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F&O strategy: Deploy Bull Spread on MidCap Nifty, PNB Housing, says analyst
Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bull Spread' strategy on MidCap Nifty and PNB Housing Finance as the analyst notes a positive bias, and build-up of long positions at these counters.
PNB Housing Finance ends higher as board to consider fundraising proposal
PNB Housing Finance advanced 1.63% to settle at Rs 1,107 after the company said its board will meet on 10 July 2026 to consider a proposal to raise funds through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs).
Higher performance guarantees from lower bids in highway projects: Road transport ministry
The government is tightening rules for highway project bids, demanding higher performance guarantees for offers exceeding 30% below original estimates. This move aims to prevent excessively low bids and protect the quality of national infrastructure. New guidelines, effective immediately, mandate E-Bank Guarantees for this additional security, explicitly rejecting surety bonds. This addresses a persistent trend of unusually low quoting in highway tenders.
Punjab & Sind Bank's business grows 15% as loans outpace deposits in Q1
Punjab & Sind Bank reported a 15.33% rise in total business for the June quarter, with loans growing faster than deposits. While its CASA ratio declined from a year ago, the lender continued to expand its balance sheet, driven by strong credit growth.
PNB to focus on Retail, Agriculture, MSME advances, CASA deposits to boost profitability: MD Ashok Chandra
Punjab National Bank is set to prioritize retail, agriculture, and MSME lending, alongside boosting low-cost deposits to fuel growth. MD and CEO Ashok Chandra highlighted the bank's strong financial position and commitment to digital expansion and customer service. PNB aims to contribute to India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047, integrating ESG principles for responsible and sustainable development.
National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development standalone net profit declines 10.86% in the March 2026 quarter
Total Operating Income decline 3.71% to Rs 14205.24 crore
Eternal, Sobha among 11 stocks FIIs cut stake for 8 quarters in a row
Shareholding data shows that FIIs reduced equity holdings in 11 stocks from Nifty 500 in every single quarter after March 2024. List includes PNB Housing Finance, Eternal and Cyient among others.
Buy, Sell Or Hold: Reliance, Shriram Finance, Ashok Leyland, PNB Housing Finance And SJVN — Ask Profit
Market experts shared buy, sell and hold recommendations for an array of stocks.
NCLT admits insolvency plea against Supreme Housing & Hospitality
The National Company Law Tribunal has admitted Canara Bank's insolvency plea against Supreme Housing and Hospitality. The real estate firm faces dues exceeding Rs 567 crore. This follows multiple failed settlement attempts and prolonged litigation.
PNB Q4 net profit rises 14% YoY to ₹5,225 crore; targets ₹2 lakh crore digital book in FY27
Punjab National Bank is seeing strong digital growth, sanctioning one in three loans digitally and crossing ₹1 lakh crore in digital sanctions. The bank reported a 14% profit jump for the fourth quarter of FY26. PNB anticipates further growth in retail term deposits and aims for a 12-13% credit growth in FY27. Digital transactions now exceed 95% of total transactions.
PNB posts over 14% YoY rise in Q4 PAT; clocks net interest income of Rs 10,380 crore
Punjab National Bank has reported 14.4% rise in net profit to Rs 5,225 crore despite a 1.1% fall in total income to Rs 36,319 crore in Q4 FY26 as compared with Q4 FY25.
PNB Q4 Results: Net Profit Rises 14% To Rs 5,225 Crore, NII Falls 3%; Asset Quality Improves
PNB Q4 Results: The bank's total income fell to Rs 36,319 crore during the quarter under review from Rs 36,705 crore a year ago, PNB said in a regulatory filing.