IndiaIndia’s public banks close for 3 days.
The lenders hold most of India’s bank deposits, leaving millions without branch access this week.
The United Forum of Bank Unions called the strike after a 22 September conciliation meeting failed to secure a 5-day work week.
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank are not part of the union federation and will operate normally.
The unions have set an indefinite nationwide strike for 26 October if the 5-day demand stays unresolved.
Sources: Economic Times