PNB Marks 131st Foundation Day with Launch of 34 Financial Products
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | April 12, 2025 |
| Occasion | 131st Foundation Day of Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Founded | April 12, 1895, Lahore (now in Pakistan), as part of the Swadeshi Movement |
| First Account Holder | Lala Lajpat Rai, housed opposite Arya Samaj Mandir in Anarkali, Lahore |
| First Dividend | 4% declared within seven months of operations |
| Total New Launches | 34 innovative products and services |
| Deposit Schemes | 12 schemes for salaried individuals, women, defence personnel, farmers, NRIs, senior citizens, pensioners, students, and youth |
| Digital Transformation | 10 products, including QR code-based feedback system, AI-powered live chat assistant "Pihu", and internal system upgrades |
| Cybersecurity Initiative | Cyber Run - Half Marathon with the theme "Cyber Run - Empowering a Secure Digital India" |
| Objective | Promote awareness of safe digital banking and protection from cyber fraud |
| Participants | Citizens, employees, and stakeholders |
| Outcome | Reinforced PNB's commitment to secure digital banking channels |