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Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike to press for 5-day workweek
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called a nationwide strike on September 11, 2026, demanding a five‑day workweek and resolution of wage issues, leading to closures across public sector banks. Digital banking remained operational while thousands of branches, especially in Madhya Pradesh, faced significant service disruptions.
The Hindu National
11 Sept 2026
bank strikefive-day workweekpublic sector banks
