year, net income increased by 8.2% to UAH 2 billion 677.836 million.
“In 2022, Dneprometiz reduced its net profit six times year-on-year to UAH 25.572 million, while net income increased by 1.1% to UAH 2 billion 474.397 million.
“Dneprometiz-TAS produces hardware products from low-carbon steels. The company’s annual production capacity is 120 thousand tons.
The company is owned by T.A.S. Overseas Investments Limited (Cyprus) owns 98.6578 percent of Dneprometiz LLC.
The authorized capital of Dneprometiz-TAS LLC is UAH 83.480 million.
A Digital Sovereignty Alliance has been created in Ukraine, bringing together leading domestic cloud providers: GigaCloud, De Novo, and the PARKOVY data center. This was announced in an author’s column on Interfax-Ukraine by Vladimir Belov, director of GigaCloud in Ukraine.
The initiative came together after De Novo CEO Maxim Ageev publicly highlighted the risks of storing critical data abroad. “We decided to create a platform for professional dialogue and collaboration,” Belov explained.
According to him, digital sovereignty today is not only a matter of security, but also the foundation of economic independence. The Alliance’s key goal is to ensure that state registries, medical, and financial data are stored within Ukrainian jurisdiction. Other tasks include developing common standards and conditions for data centers and cloud services, participating in the development of a regulatory framework, and creating a sustainable digital architecture.
The column pays particular attention to the idea of creating digital embassies (Data Embassies) — data centers abroad that are subject to Ukrainian law. GigaCloud already uses European hosting platforms, retaining control over customer data.
“Digital sovereignty is about independence, but not isolation. We are ready to cooperate with European associations on an equal footing,” Belov concluded, calling on market participants to join the Alliance.
Source: Author’s column by Vladimir Belov, GigaCloud Country Director in Ukraine, published on the Interfax-Ukraine website
In 2025, Ukraine’s construction industry is showing signs of recovery and growth, despite the ongoing challenges posed by the aftermath of military operations and economic instability. Below are the key aspects of the current state of the industry and forecasts for the near future.
Statistics and current indicators
GDP from construction: According to Trading Economics, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the GDP from construction in Ukraine reached UAH 42,540 million, which is a historical high. The forecast for the end of the first quarter of 2025 is UAH 44,029 million, with further growth to UAH 46,899 million in 2026.
Residential construction: In 2024, 1.41 million square meters of housing was built in Kyiv, accounting for 14.5% of the total volume in the country. Kyiv region is the leader with 1.95 million square meters (19.9%). Lviv region is also active with 1.06 million sq m (10.9%).
Key trends
Restoration of infrastructure: Active restoration of damaged infrastructure continues, especially in the eastern and southern regions. In Zaporizhzhia region, more than 600 residential buildings will be restored in 2025, and another 200 are planned by the end of the year.
Rising prices for construction materials: In 2024, prices for basic construction materials increased significantly due to logistical difficulties, rising energy prices, and inflation. In 2025, prices are expected to rise further, although stabilization is possible if logistics improve and local production increases.
Demand for energy-efficient and modular buildings: Ukrainians are increasingly choosing energy-efficient homes that help reduce heating and electricity costs. In 2025, houses with solar panels, insulated facades and autonomous energy supply systems will remain popular. Demand is also expected to grow for modular houses, which can be built quickly and at a relatively low cost.
Government support: The eHouse program continues to stimulate demand for housing. In 2024, the program provided UAH 14.6 billion in mortgage loans, up 66% from 2023. In 2025, funding in the amount of UAH 18 billion is planned.
Digitalization of the industry: In 2025, construction companies will be more actively implementing BIM modeling, drones for facility monitoring, and digital project management platforms, which will help reduce costs and improve the quality of work.
Main challenges
Shortage of skilled workers: Mass migration has led to a shortage of skilled workers. Companies are looking for ways to attract workers, including raising salaries and training.
Bureaucratic difficulties: The process of obtaining construction permits continues to be time-consuming. Simplifying the regulatory framework could have a positive impact on the market.
Financial risks: High inflation and hryvnia volatility may slow down the pace of construction. Companies are looking for new financing mechanisms, including cooperation with international investors.
Forecasts for 2025
Rising housing prices: According to forecasts, in 2025 the cost of housing in new buildings may increase by 15-25%, especially in large cities. This is due to rising construction costs, inflation, and high demand for new buildings.
Regional development: Kyiv, Kyiv and Lviv regions are likely to remain the leaders, but Zakarpattia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions may increase their share due to tourism and demand from internally displaced persons.
Investment and competition: Attracting investment and increasing the competitiveness of construction companies will be key factors in the development of the industry. Companies able to quickly adapt to changes and optimize processes will gain an advantage in the market.
In January-March 2025, Raiffeisen Bank (Kyiv) received UAH 2.21 billion in net profit, which is 12.3% less than in the same period of 2024, when it amounted to UAH 2.52 billion, according to the financial institution’s website.
It is noted that pre-tax profit decreased by 13.3% to UAH 2.91 billion, while net interest income increased by 3.9% to UAH 4.45 billion, and net fee and commission income decreased by 9.4% to UAH 0.45 billion.
It is noted that the share of interest income from certificates of deposit and income from interest rate swap agreements with the NBU in the first quarter of this year decreased to 13% from 21% in the first quarter of last year, while the share of government bonds increased to 21% from 15%.
According to the report, the decrease in net profit is partly due to an increase in employee benefits expenses to UAH 1.33 billion from UAH 1.10 billion in the first quarter of 2024, an increase in depreciation and amortization expenses to UAH 0.41 billion from UAH 0.32 billion and other administrative and operating expenses to UAH 0.69 billion from UAH 0.63 billion, as well as a decrease in net profit from foreign exchange operations to UAH 0.28 billion from UAH 0.40 billion.
At the same time, net loss from revaluation of foreign currency decreased to UAH 0.12 billion from UAH 0.15 billion, and net gain from operations with financial instruments at fair value increased to UAH 0.27 billion from UAH 0.21 billion.
In the first quarter of 2025, Raiffeisen Bank’s total assets increased by 4.1% to UAH 227.0 billion, and equity increased by 8.7% to UAH 30.43 billion.
It is also noted that on April 22, 2025, the bank remotely held an annual meeting of shareholders, at which it was decided to allocate UAH 0.7 million of the profit for 2024 to pay dividends to the holders of the bank’s preferred shares, part of the profit in the amount of UAH 2.14 billion to the bank’s reserve fund, and the remaining UAH 2.14 billion to be left undistributed and sent to the accounts of retained earnings of previous years.
The bank’s strategy for 2025 envisages business development in a highly competitive market amid the war while maintaining a universal digital model. Raiffeisen’s main focuses are digitalization of services, lending growth, customer retention and attraction, operational efficiency and risk management. In particular, the bank will continue to modernize its technological infrastructure and develop its ESG activities. The priorities will include: expanding lending to individuals and businesses, especially under the 5-7-9% programs, improving the digital user experience, diversifying customer acquisition channels, and cooperating with international financial institutions.
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, at the beginning of the year, Raiffeisen Bank ranked 4th in terms of total assets (UAH 238.9 billion) among 61 banks in the country.
Alliance Novobud has won the prestigious Ukrainian Business Award for the third year in a row, receiving the title of BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025. This recognition is a testament to the stability and professionalism of the developer’s team, which continues to implement large-scale projects even in the face of war and economic instability.
Since resuming operations in April 2022, Alliance Novobud has been actively working on all of its construction sites. In particular, over the past year, the company has completed its first project in the capital, the Illinsky House club house, commissioned a residential complex in Brovary, Lavandovy, and is continuing preparatory work for the start of sales of a new building in the legendary Lisovy Kvartal project.
The Ukrainian Business Award is an annual award presented to successful companies and business leaders in Ukraine for achievements in various fields, such as finance, investment, marketing, development, innovation, and more. UBA has a significant impact on the development of the business environment in Ukraine and contributes to increasing the level of competition and quality of business in the country.
Alliance Novobud is a reliable developer of progressive formation, which has been operating in the construction market of Kyiv and the region for over 18 years. The company designs and builds meaningful spaces for living, recreation, and self-realization.
Receiving the BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025 award is confirmation of the high level of professionalism of the Alliance Novobud team and its ability to achieve high results despite all challenges. The company continues to bring to life the dream of every Ukrainian — the dream of owning a high-quality home.
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