Millions of State Bank of India (SBI) customers across the country can relax for now. The proposed two-day nationwide strike scheduled for May 25 and 26 has been deferred. SBI has confirmed in an official customer advisory that all branches will continue to function normally and banking services will remain fully operational during this period. … Read more
The All India State Bank of India Staff Federation has announced a two-day nationwide strike at SBI on May 25 and 26 over several employee-related demands. The announcement came after a protest held outside a major SBI administrative office in Kolkata, where more than 100 employees reportedly participated in a dharna organised by the federation. … Read more
State Bank of India (SBI) customers could face major disruptions later this month, as bank branches may remain closed for up to six consecutive days in some regions. The situation is expected due to a mix of weekends, holidays, and a planned employee strike. If this happens, it could become one of the longest branch … Read more
Employees of State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector bank, have announced a two-day nationwide strike on May 25 and 26, 2026. The strike has been called by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF), which represents workmen employees across the bank. The union says this move is necessary … Read more
SBI Cards has announced changes to its late payment charges (LPC), effective from May 1, 2026. The update mainly affects users with lower outstanding amounts. The rest of the fee structure remains the same. What Has Changed in Late Payment Charges Under the revised rules, charges for smaller dues have been reduced and made more … Read more
The Department of Financial Services has introduced a special initiative called the Salary Account Package for Central Government Employees. The goal of this scheme is to improve financial benefits and provide better social security to government staff across India. Under this initiative, all Central Government employees (Group A, B, and C) have been encouraged to … Read more
If you are looking for a safe and short-term investment option, this new offer from SBI Mutual Fund could be worth your attention. The fund house has launched two new constant maturity index funds focused on short-term debt in the financial services sector. These are: SBI CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt Index Fund SBI … Read more
Central Government employees may soon get a major upgrade in their salary accounts. The Department of Financial Services has asked Public Sector Banks to offer a complete Salary Account Package that combines banking, insurance, and card benefits in one place. This move is aimed at improving financial security and making everyday banking easier for employees. … Read more
The country’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has made banking even easier with its WhatsApp Banking Service. Now, customers can access many banking services from home using WhatsApp. This means no more waiting in long queues or visiting ATMs just to check your balance or view recent transactions. Easy Banking on … Read more
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an alert for its customers regarding a short disruption in OTP-based services. The bank has scheduled a maintenance activity on April 11, 2026, during which some services may not work smoothly. The disruption is expected between 2:30 am and 2:50 am (IST), and may affect OTP-related activities … Read more
SBI Card has introduced some important changes that users should know. These updates mainly affect late payment charges and benefits on BPCL SBI credit cards. Here’s everything explained in a simple way. Late Payment Charges Increased Under the new rules, if your outstanding credit card balance is more than ₹100 and up to ₹500, you … Read more