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Kotak Bank vs Punjab National Bank Uptime — Week of 20 April 2026

21 April 2026·Uptrue Team

🏦 Banking & Finance Weekly Comparison

Uptrue monitored two major Indian banking platforms during the week of April 20, 2026. Punjab National Bank (pnbindia.in) delivered 99.67% uptime with a single 9-minute incident, while Kotak Bank's primary domain (kotakbank.com) was unavailable throughout the monitoring period, returning a landing page indicating the domain is for sale.

TL;DR

PNB maintained 99.67% uptime with only 1 incident causing 9 minutes of downtime
Kotak Bank's monitored domain showed 0% availability during the observation week
PNB response times averaged 4153ms; Kotak response data was unavailable
Data collected via Uptrue's independent monitoring infrastructure

Uptime This Week

Punjab National Bank achieved 99.67% uptime over the monitoring period, representing reliable service for the vast majority of users. Kotak Bank's primary domain registered 0% uptime, though this may reflect a domain configuration issue rather than core banking infrastructure failure. The dramatic difference suggests PNB maintained normal operations while Kotak's web presence was inaccessible.

Response Time

PNB's average response time of 4153ms is elevated for a banking interface, though the service remained responsive despite this latency. Kotak Bank response time data was unavailable due to the domain's inaccessibility during the monitoring window.

Incidents & Downtime

PNB experienced a single incident resulting in 9 minutes of total downtime, a minimal impact over a week-long monitoring period. Kotak Bank recorded zero detectable incidents, though this is misleading given the domain's complete unavailability—suggesting either a fundamental access issue or domain status change rather than intermittent incidents.

Historical Context

Banking and finance sectors typically maintain 99.9% or higher uptime standards due to regulatory requirements and customer expectations. Extended unavailability or domain issues in this sector warrant immediate investigation and remediation.

Which Should You Choose?

For active banking services, PNB's 99.67% uptime and single minor incident demonstrate operational reliability. Kotak Bank's domain status requires clarification before any technical comparison is valid; confirm whether monitoring should target alternative endpoints or if domain migration has occurred.

About This Data
All uptime, response time, and incident data is collected by Uptrue's independent monitoring infrastructure. HTTP checks run every 5 minutes. An incident is recorded only after 2+ consecutive failed checks. Uptrue is not affiliated with any monitored service. For corrections: reports@uptrue.io

Frequently Asked Questions

Which bank showed more reliable uptime during this monitoring period?

Punjab National Bank was more reliable, maintaining 99.67% uptime compared to Kotak Bank's 0% availability. PNB's single 9-minute incident represented a minimal disruption, whereas Kotak's domain was inaccessible throughout the week.

How often does Punjab National Bank experience downtime?

During the week of April 20, 2026, PNB experienced one downtime incident lasting 9 minutes, equating to 0.33% unavailability. This single incident across seven days indicates generally stable service, though users should monitor longer periods for comprehensive trend analysis.

How is this uptime and response time data collected?

All data in this report comes from Uptrue's independent monitoring infrastructure, which continuously checks availability and performance of the specified domains. Uptrue uses automated synthetic monitoring to measure uptime percentages, response times, and incident detection without relying on vendor-provided metrics.