This weekly round-up brings key developments from both Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks. UCO Bank suspended staff leave till the end of September, while Union Bank unions protested against the extension of the rotation transfer timeline. In Odisha, SBI field officers were directed to maintain dummy registers, Punjab & Sind Bank came under scrutiny for allegations of favoritism in promotions, and PNB agricultural officers highlighted adverse working conditions. Among RRBs, J&K Grameen Bank correspondents alleged unpaid dues even after amalgamation, and Gujarat Gramin Bank restricted staff leave in Patan to meet targets. The week also saw the Minister of State for MSME endorse AIRRBEA’s call to protect rural banking objectives.

Gold’s rally has given India’s banking system both a boost and a warning. On one hand, it is driving credit growth and improving asset quality. On the other, it demands tighter risk management and regulatory oversight.

The Joint Forum of Union Bank Unions opposed management’s decision to extend rotation transfers beyond 30 June, citing violation of settlement terms, and urged employees to formally object through letters and legal references.

The United States has intensified its use of tariffs as a trade policy tool, targeting imports from multiple countries. While such measures are largely directed at improving domestic competitiveness, they carry global ripple effects — and India’s banking system is no exception.

The first National Convention of Private Bank Unions under AIBEA was held in Aluva on 24–25 August 2025, hosted by the Federal Bank Employees’ Union, addressing key issues and challenges faced by private bank employees.

Golden Jubilee year celebration of the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) held at the iconic Indian Museum, Kolkata, on August 23rd, 2025. The event showcased RRBs' 50 years of commitment and contributions to India’s rural economy. The vital role played by the All India RRB Employees Association (AIRRBEA) also portrayed. The event was organised by the dedicated coordinating bodies of WBGBEA, WBGBOA, and WBGBRSA, representing the employees, officers, and retired staff of West Bengal Gramin Bank.

Discover all the details behind the National Dharna organised by Regional Rural Bank (RRB) employees and officers at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on August 19, 2025. Unions from across India united under the banner "RRBs Apex Unions Against IPO" to protest the union government's plan for Initial Public Offerings (IPO) in RRBs—a move the unions warn could lead to privatisation and dilute the rural, social mandate of RRBs.

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In this in-depth explanation video, we break down the ever going conflict between India’s Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and their sponsor banks - a dispute shaping the future of rural banking. From the difference between amalgamation and merger, to the challenges and discrimination faced by RRB bankers, the growing demand for a National Rural Bank of India (NRBI), and protests against the proposed IPO in RRBs, we cover every detail - fact-checked and presented without bias.

Indian Bank will be completing its 119th anniversary on India’s 79th Independence day, but employees say the lead-up has been dominated by targets, extended hours, and cancelled leaves.