Punjab National Bank has officially notified stock exchanges about its upcoming Board meeting scheduled for January 19, 2026, to review and approve the bank's quarterly financial performance. The announcement, made on January 13, 2026, follows regulatory requirements under SEBI guidelines for listed companies.

Board Meeting Details

The Board of Directors meeting has been convened to consider and approve the unaudited/reviewed financial results for the reporting period. The meeting will address both standalone and consolidated financial statements covering the bank's performance during this period.

Trading Window Restrictions

In accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the bank's internal policy for prevention of insider trading, specific trading restrictions are currently in effect. The trading window for dealing in Punjab National Bank shares has been closed since January 1, 2026, as communicated to exchanges on December 29, 2025.

Regulatory Compliance

The notification has been submitted in full compliance with Regulation 29 and 50 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. These regulations mandate listed companies to inform stock exchanges about board meetings where financial results will be considered. The communication was signed by Bikramjit Shom, Company Secretary, and officially stamped by the bank's Board & Coordination Division.

Exchange Communication

The formal intimation was sent to both major Indian stock exchanges where Punjab National Bank shares are listed. The notification ensures transparency and provides advance notice to investors and market participants about the upcoming financial disclosure. This standard practice allows stakeholders to prepare for the quarterly results announcement and maintains market integrity during the review period.

Punjab National Bank has been penalized by the Reserve Bank of India for operational lapses in currency management. The public sector bank disclosed the regulatory action on January 9, revealing specific details about the penalty and its financial implications.

Penalty Details

The central bank imposed the monetary penalty following a compliance review that identified issues with the bank's currency chest operations. The penalty stems from a minor shortage of notes discovered at one of PNB's currency chests during regulatory inspection.

Bank's Response

Punjab National Bank has acknowledged the penalty and provided assurance regarding its financial position. The bank emphasized that the imposed penalty will not create any significant financial burden on its operations or affect its overall performance metrics.

Regulatory Context

Currency chests serve as critical infrastructure in India's banking system, acting as storage points for currency notes and coins. Banks operating these facilities must maintain strict compliance with RBI guidelines regarding inventory management, security protocols, and accurate record-keeping. Any discrepancies in currency holdings can result in regulatory penalties as part of the central bank's supervisory framework.

The penalty reflects RBI's continued focus on ensuring proper currency management across the banking sector, with regular inspections and compliance reviews forming part of standard regulatory oversight.