Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Bank of Baroda Launches bob PAL for Instant Investment-Backed Liquidity
Bank of Baroda has introduced a new borrowing service called bob PAL.
It lets customers use some investments as security for a loan.
Eligible investments include shares, mutual funds, bonds, debentures and Sovereign Gold Bonds.
Customers can borrow between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 crore.
For amounts up to Rs 1 crore, they can apply digitally.
They can use the money for short-term personal or business needs.
They do not have to sell their investments to get the money.
They pay interest only on the amount they actually use.
Bank of Baroda has launched bob PAL, an overdraft facility secured against investments.
Customers can pledge shares, mutual funds, bonds, debentures and Sovereign Gold Bonds.
The facility offers overdrafts ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 crore.
Digital onboarding is available for limits up to Rs 1 crore through multiple channels.
Borrowers pay interest only on the amount used while retaining their investments and related benefits.
- Who
- Bank of Baroda launched bob PAL, with Executive Director Sanjay Mudaliar commenting on the facility.
- What
- A digitally enabled overdraft facility against securities, offering limits from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 crore.
- When
- The launch date is not specified in the report.
- Where
- Mumbai; digital access is available through bob World, Internet Banking and Bank of Baroda’s website.
- Why
- To provide faster and flexible access to secured credit for short-term personal or business requirements without requiring customers to liquidate investments.
- Facility
- bob PAL, or Portfolio-backed Approved Limit
- Eligible securities
- Equity shares, mutual funds, bonds, debentures and Sovereign Gold Bonds
- Overdraft range
- Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 crore
- Digital processing limit
- Up to Rs 1 crore
- Interest structure
- Interest is charged only on the amount utilised
- Investment benefits
- Customers retain applicable benefits such as dividends and bonuses
- Stated purpose
- Short-term personal or business requirements