The disruption was felt in services handled through branches, with cash-related transactions and cheque clearing affected. The report described the impact at public sector banks but did not give a bank-wise breakdown or quantify how many branches or customers faced difficulties.

Digital banking remained available despite the branch-level disruption. UPI payments and internet banking kept working, meaning the strike did not interrupt every way customers could access banking services. The distinction matters for customers whose immediate requirement involved a branch visit rather than an online transaction.

The unions’ demands covered both working schedules and compensation-related matters. Alongside the push for a five-day week, they called for unresolved wage and pension issues to be addressed. The report did not explain the specific wage or pension changes sought, or set out details of the proposed weekly schedule.

No outcome of the strike or agreement on the demands was stated. The report also did not provide a response from bank managements or say when the issues might be resolved. The confirmed development was Friday’s disruption, not a change in employment terms.