PNB Appoints Harmanpreet Kaur as Its First-Ever Female Brand Ambassador

In a landmark announcement, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has appointed Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, as its first female brand ambassador. This move reflects the bank’s expanding emphasis on women empowerment, brand modernisation, and customer engagement.

The declaration took place at PNB’s corporate office in New Delhi, during a ceremony themed “Banking On Champions.” Kaur was presented with a framed PNB jersey featuring her name and number, symbolising her induction into the bank’s identity.

Leadership Presence at the Launch Event

The ceremony was attended by PNB’s senior leadership, including:

• Ashok Chandra, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Executive Directors M. Paramasivam, Bibhu Prasad Mahapatra, D. Surendran, and Amit Kumar Srivastava

• Chief Vigilance Officer Raghavendra Kumar

• Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju

Their presence highlighted the institutional importance of the partnership.

New Products Unveiled by Harmanpreet Kaur

During the event, Kaur unveiled four major offerings aimed at strengthening PNB’s digital and premium customer services:

1. PNB RuPay Metal Credit Card Luxura – PNB’s first-ever metal credit card designed for elite customers

2. PNB One 2.0 – An upgraded digital banking platform

3. Digi Surya Ghar – A service supporting solar-based solutions

4. PNB’s onboarding on the IIBX portal – Enabling participation in gold bullion online trading

These launches align with PNB’s vision of innovation, digital-first solutions, and customer-centric services.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Reaction

Calling the moment “surreal,” Harmanpreet shared that she has been banking with PNB since she was 18 years old and opened her first account at PNB Moga branch.

She emphasised:

• PNB’s legacy of supporting financial aspirations

• Its focus on empowering women and youth

• Her excitement in working to inspire future champions

She also became the first customer of the new Luxura Metal Credit Card.

PNB Leadership’s Remarks

MD & CEO Ashok Chandra highlighted:

• The significance of appointing the first woman brand ambassador
• How Harmanpreet’s leadership, discipline, and excellence reflect the bank’s values
• The introduction of Luxura metal card as a benchmark product in premium banking

Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju praised Harmanpreet’s achievements, noting her World Cup-winning leadership and applauding PNB’s digital and MSME initiatives. He expressed satisfaction over the bank’s entry onto the IIBX gold trading platform, calling it an important step.