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Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA

• UFBU deferred the planned three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA
• A high-level committee will discuss five-day work week and Saturday holidays
• Averted disruption benefits bank customers and supports continuity at Indian banks

HSBC targets affluent Indian clients, intensifying competition with local banks

• HSBC is stepping up its India push to drive growth among affluent clients
• The move puts it in more direct competition with ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra
• More competition for affluent customers puts ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra in focus

PC Jeweller clears dues to 14 banks and becomes debt-free

• PC Jeweller cleared dues to all 14 consortium banks ahead of schedule
• Its stock rallied 89% in six months
• Debt-free status may ease balance-sheet concerns for PC Jeweller shareholders

Are banks open or closed today? Why 3-day bank strike was deferred by unions; what customers should know

• Banks will function as usual during the strike period announced for September 28–30
• Unions deferred the planned three-day bank strike
• Normal branch operations avoid disruption for customers and businesses reliant on PSU banks

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Bank Strike Called Off At Last Minute: What Led To The Decision?

• UFBU deferred its proposed agitation programmes and strike actions after reaching an understanding with IBA
• Avoided bank strike removes an immediate disruption risk for Indian banks

YES Bank shares fall 4% on Citi's negative watch; Axis Bank also in focus

Coal India Unit SECL said to hire banks for $800 million IPO

• SECL appointed ICICI Securities, SBI Capital Markets, Motilal Oswal and IDBI Capital Markets as advisers
• An IPO may create a listing opportunity in coal; Coal India shareholders are exposed

11:11 | Bank strike postponed, UPI MDR in Supreme Court, Gold prices fall, LPU strike and more

• Bank strike postponed after banking unions changed course
• The delay reduces near-term disruption risk for Indian banks

7 aggressive hybrid funds delivered 12%+ 5-year SIP returns; Bank of India led with 16.5%

• Seven aggressive hybrid funds delivered 12% or more in five-year SIP returns
• Bank of India Aggressive Hybrid Fund led with 16.50%
• Five-year SIP returns may influence flows among Indian hybrid funds and asset managers

Market drift lower in early trade; breadth weak

• The market drifted lower in early trade, with breadth weak
• All NSE sectoral indices were in red; realty, metals and PSU banks fell most
• Weakness in realty and PSU banks weighs on exposure to those sectors

Dharmesh Kant bets on banks, mining and AI themes; cautious on FMCG

• Dharmesh Kant highlighted value in Coal India and favoured banks, mining and AI themes
• He was cautious on FMCG and discussed automobiles and consumption
• Coal India and bank stocks are exposed to Kant’s stated preferences; FMCG faces his caution

ET EXPLAINER: How RBI’s new valuation rules change the way banks view REITs, InvITs

• RBI amended the valuation framework for REITs and InvITs
• Valuation changes affect Indian banks’ exposure to REITs and InvITs

Bank strike deferred: Are banks open today? Here's what you need to know

• Banks will remain open from September 28 to 30 after the UFBU deferred its three-day strike
• The union deferred the strike after talks with the IBA on five-day banking and the PLI scheme
• Deferred disruption supports continuity for Indian banks, including PSU lenders

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Business News Live: Bank strike postponed after agreement with IBA; Check details

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Bank holidays in October 2026: Check state-wise RBI holiday list of 11 days

• RBI’s October 2026 holiday calendar lists 11 days when banks will be closed
• Bank closures may affect branch services and transactions at Indian banks

Are banks open today? Check the latest update on September 28-30 bank strike and bank holiday status on Monday

• Banks are expected to remain open on September 28 after the proposed strike was deferred
• Deferred disruption supports normal operations for Indian banks

Explained: Why 3-day bank strike has been deferred and why it was called on 28, 29, 30 Sept — what changed in between?

• A planned three-day bank strike for September 28–30 has been deferred
• The strike’s deferral reduces near-term disruption risk for Indian banks and their customers

Japanese bond yields climb towards multi-decade highs on inflation, BOJ tightening bets

• Japanese bond yields climbed as services inflation and BOJ rate-hike expectations weighed on debt prices

Unions plan a three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28

• The strike is expected to affect public sector, old-generation private and regional rural banks
• Digital banking and services are also expected to be impacted
• Disrupted branch services may affect customers and operations at Indian public and private banks

Eight PSU banks lack non-executive chairmen, raising governance concerns

• Eight PSU banks lack non-executive chairmen, raising governance concerns
• Governance gaps put PSU bank oversight under scrutiny, including at listed lenders

Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show

NRI deposit inflows surge nearly sevenfold to $36.2 billion in April-July FY27

• FCNR(B) deposit flows reached $34.53 billion in April-July FY27
• LRS outward remittances rose 4.7% year-on-year to $9.37 billion
• Stronger foreign-currency deposits support bank funding and India’s forex position

Bank employees worked on Sunday but Monday strike deferred; change in plan triggers meme fest online

• Bank employees worked Sunday ahead of a planned three-day strike
• The strike was deferred after late-night talks between IBA and UFBU
• Deferring the strike limits disruption risk for Indian banks

HDFC Bank CEO's to-do list in coming weeks: Growth, Casa, investor trust

• The incoming HDFC Bank chief faces priorities including retail and deposit growth, rebuilding CASA and improving margins
• HDFC Bank’s growth and margin execution will affect its shareholders and Indian private-bank sentiment

3-day bank strike deferred after bank union body meet: Will SBI, HDFC Bank remain open on Monday, 28 September?

• The proposed three-day bank strike from September 28 to 30 was deferred after IBA and UFBU reached an understanding
• Strike deferral avoids disruption for SBI and other public-sector banks; private lenders may also benefit from smoother transactions

Bank strike on 28, 29, 30 September deferred; salaried individuals to get money in account as usual?

• The bank strike planned for 28–30 September has been deferred
• Salaried individuals are expected to receive money in their accounts as usual
• Normal bank operations avoid disruption for Indian businesses and salaried customers

Finance Ministry seeks banks' inputs on AI tools for loan collection, assesses adoption

• The Finance Ministry has sought banks' feedback on AI-driven loan collection tools
• The review covers adoption and customer-protection practices
• Scrutiny of collection practices may affect Indian banks and digital lenders using AI

Grain trader deposited Rs 5.2 crore cash in bank, filed ITR declaring Rs 7.65 lakh income, got unexplained deposit income tax notice; won case in ITAT Delhi for this reason

3-day nationwide bank strike called off

Bank of Maharashtra among 5 stocks showing RSI trending up

• Bank of Maharashtra was among five Nifty 500 stocks gaining over 3% on September 25
• Momentum may support Bank of Maharashtra shares and broader bank stocks

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Axis Bank Share Price Live Updates: Axis Bank Faces a Small Drop in Market Value

SBI Share Price Live Updates: SBI's beta reflects its investment profile

RBI net dollar purchases hit record $18.65 bn in July: Monthly bulletin

• RBI net dollar purchases reached a record $18.65 bn in July, driven by a concessional swap facility
• RBI’s outstanding net forward-market short position surged to a record $136.77 bn
• RBI’s dollar buying and forward positions may affect rupee liquidity and Indian banks’ currency-market conditions

Can money collected for someone else be taxed as your income? ITAT ruling on ₹20.33 lakh cash deposits

• An 89-year-old retired principal said ₹20.33 lakh in deposits were hostel fees collected for an education society
• He said only ₹2,251 was his own income

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Bank strike from September 28-30: ATMs and 9 other services customers can avail without a branch visit; check list

• Nationwide bank strike planned for September 28–30 over a five-day workweek demand
• Cheque clearing and cash transactions could be disrupted; some services remain available without branch visits
• Disruption could affect Indian banks, especially PSU lenders, and customers’ access to branch services

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3-day bank strike: Will your September salary be delayed? Here’s all you need to know

• A bank strike from September 28-30 could delay salaries, depending on banks and employers
• Public sector banks might face disruption
• Possible service disruption may affect PSU bank operations and customer transactions

SBI developing GIFT City specific products for NRI customers, says Chairman Setty

Moving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuity

Premium travel cards are changing as banks tie perks to broader customer relationships; here’s what you need to know

High credit-deposit ratio does not signal funding vulnerability: RBI report

• RBI report says a high credit-deposit ratio alone does not signal funding vulnerability
• The ratio should be assessed alongside liquidity, capital and other prudential measures
• The assessment informs deposit and lending risk perceptions for Indian banks

Bank strike: Over 50% banking users faced delays accessing their own money; 67% flag repeated KYC