Context:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has successfully migrated its corporate website to www.pnb.bank.in, becoming the first Public Sector Bank in India to adopt the ‘.bank.in’ domain, as per RBI’s recent guidelines.
Key Highlights:
- New Domain: PNB’s corporate website is now www.pnb.bank.in, replacing the old www.pnb.co.in.
- Regulatory Framework: Move made in line with the RBI circular (April 22, 2025) on migration to the ‘.bank.in’ domain.
- Registrar: The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) is the exclusive registrar for this domain.
- Objective:
- Strengthen cyber security.
- Prevent frauds and phishing attacks.
- Enhance public trust in digital banking.
- Future Plans: RBI also proposes an exclusive “fin.in” domain for other non-bank financial entities.
