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Banks advise customers to complete essential transactions ahead of 3-day strike

The UFBU deferred the shutdown after agreeing with the Indian Banks' Association to form a committee on Saturdays and other unresolved demands.

  • On Sunday, the United Forum of Bank Unions deferred its planned three-day nationwide strike after reaching an understanding with the Indian Banks' Association on pending demands.
  • Both parties agreed to immediately form a high-level committee to deliberate on declaring remaining Saturdays as holidays, exploring alternatives acceptable to all stakeholders and customers.
  • Unions have long pressed for a five-day work week, improved pension benefits, and an option for employees under the National Pension System to switch to the Old Pension Scheme .
  • To mitigate disruptions, the State Bank of India advised customers to use digital channels; branches remained open on Sunday ahead of the originally scheduled strike.
  • Despite the deferral, the UFBU has threatened an indefinite strike beginning October 26 if demands remain unresolved, while the Finance Ministry appealed for dialogue, saying most concerns were substantially addressed.
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Tribune India broke the news in Chandigarh, India on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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