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- India’s government will keep banks open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, before a three-day strike.
- The United Bankers’ Federation (UFBU) plans a nationwide strike from September 28-30, 2026.
- UFBU demands a five-day banking week, citing a March 2024 wage-revision agreement.
- Bank unions warn the strike could cause a five-day disruption, coinciding with the half-yearly closing on September 30.
- UFBU said it may launch an indefinite strike starting October 26, 2026 if unresolved.
