PNB's share price declined over 2% as Morgan Stanley retained an 'underweight' rating and Citi Research maintained a 'sell' post Q1 business update.
Morgan Stanley noted that PNB's loan growth has decelerated and domestic loans or deposit growth moderated compared to the last quarter.
Citi expects PNB's RAM segments to drive growth with deposits increasing by 12.8% year-on-year.
PNB's stock fell 2.04% to Rs 111.53 apiece but later traded 1.51% lower. Analysts have mixed ratings, with the average 12-month consensus price target indicating a 2.9% downside.