Shares of Punjab National Bank gained 1.7% after the lender posted a 14% year-on-year rise in profit after tax for Q2FY26, supported by improved asset quality and steady business growth. Despite a slight dip in net interest income, operating profit and key financial ratios strengthened, with GNPA and NNPA levels improving and the Provision Coverage Ratio rising.
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