SBI Employees Commit Suicide in Kochi and Mysuru Two State Bank of India (SBI) employees engaged to marry in December died by suicide in Kochi and Mysuru. The two incidents occurred nearly 400 km apart. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/sbi-employees-commit-suicide-in-kochi-and-mysuru-53306 #banking

IDBI Privatisation: AAP MP Sanjay Singh Opposes Sale, Raise Bankers' Concerns in Parliament AAP MP Sanjay Singh raised the proposed IDBI Bank privatisation in Parliament, warning that it could affect reservation benefits and employment opportunities for SC, ST and OBC employees. He urged the Government of India to reconsider the privatisation move and protect the interests of bank employees and the public. Subscribe Channel and Watch More: https://youtu.be/gzvH6Imk-5U #banking

UFBU Representation Dispute Sparks Debate Over Banking Sector Unity Differences within the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) continued after changes were communicated to the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) following the exclusion of National Organisation of Bank Officers (NOBO) and National Organisation of Bank Workers (NOBW). Subscribe Channel to Watch More: https://youtube.com/shorts/LTwU7p3dZww?si=xGegHIXyddBL7H3l #banking

AIPNBOA Withdraws Extra Cooperation at PNB Ludhiana Circle Over Workplace Concerns The All India Punjab National Bank Officers’ Association (AIPNBOA), Ludhiana Unit, has withdrawn extra cooperation by officers in Punjab National Bank’s Ludhiana Circle, citing alleged workplace harassment, employee welfare concerns and deteriorating industrial relations at the SSI Cheema Chowk Branch. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/aipnboa-withdraws-extra-cooperation-at-pnb-ludhiana-circle-over-workplace-concerns-71631 #banking

Employees Seek Review of ₹18,000 Dependency Income Ceiling for Parents Under 12th Bipartite Settlement Bank employees have urged a review of the ₹18,000 monthly dependency income ceiling for parents under the 12th Bipartite Settlement, stating that rising living costs and pension incomes have made the existing threshold a subject of growing concern. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/employees-seek-review-of-18000-dependency-income-ceiling-for-parents-under-12th-bipartite-settlement-11676 #banking

A Banking Culture Where Even Frauds are Covered Up: Public Trust is Eroding S.S. Anil, All India President of the Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) examines banking frauds, alleged cover-ups and weak oversight, warning that such practices could erode public trust in India’s banking sector. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/a-banking-culture-where-even-frauds-are-covered-up-public-trust-is-eroding-37677 #banking

India vs Pakistan: Who Is Really the World Bank’s Biggest Borrower? The Truth Behind the Numbers India has the larger outstanding World Bank borrowing in absolute terms, but that does not tell the whole story. This article examines the India-Pakistan comparison, India’s $34.35 billion World Bank exposure, how India became the institution’s largest borrower, and why the size of each economy matters when understanding the real debt burden. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/india-vs-pakistan-who-is-really-the-world-banks-biggest-borrower-the-truth-behind-the-numbers-42079 #banking

UFBU-Led Demonstrations Over 5-Day Banking Week Demand Witness Strong Participation by Bank Employees Bank employees and union members participated in demonstrations across several parts of the country, following a call by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) demanding implementation of the long-pending five-day banking commitment. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/ufbu-led-demonstrations-over-5-day-banking-week-demand-witness-strong-participation-by-bank-employees-47149 #banking

*Banks to Deploy AI Agents For Faster Control and Governance Challenges* Banks are rapidly deploying AI agents across different functions. Bank CEOs highlight the need for human control and responsible AI governance. Data, orchestration, workforce skills and prioritisation remain key considerations. Banks are also exploring AI for customer service, financial inclusion and internal operations. *Read More:* https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/banks-to-deploy-ai-agents-for-faster-control-and-governance-challenges-95559 #banking

*Gratuity Ceiling for Bank Employees: Labour Ministry Cites Provision for Enhanced Benefits* The Labour Ministry has responded to a demand to enhance the gratuity ceiling for bank employees. The ministry referred to provisions under the Code on Social Security, 2020. *Read More:* https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/gratuity-ceiling-for-bank-employees-labour-ministry-cites-provision-for-enhanced-benefits-72469 #banking