PNB Signs MoU with C-DOT to Strengthen Comprehensive IT Solutions
Collaboration focuses on secure, scalable banking technology solutions
Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier R&D institution under the Ministry of Communications, to strengthen its IT infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation. The partnership aims to deliver secure, scalable, and customer-centric technology solutions for India’s rapidly evolving banking sector.
The MoU was signed at C-DOT Headquarters, New Delhi, in the presence of senior dignitaries. Representing PNB were Manish Agrawal, GM, Surendra Vishwakarma, GM, Manish Sharma, DGM, and other senior executives, while C-DOT was represented by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela, EVP1, Shikha Srivastava, EVP2, Rajeev Kumar, Registrar, and senior officials.
Under the agreement, C-DOT will provide a suite of advanced solutions including switching and routing, wireless technology, software applications, cybersecurity solutions, and quantum communication tools. The institution will also extend end-to-end support for solution design, integration, deployment, operational assistance, and maintenance—ensuring compliance, security, and scalability aligned with PNB’s strategic goals.
Speaking on the occasion, Manish Agrawal, GM-IT, PNB, said: “This strategic partnership with C-DOT marks a milestone in PNB’s IT transformation journey. Leveraging C-DOT’s expertise, we will accelerate modernisation, enhance customer touchpoints, and deliver secure, seamless digital banking services across India. Together, we are creating a resilient, technology-driven, and customer-first banking ecosystem.”
Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT, added: “We firmly believe that fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with Punjab National Bank is a crucial step towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, by extending secure, efficient, and digitally inclusive financial services to citizens. This initiative reflects our collective commitment to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, which are core to C-DOT’s mission.”
This collaboration is expected to enhance PNB’s operational resilience, enable faster adoption of indigenous technologies, and strengthen trust in technology-driven financial services. It also aligns with the Government of India’s Digital India vision, reinforcing efforts to create a robust, digitally inclusive banking landscape.
