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Headquartered in New Delhi, Punjab National Bank, abbreviated as PNB, is a state-owned commercial bank that commenced operations on April 12, 1985, from Lahore, Undivided India. It holds the distinction of being the first Swadeshi bank, managed by Indians and started with Indian capital. While the authorised capital was Rs 2,00,000, the working capital stood at Rs 20,000. PNB offers products in asset management, credit and debit card business, life and non-insurance business, amongst others. The bank also has overseas, international subsidiaries in Bhutan and the UK. In 1951, the bank acquired 39 branches of the Bharat bank. In its rich history, PNB has merged with/amalgamated 9 banks. Post the most recent amalgamation with Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India, which took place in 2020, PNB has expanded its presence across India. As of the end of September’ 2021, the bank has an aggregate of 36,514 delivery channels with a network of 10,528 domestic branches, 2 International branches, 13,506 ATMs More

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  • Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 135: Motilal Oswal

    Motilal Oswal is bullish on Punjab National Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 135 in its research report dated October 18, 2025.

  • PNB expects Rs 9,000–10,000 crore additional provisioning under new ECL norms, says MD Ashok Chandra

    PNB expects Rs 9,000–10,000 crore additional provisioning under new ECL norms, says MD Ashok Chandra

    Going forward, housing and vehicle loans will grow very fast, we expect these two segments to be outperformers in Q3. Overall, retail growth should see at least a 2 percent boost purely due to the GST cut, Chandra said.

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    Stocks to Watch Today: Reliance Ind, RBL Bank, IRB Infra, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IRCON, Sterling & Wilson, RVNL, UltraTech, IDBI, Sobha in focus on 20 October

    Stocks to Watch, 20 October: Stocks like Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, IndusInd Bank, Punjab National Bank, IDBI Bank, RBL Bank, Yes Bank, Federal Bank, Bank Of India, L&T Technology Services, Sobha, Dixon Technologies, Havells India, nad JSW Energy will be in focus on October 20.

  • Punjab National Bank Q2 net profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 4,904 crore

    Punjab National Bank Q2 net profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 4,904 crore

    Operating Profit for Q2FY26 increased to Rs 7,227 crore and to Rs 14,308 crore for HY1FY26 recording growth of 5.5 percent and 6.5 percent, respectively on YoY basis.

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    Stocks to Watch Today: HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd, Aditya Birla Lifestyle, Lupin, Infosys, Ceigall India, Sobha, Kotak Bank in focus on 06 October

    Stocks to Watch, 06 October: Stocks like HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands, Lupin, Infosys, Ceigall India, Sobha, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Pace Digitek, Yes Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, and Canara Bank will be in focus on October 06.

  • Stocks to Watch Today: Torrent Power, NCC, PG Electroplast, BHEL, Popular Vehicles, EPACK, Dharan Infra, Adani Power, Aurobindo Pharma in focus on 01 September

    Stocks to Watch Today: Torrent Power, NCC, PG Electroplast, BHEL, Popular Vehicles, EPACK, Dharan Infra, Adani Power, Aurobindo Pharma in focus on 01 September

    Stocks to Watch, 01 September: Stocks like Torrent Power, NCC, PG Electroplast, BHEL, Popular Vehicles, EPACK Durable, Dharan Infra, Adani Power, Aurobindo Pharma, Classic Electrodes (India), Anondita Medicare, and Shivashrit Foods will be in focus on 01 September.

  • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Dabur, Waaree Energies, PVR Inox, Britannia, SJVN, RattanIndia Enterprises, PNB, and others on August 28?

    Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Dabur, Waaree Energies, PVR Inox, Britannia, SJVN, RattanIndia Enterprises, PNB, and others on August 28?

    Overall, the bearish sentiment may prevail, and any bounce back may face selling pressure. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

  • Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 130: Motilal Oswal

    Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 130: Motilal Oswal

    Motilal Oswal is bullish on Punjab National Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 130 in its research report dated July 30, 2025.

  • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Tata Power, SBI, Punjab National Bank, LIC Housing Finance, M&M, Edelweiss Financial and others on July 17?

    Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Tata Power, SBI, Punjab National Bank, LIC Housing Finance, M&M, Edelweiss Financial and others on July 17?

    The upward journey amid rangebound trading is expected to continue if the market defends the previous day's low. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

  • PNB shares slip as Q1FY26 business update fails to impress brokerages

    PNB shares slip as Q1FY26 business update fails to impress brokerages

    Shares of Punjab National Bank dropped over 1 percent on July 3 after its Q1FY26 business update failed to meet analysts' expectations. Brokerages including Citi and Morgan Stanley flagged muted loan growth and soft deposit momentum in the April–June quarter.

  • Stocks to Watch Today: Avenue Supermarts, Indogulf Cropsciences, Punjab National Bank, Nykaa, Aurobindo Pharma, Le Lavoir in focus on 3 July

    Stocks to Watch Today: Avenue Supermarts, Indogulf Cropsciences, Punjab National Bank, Nykaa, Aurobindo Pharma, Le Lavoir in focus on 3 July

    Stocks to Watch, 3 July: Stocks like Avenue Supermarts,Hindustan Zinc, FSN E-Commerce Ventures Nykaa, Punjab National Bank, Aurobindo Pharma, Le Lavoir, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Nestle India, Max Financial Services, and Indogulf Cropsciences will be in focus on July 3.

  • Stocks to Watch Today: Urgo Capital, Delhivery, SML Isuzu, Hindustan Zinc, Bharat Forge, Polycab, RailTel Corporation in focus on 18 June

    Stocks to Watch Today: Urgo Capital, Delhivery, SML Isuzu, Hindustan Zinc, Bharat Forge, Polycab, RailTel Corporation in focus on 18 June

    Stocks to watch, 18 June: Stocks like Delhivery, SML Isuzu, Hindustan Zinc, Polycab India, RailTel Corporation of India, Zydus Wellness, Vishal Mega Mart, GMR Airports, BSE, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, and Sammaan Capital will be in focus on June 18.

  • Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 126: Geojit Financial Services

    Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 126: Geojit Financial Services

    Geojit Financial Services is bullish on Punjab National Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 126 in its research report dated June 04, 2025.

  • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade PNB, Swiggy, Bank of India, Adani Ports, CDSL, Canara Bank, NBCC, Bharti Airtel and others on June 3?

    Trade Spotlight: How should you trade PNB, Swiggy, Bank of India, Adani Ports, CDSL, Canara Bank, NBCC, Bharti Airtel and others on June 3?

    The market may turn positive amid rangebound trading. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

  • Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 125: Emkay Global Financial

    Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 125: Emkay Global Financial

    Emkay Global Financial recommended buy rating on Punjab National Bank with a target price of Rs 125 in its research report dated May 08, 2025.

  • PNB Q4 results: Net profit surges 52% to Rs 4,567 cr, PSU lender declares Rs 2.9 dividend

    PNB Q4 results: Net profit surges 52% to Rs 4,567 cr, PSU lender declares Rs 2.9 dividend

    During the quarter, the bank's total income increased to Rs 36,705 crore from Rs 32,361 crore a year ago

  • PNB-led CoC of Bhushan Power to meet in 2-3 days to decide on future course of action: CEO Ashok Chandra

    PNB-led CoC of Bhushan Power to meet in 2-3 days to decide on future course of action: CEO Ashok Chandra

    During the post earnings call, Chandra also mentioned that the bank has received Rs 3,000 crore from the JSW Steel after the resolution.

  • Stocks to Watch Today: TCS, Biocon, GAIL, Greaves Cotton, Sun Pharma, Dishman Carbogen Amcis, Coromandel International in focus on 11 April

    Stocks to Watch Today: TCS, Biocon, GAIL, Greaves Cotton, Sun Pharma, Dishman Carbogen Amcis, Coromandel International in focus on 11 April

    Stocks to Watch, 11 Apr: Stocks like TARC, Bharti Hexacom, Infosys, Aurobindo Pharma, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bank of India, Tata Steel, Sanofi India, Punjab National Bank, Axiscades Technologies, JSW Energy, Eternal, Federal Bank, Bajaj Healthcare, SRF, Samvardhana Motherson International, IIFL Finance, and Northern Arc Capital will be in focus on April 11.

  • Stocks to Watch Today: Maruti Suzuki, PNB, Dabur, Bharat Electronics, Kirloskar Oil, Interarch Building, VVIP Infratech, Mahindra Lifespace in focus on 3 April

    Stocks to Watch Today: Maruti Suzuki, PNB, Dabur, Bharat Electronics, Kirloskar Oil, Interarch Building, VVIP Infratech, Mahindra Lifespace in focus on 3 April

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  • Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 125: Sharekhan

    Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 125: Sharekhan

    Sharekhan is bullish on Punjab National Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 125 in its research report dated January 31, 2025.

  • Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 125: Motilal Oswal

    Buy Punjab National Bank; target of Rs 125: Motilal Oswal

    Motilal Oswal is bullish on Punjab National Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 125 in its research report dated February 01, 2025.

  • LCR may drop 13-14 bps but will stay well-above draft limit, PNB CEO assures

    LCR may drop 13-14 bps but will stay well-above draft limit, PNB CEO assures

    Addressing concerns over the potential effects of the new draft guidelines, PNB CEO said there will be no major impact on the bank's operations.

  • PNB targets to double recovery to Rs 6,000 cr in Q4 to meet FY25 goal amid slowdown in asset recovery

    PNB targets to double recovery to Rs 6,000 cr in Q4 to meet FY25 goal amid slowdown in asset recovery

    The bank’s overall recovery for the year to date has reached Rs 11,552 crore, falling short of expectations due to delays in the resolution of stressed assets via the NCLT and the NARCL, says CEO Ashok Chandra

  • 6.5-7% GDP growth, 100% credit-to-GDP ratio required to become $30 trillion economy: PNB CEO

    6.5-7% GDP growth, 100% credit-to-GDP ratio required to become $30 trillion economy: PNB CEO

    India, with a GDP of roughly $3.4 trillion, is currently the fifth largest economy in the world, after the US, China, Japan and Germany

  • Bank leadership rejig: Ashok Chandra is PNB CEO, Binod Kumar to lead Indian Bank

    Bank leadership rejig: Ashok Chandra is PNB CEO, Binod Kumar to lead Indian Bank

    Ashok Chandra, serves as an Executive Director of Canara Bank, has been appointed as PNB MD and CEO. Binod Kumar has been name the executive director for Punjab National Bank

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