About Us

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is the second largest Public Sector Bank in India with a glorious history of more than 125 years. The Bank was founded with fired spirit of nationalism and on the idea that Indians should have a national bank of their own. Punjab National Bank Ltd was the result of the efforts of far-sighted visionaries and patriots, among whom were persons like Lala Lajpat Rai, Mr. E C Jessawala, Babu Kali Prasono Roy, Lala Harkishan Lal and Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia.
Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s first Swadeshi Bank, commenced its operations on April 12, 1895 from Lahore. Post Nationalization of Banks in India in 1969, Govt of India has been the single largest shareholder of Punjab National Bank.
PNB, in its journey of more than a century, PNB has expanded its presence across India. As at the end of June 2021, Bank has total 36851 delivery channels with a network of 10641 domestic branches, 2 International branches, 13690 ATMs & 12518 Business Correspondents. Gross Global Business of the Bank at the end of June 2021 was Rs. 18.24 Trillion. Bank’s focus has been on qualitative business growth, recovery and arresting fresh slippages
Punjab National Bank, DIFC Branch (PNB DIFC), is a branch of Punjab National Bank, which was established in 2009, with a vision to synergize the trade and industrial business-related banking requirements between India and the UAE. The branch is regulated by DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (DFSA) and operates as per the guidelines laid out by DFSA.