Punjab National Bank
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From 4 stories, the newest dated 28 Sept 2026. Summary written 11 Oct 2026.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) is an Indian public-sector bank with more than 10,000 branches.[1] source: Business Standard[2] source: Business Standard
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It issues credit cards and is preparing to add a wealth management business.[2] source: Business Standard
On 10 September 2026 Business Standard reported that PNB plans to enter wealth management in early 2027.[2] source: Business Standard The bank has deployed relationship managers in 1,700 branches and targets another 1,300 branches by September end, with the top 250 customers per branch targeted for wealth services.[2] source: Business Standard Its credit card base rose to 10.5 lakh from 6.5 lakh in March 2025, within one year.[2] source: Business Standard The bank is expanding cards through dedicated operations, premium Luxura cards and an Indian Army partnership.[2] source: Business Standard
On 22 September 2026 PNB advised customers to complete branch-dependent work by Sept. 25 ahead of a nationwide bank-union strike scheduled for Sept. 28-30. ATMs, mobile banking, internet banking and UPI were expected to remain available.[3] source: NDTV Profit PNB, along with SBI and Bank of Baroda, was reported to be waiving excess ATM withdrawal charges during the strike.[1] source: Business Standard Mint reported on 28 September 2026 that the Indian Banks' Association and United Forum of Bank Unions had deferred the strike, keeping banks open on 29-30 September.[4] source: Mint
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How many Punjab National Bank stores are there?
Punjab National Bank has more than 10,000 branches, according to a Business Standard report of 10 September 2026. It had deployed relationship managers in 1,700 branches and targeted another 1,300 by September end.[2] source: Business Standard
What is Punjab National Bank's current strategy in India?
In September 2026 PNB said it plans to launch wealth management in early 2027 and to expand credit cards through premium Luxura cards and an Indian Army partnership.[2] source: Business Standard It also advised customers on 22 September 2026 to finish branch work before the strike, and was reported to waive excess ATM fees during it.[1] source: Business Standard[3] source: NDTV Profit
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