PNB Reports Strong Q2FY27 Results; MD & CEO Ashok Chandra On Earnings And Growth Outlook

Punjab National Bank (PNB) reported a strong performance in Q2 FY27, with net profit rising 12.8% year-on-year to ₹5,532.2 crore. Net interest income grew 10.8% to ₹11,601 crore, while domestic net interest margin improved to 2.74%. Asset quality strengthened, with gross NPA declining to 2.55% from 2.78% in the previous quarter and net NPA easing to 0.25%. Provisions also declined significantly on a quarterly and annual basis, although fresh slippages increased to ₹2,395 crore. Watch this exclusive conversation with Ashok Chandra, MD & CEO, PNB, on Q2 results, business performance and the bank’s growth outlook.