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bank strike news

Bank strike today: Is SBI open or closed on January 27? Check details

After UFBU announced the strike, the State Bank of India issued a circular, where it said that bank operations might experience a hit today.
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Banks across India may be closed on January 27: Why a strike has been called

Signage at the State Bank of India (SBI) headquarters in Mumbai.
Updated on Jan 25, 2026 12:03 pm IST

Stock market soars with bank stocks rising the most as strike gets called off

Stock market rally: A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 02:28 pm IST

Bank Strike Today: Are banks open today? What's the status of union strike?

Banks will be upon today after nationwide strike was called off
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 03:16 pm IST

Are banks open on March 24? United Forum of Bank Unions strike update inside

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) announced a nationwide two-day strike on March 24 and 25.
Published on Mar 23, 2025 11:26 am IST

Bank strike next week: Date, which banks and services will be affected

It is advisable to contact your nearest bank branch much in advance and make plans accordingly for any banking needs. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 08:44 pm IST

Bank union forum calls for nationwide strike on March 24 and 25

The demands raised included filling up the workmen and officer director posts in public sector banks, along with resolving residual issues with the IBA and amending the Gratuity Act to raise the ceiling to 25 lakh, aligning it with the scheme for government employees and seeking exemption from income tax.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 03:18 pm IST

Nationwide Bank strike called off, all banking transactions to continue: Report

The banks are open on November 19 which happens to be the third Saturday of this month.
Published on Nov 19, 2022 09:04 am IST

Bank strike on November 19: Nationwide protest tomorrow. Details here

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Updated on Nov 18, 2022 04:31 pm IST

Bank strike on November 19, banking and ATM services might be hit: Report

As per rules, November 19 happens to be the third Saturday. The banks remain open on the first and third Saturdays.
Updated on Nov 14, 2022 03:48 pm IST

Bharat Bandh on March 28-29: Bank services likely to be hit. Details here

Services at various banks as the unions have called for a strike across the country.
Published on Mar 26, 2022 11:05 pm IST

Shutters down for banks as employee strike continues for second day

Banks remained closed across many parts of the country on Friday following the strike
Published on Dec 17, 2021 12:58 pm IST

Banking services hit in Jharkhand as PSB employees begin 2-day strike 

Bank employees, during the protest in Ranchi, raise slogans during the protest against the central government's decision to privatize public sector banks (PSBs).
Published on Dec 16, 2021 06:54 pm IST

Public sector banks to go on strike from today: Know what services will be hit

Bank unions want the government to scrap the plan to privatise two public sector lenders.
Published on Dec 16, 2021 06:58 am IST

General insurance, LIC employees observing strike on March 17, 18. All you need

The AIIEA representatives had also met with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other MPs last month to oppose the IPO of LIC. (Ramesh Pathania/Mint)
Published on Mar 17, 2021 05:12 pm IST

'His daadi would...': Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul, mentions Indira Gandhi

Nirmala Sitharaman said the Congress privatised tax payers' money and nationalised corruption.
Updated on Mar 16, 2021 06:06 pm IST

Bank workers' salary, pension will be protected in case of privatisation: FM

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said all banks will not be privatised.
Updated on Mar 16, 2021 05:29 pm IST

Congress alleges Centre trying to finish banking industry through privatisation

Over 10 lakh bank employees and officers are participating in the strike. In picture - Bank employees strike in Thiruvananthapuram.
Published on Mar 16, 2021 02:41 pm IST

Nationwide bank strike on for day 2, opposition seeks Sitharaman’s statement

Employees of various banks hold a banner as they shout slogans during a protest against the Privatization of Public Sector Banks and retrograde banking reforms during a two-day Nationwide strike in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Mar 16, 2021 02:26 pm IST

Two-day nationwide bank strike: Here's how day 1 panned out

All India Nationalised Bank Officers' Federation (AINBOF) organised demonstrations across the country.
Updated on Mar 15, 2021 11:24 pm IST

News updates from HT: 'I am a street fighter' says Mamata Banerjee in rally

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Published on Mar 15, 2021 09:08 pm IST

Bank strike: Congress lends support; says govt responsible for inconvenience

Banks employees protesting against privatization at Parliament street in New Delhi on Monday.
Published on Mar 15, 2021 08:39 pm IST

Nationwide strike impacts banking services of PSU banks

Punjab National Bank employees with posters shout slogans over various demands including privatization during the nationwide bank strike in Jalandhar on Monday.
Published on Mar 15, 2021 01:56 pm IST

Banking services in Maharashtra hit as 40,000 bank employees join two-day strike

Last month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the privatisation of two public sector banks (PSBs) as part of the government's disinvestment plan in the Union Budget for the next fiscal
Published on Mar 15, 2021 12:11 pm IST

2-day nationwide bank strike from today, services likely to be affected

As a part of nationwide strike, the bank employees protesting against the central government against the privatisation of the public sector banks at Hall gate in Amritsar on Monday.
Updated on Mar 15, 2021 01:00 pm IST

Bank strike on March 15, 16; services may get affected

Banks like State bank of India, Canara Bank have informed their customers that the services in branches and their offices might get affected during the normal working hours if the strike materializes.
Updated on Mar 15, 2021 08:37 am IST

Banks to remain closed for 4 days from March 13. Here's why

The State Bank of India has cautioned its customer about the strikes hitting regular banking hours and services. Photographer: Anindito Mukherjee/Bloomberg
Published on Mar 12, 2021 08:58 pm IST

Two-day bank strike on March 15,16; services likely to be affected

UFBU also made it clear that the strike is for issues relating to the industry and not for any specific bank-level issue. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 04, 2021 12:23 pm IST

2-day nationwide bank strike for wage revision begins, services hit

A two-day ban strike beginning today is likely to impact normal banking operation.
Updated on Feb 01, 2020 03:06 am IST

2-day nationwide bank strike to be held today

The two-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), demanding early wage revision settlement, will begin from Friday.
Updated on Jan 31, 2020 07:10 am IST