PNB reported a loss of INR45.3b due to its weak operating performance and elevated provisions of INR97.6b. NII declined 15% QoQ to INR39.7b, as the domestic margin shrank 44bp QoQ to 2.5%. Other income declined 15% QoQ to INR17.1b, led by muted treasury gains. Operating expenses grew 16% QoQ to INR28.4b, led by wage-related 2 November 2018 provisions. Consequently, PPoP was subdued at INR 28.4b (-13% YoY). loss of INR69.2b, which was partly offset by tax credit of INR23.9b.