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IDBI Bank employees plan 2-day hunger strike over sale

2026-10-18 · 1 source · BusinessLine Money & Banking

In short

IDBI Bank employees plan a nationwide 2-day hunger strike on November 2 and 3 over the bank’s sale.

Their union says it may step up to a longer protest, including an indefinite strike, if its demands are not met. The reporting does not say what the demands are or how management has responded.

What the reporting says

IDBI Bank employees plan a nationwide 2-day hunger strike on November 2 and 3 over the bank’s sale, according to a publisher-supplied summary. The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees also warned of prolonged agitation, including an indefinite strike if demands are not met. The reporting does not state the exact demands, the buyer, or any official response.

Why it matters

IDBI Bank employees plan a nationwide 2-day hunger strike on November 2 and 3 over the bank’s sale, based on a publisher-supplied summary. The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees said it could intensify protests further if demands are not met. The available reporting does not identify the demands, the transaction terms, or any management or government response, so the likely market impact remains unclear.

Touches: IDBI Bank, Banking, Companies

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