Punjab & Sind Bank Board Approves Q2 Results and ₹8000 Crore Capital Raise by March 2027
Punjab & Sind Bank's board approved Q2 results showing increased profit and reduced NPAs, along with plans to raise ₹8000 crore capital via equity and bonds by March 2027.
The announcement includes improved quarterly financial results and approval for a large-scale capital raise of ₹8000 crore. These factors are highly significant for the bank's solvency, growth prospects, and overall market perception, thus having a high impact.
The bank reported strong financial performance with increased net profits and significant improvement in asset quality (reduced Gross and Net NPAs, higher Provision Coverage Ratio). The approval of substantial capital raising plans (₹8000 crore total) indicates strategic growth and strengthens the bank's financial position.
The Board of Directors of Punjab & Sind Bank, in its meeting held on October 16, 2025, has approved the following: * Reviewed Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter (Q2) and Half Year ended September 30, 2025. * Raising capital up to ₹5000 crore in one or more tranches by March 2027. This includes: * Up to ₹3000 crore of Equity Shares through QIP/FPO/Right Issue. * Up to ₹2000 crore of Basel III compliant Additional Tier I or Tier II Bonds or combination(s) thereof. * Raising funds of ₹3000 crore in the form of Long Term Infrastructure Bonds in one or more tranches by March 2027.
Key financial highlights for the period ended September 30, 2025: * Net Profit after tax for the quarter increased to ₹294.52 crore from ₹239.59 crore in Q2 FY25. * Net Profit after tax for the half year increased to ₹563.68 crore from ₹421.09 crore in H1 FY25. * Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) improved significantly to 2.92% from 4.21% as of September 30, 2024. * Net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) also improved to 0.83% from 1.46% as of September 30, 2024. * The Provision Coverage Ratio (including T.W.O) stood at 91.88% as of September 30, 2025, up from 88.56% a year ago.
The bank charged ₹12.00 crore to the Profit & Loss account for pension liability in the current quarter and ₹24.00 crore for the half year, with an unamortized balance of ₹23.27 crore carried forward. There was no deviation in the utilization of funds raised during the quarter.
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