PNB shares jump 6% as Q1 profit soars 214%, beats Street estimates. What next?

Punjab National Bank shares rose sharply on Monday after the PSU lender reported a 214% YoY jump in Q1FY27 net profit, beating Street estimates. Strong asset quality, lower provisions and improving margins prompted JM Financial to upgrade the stock and Motilal Oswal to reiterate its Buy rating with a higher target.