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Topic tag · tracked since 23 Sept · also psu bank, public sector banks, public sector bank, state run banks

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Developing2 storylinesBiggest: Bank unions’ September strike and deferral · 24 updates

PSU banks in three lines

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  • The proposed September 28–30 bank strike was deferred after IBA and UFBU reached an understanding
  • Public-sector and regional rural banks opened Sunday, September 27, ahead of the planned strike
  • SBI Chairman C S Setty said the bank’s business could reach Rs 200 lakh crore by 2030

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Market move▼ bearishNifty PSU Bank tanks 2%, stocks dip up to 4%; Analysts flag rate hike woesNifty PSU Bank fell 2%; several PSU bank stocks declined 2–4% on MondayBanksNifty and SensexCanara Bank1 source
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Market move▼ bearishMarket drift lower in early trade; breadth weakThe market drifted lower in early trade, with breadth weakNifty and SensexNSEReal estate1 source
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● mixedBank strike deferred: Are banks open today? Here's what you need to knowBanks will remain open from September 28 to 30 after the UFBU deferred its three-day strikeUnited Forum of Bank UnionsBanksIBA1 source
3h
● mixedAre banks open or closed today? Why 3-day bank strike was deferred by unions; what customers should knowBanks will function as usual during the strike period announced for September 28–30United Forum of Bank UnionsBanks3 sources
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Leadership▼ bearishEight PSU banks lack non-executive chairmen, raising governance concernsEight PSU banks lack non-executive chairmen, raising governance concernsPSUsBanksRBI rules1 source
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▲ bullish3-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 understandingBanksSBIHDFC Bank1 source
12h
▼ bearish3-day bank strike: Will your September salary be delayed? Here’s all you need to knowA bank strike from September 28-30 could delay salaries, depending on banks and employersBanks1 source
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▼ bearishUnions plan a three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28The strike is expected to affect public sector, old-generation private and regional rural banksUnited Forum of Bank UnionsPrivate banksBanks3 sources
16h
Expansion▼ bearishAhead Of Three Day Nationwide Strike, Public Sector Banks Remain Open TodayPublic sector banks remained open Sunday ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strikeBanksUnited Forum of Bank UnionsSBI1 source
20h
▲ bullishSBI chairman says digital banking and customer relationships will drive growthChairman C S Setty said SBI’s strategy is “digital first, customer first, nation always”SBIBanks2 sources
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Policy● mixedRare Sunday for public- and rural sector-banks: Check if your bank is open or closed todayPublic-sector and regional rural banks will open Sunday, September 27, ahead of a three-day nationwide bank-union strikeBanksUnited Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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Policy● mixedHoliday still a working day: Why are banks open on Sunday?Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks were directed to operate normally on Sunday to limit strike disruptionBanksUnited Forum of Bank Unions1 source
2d
● mixedHow much are your banks dependent on insurance commissions?Insurance commissions are a significant source of fee income for some Indian banksInsurance distributionBanksInsurance1 source
2d
Data● mixedGovernment bank jobs barely grew in 5 years even as PSU bank business surged 56%India’s banking sector added 2.72 lakh jobs in five years; PSB workforce remained almost unchangedPSUsBanksJobs and layoffs1 source
2d
Market move▲ bullishRupee recovers as large public sector banks sell US dollarsRupee gained 15 paise to close at 95.81 per US dollar on FridayRupeeUS dollarRBI1 source
2d
● mixedAre you the ‘digital PA’ for your parents?Banks and businesses must do more to support older customersBanksPrivate banks1 source
2d
● mixedBank branches shut on September 26 for fourth Saturday; public banks and RRBs operate September 27SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank branches were closed on September 26BanksSBIHDFC Bank2 sources
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Policy▼ bearishBanks may rejig insurance sales as Irdai proposes sharp commission cutsIRDAI has proposed sharp cuts to insurance commissionsIRDAIInsurance distributionBanks1 source
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Policy▼ bearishThree-day bank strike may disrupt branches around September 30 compliance deadlinesPublic sector bank branches are expected to face disruption during a three-day strikeBanksUnited Forum of Bank Unions2 sources
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● mixedSBI Branches To Remain Open On Sunday In View Of 3-Day Bank StrikeSBI branches will remain open Sunday during the three-day bank strikeSBIBanksUnited Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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Policy● mixedSBI and other PSU banks waive ATM charges during September 28–30 strikePSU lenders waive ATM charges beyond free transaction limits during the three-day strikeSBIPunjab National BankBank of India7 sources
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Policy● mixedAre banks open or closed on Sunday, September 27? Here’s why there’s confusion ahead of the proposed bank unions strikeThe government decided to keep public-sector and rural banks open on September 27, despite the holidayUnited Forum of Bank UnionsBanks1 source
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▼ bearishBanks urge customers to finish transactions before UFBU strike from September 28UFBU has announced a three-day strike beginning September 28BanksPrivate banksSBI3 sources
3d
Market move▼ bearishRupee hits one-week low as oil rally fuels global rate-hike concernsThe rupee fell to a one-week low of 95.95 per dollarRupeeCrude oilUS dollar3 sources
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Legal▼ bearishCan banks recover loans from life insurance payouts? Allahabad HC weighs inAllahabad High Court asked SBI to refund ₹17.29 lakh deducted from a widow’s account for her deceased husband’s loanSBIBanksLife insurance1 source
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Policy▲ bullishSBI expects new UPI merchant fee to cover transaction costs and generate a small surplusSBI will charge a merchant discount rate on UPI payments above ₹2,000 from October 15SBIUPIBanks2 sources
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