PNB reported operating loss of INR4.5b due to tepid revenue lines and sharply higher operating expenses (on account of AS-15 provisions). NII declined 23% QoQ (-17% YoY), while other income fell ~49% QoQ. Provisions of INR203.5b (significantly higher) led to PBT loss of INR208b. PBT loss was offset by tax credit of INR73.8b, resulting in a loss of INR134.2b. Slippages spiked to INR309.9b (27.4% annualized) on account of one fraud account related to gems and jewellery (INR75.8b) and the RBI's revised stressed asset framework (INR102.37b). The bank further reported a divergence of INR22.07b (GNPA). GNPL/NNPL ratios, thus, increased sharply to 18.4%/11.2%, with absolute GNPA/NNPA up 51%/43% QoQ.