PNB owned a 15.22% stake, valued at Rs 1394.52 crore in UTI Asset Management Company as of September 30

Shares of Punjab National Bank (PNB) rallied more than 8 % on Friday's trade to take their winning streak to the eighth straight session

Friday's rally in the counter was seen after DIPAM approved the divestment of the bank's stake in UTI Asset Management Company in single or multiple tranches.

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UTI AMC has been promoted by four sponsors, namely, SBI, LIC, BOB, and PNB, they collectively hold 45.16% of the shares of UTI AMC

In the past month, the PNB shares appreciated by 27%, as compared to a 4.6% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex.

On Thursday, Nov 23, PNB informed that 'CARE Ratings' has revised the outlook for the Bank's AT-1, Tier II Bonds & Infra Bonds from 'Stable' to 'Positive’

The Research-based broking house Prabhudas Lilladher has given buy on decline till Rs 45 for the upside target of Rs 57-60 per share on 23 Nov

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