PNB Keeps MCLR Rates Unchanged for May 2026
Punjab National Bank has announced that its MCLR rates will remain unchanged across all tenors effective from May 1, 2026, maintaining the same levels as April 1, 2026. The overnight MCLR stays at 7.95%, one-year MCLR at 8.75%, and three-year MCLR at 9.05%. Additionally, the Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) at 8.10% and Base Rate at 9.50% remain unchanged.

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punjab national bank has informed the exchanges that its Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rates (MCLR) will remain unchanged across all tenors effective from May 1, 2026. The decision maintains the status quo on lending rates that were previously effective from April 1, 2026, providing stability for borrowers across various loan categories.
MCLR Rate Structure
The bank's MCLR rates across different tenors have been maintained at their existing levels. The overnight MCLR remains at 7.95%, while short-term tenors including one month and three months are held steady at 8.20% and 8.40% respectively. The six-month MCLR continues at 8.60%, with the one-year MCLR—the benchmark for most consumer loans—maintained at 8.75%. For longer-term loans, the three-year MCLR remains unchanged at 9.05%.
| MCLR Tenor | Existing w.e.f. 01.04.2026 |
With effect from 01.05.2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 7.95% | 7.95% |
| One Month | 8.20% | 8.20% |
| Three Month | 8.40% | 8.40% |
| Six Month | 8.60% | 8.60% |
| One year | 8.75% | 8.75% |
| Three years | 9.05% | 9.05% |
Other Benchmark Rates
In addition to MCLR, Punjab National Bank has confirmed that its other benchmark lending rates remain unchanged. The Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) stands at 8.10%, which includes a Basic Spread Premium (BSP) of 0.10%. The Base Rate, another key lending benchmark, continues at 9.50%. These rates will continue to apply until further revisions are announced by the bank.
The communication, dated April 30, 2026, was signed by Bikramjit Shom, Company Secretary, and has been submitted to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited for record purposes.
Historical Stock Returns for Punjab National Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.64% | -4.63% | +4.02% | -9.69% | +6.56% | +212.01% |
Will other major public sector banks follow PNB's lead in maintaining stable MCLR rates, or could competitive pressures emerge?
How might the RBI's upcoming monetary policy decisions in the second quarter of 2026 influence PNB's future rate revisions?
What impact could sustained lending rate stability have on PNB's loan growth and market share in key segments like home loans and SME financing?


































