Punjab National Bank (PNB) reported weak quarterly numbers but lower provisions aided profitability. In absolute terms, GNPA and NNPA were stable but in percentage terms, they deteriorated due to muted advances. Net interest income (NII) declined by 11.7% y-o-y driven by muted loan growth and a decline in margins. However, by virtue of lower provisions (declined by 65% y-o-y) PNB reported a net profit of Rs. 1018.6 crore. While the overall loan book de grew by 8% q-o-q, the management's guidance of 10% loan growth for FY20E looks achievable,...