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.
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
Indian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech’s AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher.