PNB Housing Finance Limited has informed the Exchange about Credit Rating
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CARE Ratings has upgraded PNB Housing Finance's long-term credit rating from 'CARE AA+; Stable' to 'CARE AAA; Stable', marking the highest possible rating tier. The upgrade covers ₹74,746 crore of instruments including bank facilities, bonds, non-convertible debentures, and fixed deposits. Short-term rating for commercial paper (₹10,000 crore) was reaffirmed at CARE A1+. The upgrade reflects PNBHFL's strong market position as one of India's top-five housing finance companies with AUM of ₹90,921 crore, improving asset quality (GNPA reduced from 8.1% in FY22 to 0.93% in FY26), and strong promoter backing from Punjab National Bank which holds 27.75% stake and has committed need-based unconditional support. The company reported FY26 net profit of ₹2,291 crore, up 18% from ₹1,936 crore in FY25.
This rating upgrade to the highest tier signals significantly lower credit risk and improved borrowing ability for PNB Housing Finance. It should reduce the company's cost of funds and could attract more institutional investors. For shareholders, the upgrade reflects stronger financial health and reduced risk of default, which is positive for the stock.