Archive · 18 Jan 2026
PNB Expands Digital and Startup Banking in Bengaluru
Punjab National Bank (PNB) is planning to open new digital branches and a startup branch in Bengaluru.
The bank wants to use more technology in its services and help new businesses.
They also have special plans for women, like insurance and loans.
The bank's leader, Ashok Chandra, met with employees to talk about these plans and how to make the bank better.
PNB already has many branches in Karnataka and wants to open more.
They also introduced a special credit card for rich customers.
PNB plans to open Digital Branches in major technology parks across Bengaluru.
A dedicated Startup Branch will be established in Electronic City to support startups and new-age enterprises.
PNB is enhancing its MSME Digital Loans and focusing on digital schemes like PM SVAnidhi and PM Vishwakarma.
The bank launched the 'Luxura' Metal Credit Card for High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs).
PNB is prioritizing women empowerment with initiatives like cancer insurance for women savings account holders and priority lending for women entrepreneurs.
- Who
- Punjab National Bank (PNB) and its MD & CEO Ashok Chandra
- What
- Expansion of digital and startup banking presence in Bengaluru
- When
- Current and upcoming years
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To strengthen digital delivery, enhance customer convenience, and support innovation-driven growth
- Bank
- Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- MD & CEO
- Ashok Chandra
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Initiatives
- Digital Branches, Startup Branch, Luxura Credit Card
- Focus Areas
- Digital banking, startups, MSMEs, women empowerment
- Current Branches
- 155 across 31 districts in Karnataka
- Women Workforce
- 29-30% of PNB's workforce
- Special Initiatives
- Cancer insurance for women, SHG support
