PNB's net profit rises 14% to ₹4,904cr in Q2
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Punjab National Bank (PNB) just posted a 14% jump in net profit for the July-September 2025 quarter, reaching ₹4,904 crore.
Operating profit also edged up by 5.5% to ₹7,227 crore, and for the first half of FY26, PNB's operating profit touched ₹14,308 crore—a 6.5% rise.
Total income up by 5.1%
PNB's total income for Q2 grew by 5.1% to ₹36,214 crore, with interest income up 6.7%.
Interest expenses climbed even more, rising 10.6% to ₹21,403 crore.
On the bright side, the bank's asset quality improved: Gross NPA dropped to 3.45% and Net NPA fell to just 0.36%, showing PNB is getting better at managing risky loans.