Bihar taps PNB investment banking unit to launch BSPTCL IPO plan
Bihar has selected Punjab National Bank's investment banking arm to help launch the BSPTCL IPO, which will combine a fresh issue for grid capex with a state government offer-for-sale for monetization. BSPTCL's FY25 profit and revenue growth strengthens the equity story, but timelines remain early (banks selection, then draft documents), limiting near-term secondary-market impact beyond incremental pipeline visibility for PNB's advisory franchise.
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India’s Bihar state has selected Punjab National Bank’s (PNB) investment banking arm to lead preparations for an initial public offering of Bihar State Power Transmission Co. Ltd. (BSPTCL). The IPO is set to combine a fresh share issue with a sale of existing shares by the state government, with proceeds earmarked for transmission infrastructure and monetisation of the state’s holding. As of 31 March 2025, BSPTCL reported total assets of ₹21,112 crore and FY25 net profit of ₹286 crore, up nearly sixfold year on year. The process has not yet reached filing or pricing and remains within routine underwriting activity.