Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) has advised customers to complete urgent branch-based banking work by September 25 as the United Forum of Bank Unions has called a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, potentially disrupting regular branch operations.
Key Takeaways
- Tripura Gramin Bank has asked customers to complete essential branch-dependent transactions by September 25.
- The proposed nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to 30, 2026.
- ATMs, digital banking, payment applications and other alternate channels are expected to remain available as far as possible.
Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB has asked customers to complete essential branch-dependent banking transactions by September 25. The advisory comes ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30, 2026.
The bank said it is making arrangements to maintain essential services and reduce inconvenience during the strike period. Customers have also been advised to use digital and alternative banking channels for routine requirements wherever possible.
Customers Asked to Plan Banking Needs Early
TGB has urged customers not to wait until the strike period for important financial work.
Cash requirements, branch-based transactions and other essential banking needs should preferably be completed in advance. Customers whose transactions require a physical visit to a branch should make those arrangements before September 25.
The bank said the move will help customers avoid possible difficulties during the proposed strike.
Digital Banking Channels to Remain a Key Focus
The bank is preparing to maintain the availability of alternate banking facilities during the strike period.
Particular attention is being given to ATMs, cash replenishment, Internet Banking and Mobile Banking. Digital payment facilities and other alternative delivery channels are also part of the preparations.
The government’s preparedness guidelines call for adequate cash availability at ATMs. They also stress continued access to Internet and Mobile Banking, ATMs and Cash Deposit Machines, payment applications and self-service facilities.
Customers have therefore been encouraged to rely more on these channels for routine banking activities while branch operations may face disruption.
Branch Operations Could Be Affected
TGB said it is taking necessary steps to keep critical and essential banking operations running as far as possible.
However, normal functioning at some branches could be affected from September 28 to 30. The extent of disruption will depend on employee participation in the proposed strike.
The bank has asked customers to cooperate and plan their banking requirements accordingly.
It has also advised customers not to panic or postpone urgent financial requirements until the strike period. Completing important branch-related work in advance could help reduce difficulties.
Chairman Appeals for Cooperation
Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh said customers remain central to the bank’s operations.
He urged customers to assess their essential banking requirements in advance and complete branch-dependent transactions by September 25 wherever necessary.
Singh said the bank is taking all possible measures to maintain essential banking services and keep alternative channels available.
He also sought customer cooperation during the proposed strike and reiterated the bank’s commitment to serving the people of Tripura with care and responsibility.
UFBU Calls Nationwide Strike
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body representing seven bank employee and officer unions, has called the proposed nationwide strike.
The five-day banking week is among the unions’ major demands. The UFBU had earlier held a nationwide strike on September 11 over the same issue.
The previous strike affected over-the-counter banking services, cash transactions and cheque clearance operations in several parts of the country.
The unions are also seeking improvements in pension benefits and a uniform dearness allowance formula for pensioners. They have further demanded an option for employees covered under the National Pension System to shift to the old pension scheme.
UFBU has claimed that it represents nearly 90 per cent of India’s banking workforce.
Weekend Could Extend Disruption
The proposed strike comes immediately after the weekend. September 26 and 27 are Saturday and Sunday.
As a result, customers could face limited access to regular branch services for up to five consecutive days, from September 26 to 30.
This could create difficulties for people who depend on branches for cheque processing, cash transactions and other services that require physical access.
Conciliation Talks Fail to Resolve Key Demand
The unions issued a strike notice on August 26. Conciliation meetings subsequently took place with union representatives, the Indian Banks’ Association and government officials.
The discussions, however, failed to produce a breakthrough on the demand for a five-day banking week.
On Monday, the government appealed to employees of public sector banks and regional rural banks to withdraw the proposed three-day strike.
The government said it had already addressed one of the unions’ main demands by keeping the Performance Linked Incentive scheme in abeyance.
In a statement, the Finance Ministry said most concerns raised by the unions had been substantially addressed, while the remaining demand continued to be examined. It also urged bank employees to avoid strikes, pursue dialogue and help ensure uninterrupted banking services.
