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PNB Partners with TCIL to Strengthen IT Infrastructure and Accelerate Digital Transformation

MoU aims to boost Punjab National Bank’s technology backbone with TCIL’s expertise in IT consultancy, project management, and secure digital solutions, supporting the Digital India mission.
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New Delhi: In a significant step toward strengthening India’s digital banking ecosystem, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Communications. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at TCIL’s headquarters in New Delhi, marking a new phase in PNB’s technology modernization journey.

The MoU was formalized in the presence of senior leaders from both institutions. Sanjeev Kumar, CMD of TCIL, led the delegation from the technology side, while Manish Agrawal, General Manager, PNB, represented the banking major along with senior executives.

Driving IT Modernization in Banking

Under the agreement, TCIL will bring its proven expertise in IT consultancy, project management, and turnkey execution to accelerate PNB’s digital growth. The collaboration will focus on:

  • Building resilient IT infrastructure to support growing transaction volumes,
  • Ensuring regulatory-compliant technologies that align with RBI guidelines,
  • Overseeing RFP lifecycle management and system integration, and
  • Acting as Project Management Consultant (PMC) or Project Implementing Agency (PIA) depending on the project scope.

Speaking at the signing, Sanjeev Kumar highlighted TCIL’s role as a trusted technology enabler, saying the company would help PNB “advance its IT foundation and deliver greater value to customers.”

On the other hand, Manish Agrawal called the partnership a milestone in PNB’s digital transformation, emphasizing that it would help the bank respond to the evolving needs of millions of customers across India.

Read also: Banking on Innovation: PNB Launches First Startup-Centric Branch in New Delhi to Boost Entrepreneurial Growth- Details Inside

Boost to Digital India Mission

The collaboration is expected to speed up the adoption of new technologies, improve operational resilience, and deliver secure, faster, and more reliable banking services. Beyond strengthening PNB’s capabilities, the initiative contributes to the Government of India’s Digital India vision, aiming to expand trust in technology-led financial services and foster financial inclusion.

Broader Significance

  • For customers, this means smoother digital transactions and enhanced service reliability.
  • For PNB, the tie-up is a chance to sharpen its competitive edge against private banks and fintech challengers.
  • For TCIL, the partnership strengthens its positioning as a key PSU in the digital transformation space, building on its global track record in telecom and IT projects.

As banking rapidly shifts toward digital-first models, partnerships like this are becoming critical to ensure security, compliance, and innovation at scale.

About PNB

Punjab National Bank (PNB), established in 1894 and headquartered in New Delhi, is one of India’s largest public sector banks. It provides a wide range of financial services, including retail, corporate, and digital banking, and serves millions of customers through its extensive branch and ATM network as well as modern online platforms.

About TCIL

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Communications, was founded in 1978 and is also headquartered in New Delhi. TCIL specializes in telecom and IT consultancy, system integration, e-governance, ICT solutions, and turnkey project management, with operations in India and more than 80 countries worldwide.

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