IDBI Bankers Held Dharna at Jantar Mantar Against Proposed Privatisation IDBI Bankers held a protest in New Delhi. The agitation is against the proposed sale of the bank to private or foreign players. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/idbi-bankers-held-dharna-at-jantar-mantar-against-proposed-privatisation-83935 #banking

Strike Disrupts Banking as Govt Reforms, Pension Case and RRB Issues Surface India’s banking sector saw major developments this week as a nationwide trade union strike on February 12 disrupted services, with unions including AIBEA opposing labour reforms and banking policies. Alongside this, key issues emerged from pension updation hopes in the Supreme Court of India to concerns over work pressure, promotions, and feedback targets in banks like Bank of Baroda and Indian Bank. Meanwhile, structural changes continue with the proposed IDBI Bank stake sale and reforms pushed by the Reserve Bank of India, highlighting a sector balancing reform, resistance, and future growth. Subscribe Channel and Watch More: https://youtu.be/asd_OQrolWs?si=g7mnmIwI5L8Y3GSV #banking

*Bankers' Lives Matter' AA Rahim in Rajya Sabha on Declining Work-Life Balance in Banking A. A. Rahim, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala on February 12 raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over mounting work pressure and impossible targets in Public Sector Banks (PSBs), claiming that around 500 bank employees have taken no choice to live in the past decade due to work-related stress, harassment and pressure to meet targets. He pointed out the increasing distress and staff shortages in the PSBs. Subscribe Channel and Watch More: https://youtu.be/jJOAswiUQNs?si=__4lO2Xlq0gF-M08 #banking

*MP from Kerala Raises Concern Over Work Stress and Vacancies in Public Sector Banks* A. A. Rahim, Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over alleged work stress in Public Sector Banks(PSBs), claiming around 500 employee suicides in the past decade. He also cited over 32,000 vacancies as of June 2025, linking staff shortages to mounting workload. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/mp-from-kerala-raises-concern-over-work-stress-and-vacancies-in-public-sector-banks-10848 #banking

TMB to Repurpose Up to 60% Staff into Sales Roles Over Two Years Amid Automation Drive Tamilnad Mercantile Bank plans to shift up to 60% of its workforce into sales roles over two years as part of a technology-driven overhaul, with no layoffs and a net addition of over 200 employees. *Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/tmb-to-repurpose-up-to-60-staff-into-sales-roles-over-two-years-amid-automation-drive-20193 ##banking

PSB Employee Flags Denial of Menstrual Leave, Raises Questions on Policy Enforcement A public sector bank employee has highlighted the denial of menstrual leave despite existing internal provisions. The issue brings attention to selective enforcement of workplace policies meant for women. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/psb-employee-flags-denial-of-menstrual-leave-raises-questions-on-policy-enforcement-81319 #banking

*UFBU Flags Govt Move on PLI Model, Raises Objection Amid Ongoing Dispute* The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has raised concerns over a move by the Government, DFS and IBA regarding changes to the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) model. The issue has been highlighted while conciliation proceedings on related matters are still pending. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/ufbu-flags-govt-move-on-pli-model-raises-objection-amid-ongoing-dispute-92156 #banking

BEFI Congratulate Bankers for Making General Strike a Success The Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) has issued a press statement expressing solidarity with bank employees, officers, farmers, and workers who participated in the February 12 General Strike. The federation highlighted opposition to labour codes and farm laws while backing broader workers’ and farmers’ demands. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/befi-congratulate-bankers-for-making-general-strike-a-success-11358 #banking

All India Women Convention of BEFI Discuss Workplace Issues of Bankers The 5th All India Women Convention of Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) was held on 7- 8 February 2026 in Kozhikode, Kerala, where women bankers discussed banking sector challenges, gender equality, and workplace issues, and elected a 29 member Women Sub Committee. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/all-india-women-convention-of-befi-discuss-workplace-issues-of-bankers-73411 #banking

RRB Unions Flag Workplace Misconduct and Staffing Issues RRB unions, including those in Tripura, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh, raised concerns over workplace misconduct, toxic culture, and staff shortages. They also renewed demands for adequate staffing and parity in welfare benefits with public sector banks. Subscribe Channel and Watch More: https://youtube.com/shorts/4ZRlWsdt1k8?si=ei5CkocZJa1LlZct #banking