Economy, Banking and Finance · 3 July 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) launches digital initiatives on 119th Foundation Day

Exam-focused facts from the 3 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) launched the Navjyoti mobile application for human resources, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) services, and a Digital Gold Loan facility on its 119th Foundation Day.
  • PSB introduced the PSB Bharat Connect account designed specifically for central and state government employees.
  • The bank achieved a net profit of ₹1,322 crores.
  • PSB registered the highest Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) growth in the banking sector at 30 per cent.
  • Swarup Kumar Saha serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of PSB.