Bank unions called off a planned March 24‑25 strike after government assurances on recruitment and workweeks, averting disruption while staffing shortages persist.
A major two-day bank strike planned across India, including Aligarh, has been postponed. Bank unions and the Indian Banks' Association agreed to further negotiations after getting key assurances on workweek reforms, recruitment gaps, and controversial performance-linked directives. Talks will continue in April.