Three-Day Bank Strike Deferred After Late-Night Talks

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:46 AM on 28 Sep 2026

A late-night meeting between the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the United Forum of Bank Unions led to the deferment of a proposed three-day strike. The decision followed assurances that a high-level committee would examine the demand for a five-day working week. The half-yearly closing period also reportedly influenced the IBA’s decision to provide assurances to union leaders during Sunday talks.