Bank of Punjab approves additional Rs1 billion capital injection into BOP Exchange

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has approved an additional capital injection of Rs 1 billion into its subsidiary, BOP Exchange Private Limited, according to a disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday.

The bank’s Board of Directors, in a meeting held on February 17, 2026, authorised the capital increase to strengthen the subsidiary’s regulatory capital position and support its business growth.

“Bank’s Board of Directors in its meeting held on 17.02.2026 have approved the Injection of an additional capital of PKR 1.0 billion in BOP Exchange Private Limited to meet the required regulatory Capital requirements and support Business growth,” read the notice sent to the PSX. 

The Bank of Punjab had decided in 2023 to establish a wholly owned exchange company with an initial authorised capital of Rs 2.50 billion as part of its diversification strategy.

In September 2024, the State Bank of Pakistan granted an Exchange Company License to BOP Exchange (Private) Limited, allowing it to commence regulated exchange operations. The latest capital injection further strengthens the subsidiary’s capital base as it scales up its operations.