Banks to operate Sunday ahead of nationwide three-day strike action

Banks across India will operate on Sunday to accommodate customers seeking to complete essential transactions before a planned three-day strike disrupts regular services. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which represents approximately 90 percent of the banking workforce, has called the strike action in pursuit of workplace demands including a five-day working week. Union representatives say the strike is necessary to highlight worker concerns regarding operational conditions across the sector. Banking customers have been advised to complete critical transactions including cash withdrawals, deposits, and other essential services before the strike period begins. The UFBU said the action aims to demonstrate worker solidarity on issues affecting employment conditions. Banking sector analysts expect the strike to impact service delivery across both public and private sector institutions, with branches likely to operate with minimal staffing or remain closed throughout the strike period. Customers are encouraged to utilize digital banking platforms and ATMs during the disruption, though transaction volumes may be affected across the system.