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Banks open on Sunday ahead of nationwide strike: Will you get your salary today?

1 source · first seen 11:13 27 Sept · updated 11:13 27 Sept

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  • Banks were asked to disburse salaries in advance to avoid disruptions during a nationwide strike
  • Advance salary payments may help customers, while Indian banks face strike-related operational disruption

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Bank unions’ September strike and deferral

Bank unions planned a nationwide strike for September 28–30, seeking a five-day work week and pension reforms. The Centre and banks took steps to limit disruption, including early salary payments and Sunday banking; unions later deferred the strike after talks with the IBA.

Sunday, 27 September

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    Unions plan a three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28
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    Banks open on Sunday ahead of nationwide strike: Will you get your salary today?
  5. 2 sources
    Banks open today on Sunday: Check if all banks are open or closed today ahead of strike

Saturday, 26 September

  1. No ATM charges, banks to operate on Sunday: What initiatives did Centre take to minimise disruptions during 3-day strike
  2. Bank strike: Will ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank remain open?

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