Apple Pay Launches in India After 12 Years, Axis Bank Becomes First Partner
Apple Pay has finally arrived in India. On 30 September 2026, Apple launched its contactless payment service in the country, with Axis Bank becoming...
UFBU Strike Call-Off Sparks Discontent Among Bank Employees
The last-minute deferment of the UFBU strike scheduled for September 28–30 has left many bank employees disappointed and questioning the decision.
Social media discussions reflect...
UFBU Defers September 28–30 Bank Strike After Late-Night IBA Talks
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has deferred its proposed three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled for September 28, 29 and 30, 2026, following...
Two Bank Employees Lose Their Lives During Sunday Banking
September 27, 2026, will be remembered with sadness by the banking community after two Union Bank of India employees reportedly lost their lives in...
When Sunday Became a Banking Day
September 27, 2026 — Sunday.
For generations, Sunday has meant a closed bank branch in India. Today, that familiar calendar rule has been broken on...
UFBU Confirms Three-Day Bank Strike on September 28, 29 and 30, 2026
Conciliation meeting ends without a positive response on 5-Day Banking.
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to proceed with its proposed three-day...
Central Bank of India Becomes First PSU Bank to Launch Bharat Connect for Business
Central Bank of India has become the first public sector bank (PSB) to launch Bharat Connect for Business, a digital platform designed to simplify...
Elon Musk’s X Launches Its Own Banking Service — Here’s What You Need to...
Elon Musk is turning his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) into much more than just a place to post updates. The company has...
Ten Central Trade Unions Back UFBU’s Bank Strike Call: What It Means for Bank...
Bank employees across India are gearing up for a season of protests, and now they have some heavyweight backing. In a letter dated 29th...
RBI Removes Rate Caps on Select NRE and FCNR(B) Deposits to Attract Foreign Currency...
The Reserve Bank of India has taken a targeted step to attract foreign currency inflows by removing rate caps on select NRE and FCNR(B)...
