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Here is a brief profile and history of Punjab National Bank, India
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Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank (PNB) was established in 1895 at Lahore. PNB has the distinction of being the first Indian bank to have been started solely with Indian capital. In 1969, Punjab National Bank was nationalized along with 13 other banks.

Punjab National Bank serves over 3.5 crore customers and has the largest branch network in India - 4062 branches and 447 extension counters spread all over the country. Punjab National Bank has achieved many awards and distinctions. Major among them are:
  • Ranked 21st amongst top 500 companies by the leading financial daily, Economic Times.
  • Ranked as 323rd biggest bank in the world by Bankers Almanac (January 2006), London.
  • Earned 9th place among India's Most Trusted top 50 service brands in Economic Times- A.C Nielson Survey.
  • Ranked 368 amongst the top 1000 banks in the world according to "The Banker" London.
  • Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance - 2005 by Institute of Directors.
  • FICCI's Rural Development Award for Excellence in Rural Development - 2005.













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