Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has achieved a fantastic result, with its net profit soaring by 57.8% due to strong interest income and fewer bad loans. This massive improvement is a clear sign that the bank's core business is healthy, and its asset quality is now amongst the best in the market.

Employees and officers of Karnataka Grameena Bank have announced a united protest against management inaction, demanding fair treatment, better working conditions, and resolution of long-pending staff issues.

The Indian National Bank Officers' Congress (INBOC) has formally appealed to the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Smt. Devendra Fadnavis, for bank staff to be granted an additional public holiday on Thursday, 23rd October 2025, for the significant Hindu festival of Bhau Beej. The union is advocating that the holiday is vital for promoting work-life balance and boosting the morale of employees, especially since the state government had already declared it a general public holiday, but it was later omitted from the bank specifically.

Punjab National Bank issued a circular announcing the distribution of sweets, dry fruits, or chocolates worth ₹2000 to all active employees on the occasion of Deepawali as a gesture of appreciation. Bankers applaud it.

The Bankers Jodo Yatra is a nationwide campaign launched by the United Forum of We Bankers to unite banking employees, address workplace challenges, and promote dignity, equality, and solidarity among bankers.

Rajasthan Gramin Bank recently conducted multiple internal meetings and launched new business campaigns. However, documents and communications reveal employee concerns about work-life balance. These contrasting developments reflect both organisational goals and employee realities.

Canara Bank Agra Circle’s 12-hour review sessions compel staff, including women, to stay beyond 9 PM, raising concerns about work-life balance, safety, and management sensitivity.

State Bank of India’s women officers have raised concerns over missing records, delayed transfers, promotion issues, and perceived HR indifference, questioning how inclusivity claims align with internal practices.

The Bank of India (BOI) released its provisional financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) as of September 30, 2025. This intimation, dated October 6, 2025, provides key performance indicators that are important for investors, employees, and customers.

SBI is working with regulators and the government to simplify and digitalise the KYC process, aiming to make banking more seamless, inclusive, and accessible across India.