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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Bharat Bandh today: What's open and what's closed across India today?
A nationwide ' Bharat Bandh ' has been called for Wednesday (July 9), by a joint platform of trade unions and farmers' organisations. The protest aims to oppose what they describe as the government's 'pro-corporate and anti-worker' policies. Sectors such as banking, transportation, electricity and others are expected to be affected. Bharat Bandh: What will remain open? Schools and colleges: Educational institutions are expected to remain open. No central or state authority has issued a closure notice. Unless instructed otherwise by local administrations, schools and colleges will function as usual. Railway services: The railways are not officially part of the strike. While train services are expected to run, there could be minor disruptions due to demonstrations near tracks or stations. In areas with strong union backing, there may be delays or increased security. Essential services: Key services like hospitals, emergency medical care, pharmacies, and utilities including electricity and water supply are expected to function without disruption. Shops and local markets: While most retail outlets and local vendors are likely to remain open, business activity may be slower due to reduced public movement and limited transport availability in areas observing the bandh. Bharat Bandh: Sectors likely to be affected Banks and insurance services: Banking operations could be affected. The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association, affiliated with the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), confirmed participation in the strike. 'More than 250 million workers are expected to take part in the strike. Farmers and rural workers will also join the protest across the country,' news agency PTI quoted Amarjeet Kaur from the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) as saying. The insurance sector workers are also expected to join the strike, causing potential delays in services even though no formal holiday has been declared. Electricity supply: India's power sector may be disrupted due to the general strike. Over 2.7 million power sector workers are expected to join the strike. This could result in outages or service interruptions, especially in regions where trade unions are strong. Factories, coal mines, postal services: Operations in factories, coal mines, and postal services may be affected. Harbhajan Singh Sidhu from the Hind Mazdoor Sabha told news agency PTI that state transport services will also face disruptions. Public transport and road travel: Commuters in several cities might face delays in public transport, including buses, taxis, and app-based cabs. Demonstrations, road blockades, and protest marches could lead to traffic jams and diversions, especially during peak hours. Kerala transport: In Kerala, the situation remains unclear. While state Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar said that KSRTC buses will run as usual, trade union leaders told PTI that a strike notice had already been given. This could lead to partial disruptions in bus services. Post offices and public transport: Disruptions are expected in postal services and government-operated transport. Staff from the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), state transport departments, and other public sector units are expected to join the bandh, impacting regular operations. Bharat Bandh on July 9: Why the strike? The strike is based on a 17-point list of demands that unions submitted to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya last year. They allege that the government ignored their concerns and has not held the annual labour conference for the last 10 years. The protesting unions claim the four new labour codes weaken union powers, undermine collective bargaining rights, and extend work hours — moves they say favour corporations under the guise of improving the ease of doing business. Key demands from unions -Fill vacant government posts and create new jobs -Raise wages and increase work days under MGNREGA -Implement a similar scheme for urban workers -Stop privatisation of public sector enterprises -End use of contractual and casual labour -Scrap the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, which they argue benefits only employers The unions also accuse the government of policies that increase inflation, suppress wages, and reduce public spending on health, education, and basic services.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bharat Bandh Bengaluru today: Are banks and offices closed? Will bus, train, and cab services be affected due to strike?
Bharat Bandh Bengaluru : Some government services in Bengaluru are likely to be affected as over 25 crore workers are expected to join a nationwide strike today, in what trade unions are calling a protest against the government's 'anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies.' Bengaluru, a major centre for public and private sector operations, is likely to experience disruptions across essential services. A forum of 10 central trade unions and allied groups has called for the general strike, also known as Bharat Bandh. Services including banking, insurance, postal deliveries, and transport in Bengaluru may be affected, while schools and IT firms are preparing to respond based on the day's developments. Bengaluru Bandh Today: Banking and insurance services may face disruption Banks: Banking operations in Bengaluru may see delays as unions like the Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association and the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) have backed the strike. This could affect services like cheque clearances, customer support and loan-related queries. Insurance workers are also expected to join the protest, which may result in slowdowns in policy-related services and customer assistance. Postal delays and government staffing shortage expected Postal employees participating in the strike could delay mail deliveries and other related services. Although government offices will remain open, staffing could be limited, causing delays in routine public dealings. Live Events You Might Also Like: Bharat Bandh today: What's open, what's closed? Are road and train services affected as 25 crore workers go on strike? Transport, coal, and electricity workers to participate BMTC and KSRTC have not confirmed a halt in bus services, but commuters may face route changes or slower schedules. Over 27 lakh electricity workers nationwide are set to join the strike. While major power cuts are unlikely, minor disruptions may occur. In Kerala, Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar said KSRTC buses will run normally. 'There is no situation in KSRTC at present that warrants employees joining the agitation,' he said. 'KSRTC buses will run as usual.' However, trade union representatives countered the minister's claim, stating that a formal strike notice had already been submitted and KSRTC employees would take part in the strike. Bengaluru Bandh July 9: Are schools, colleges open? The Karnataka government has not declared a holiday for schools or colleges. Most institutions are expected to remain open, though student attendance may drop due to transport issues or safety concerns. You Might Also Like: Bharat Bandh 9 July: Reason, time, who's protesting and why - all you need to know about the all India strike today Bengaluru Bandh Today: What about private sector employees? Many private firms, including IT companies and start-ups, are monitoring the situation. Some may shift to remote work if travel or safety becomes a concern. App-based logistics and delivery services may also see delays due to road blockades or protests in key locations. Bharat Bandh Today: Why are workers striking? According to the unions' forum, the government has failed to hold the annual labour conference for over a decade and is attempting to weaken worker protections by pushing four labour codes. The forum said, 'The government has abandoned the welfare state status of the country and is working in the interest of foreign and Indian corporates, and it is so evident from its policies being pursued vigorously.' CPI(M) politburo member M A Baby criticised the government, saying, 'All organisations want the strike to succeed. I stand with them... I'm not sure what exactly Ganesh Kumar has said.' He added that farmers and workers are the backbone of the country and are 'protesting by sacrificing their salaries.' You Might Also Like: Bharat Bandh 9 July: Are schools, colleges closed tomorrow as 10 unions to demonstrate nationwide strike against Modi govt Workers from sectors such as banking, insurance, postal, highway, coal mining, and construction are expected to participate in the bandh. The forum organising the protest said that preparations were underway in both formal and informal sectors to ensure full participation and impact.
Mint
09-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bharat Bandh Today LIVE: Over 25 crore workers to participate in nationwide strike; check what's open and what's not
09 Jul 2025, 06:17 AM IST Banking and insurance services. Postal operations. Coal mining and industrial production. State-run public transport. Government offices and public sector units. Farmer-led rallies in rural areas. 09 Jul 2025, 06:17 AM IST The workers have called on the government to: Tackle unemployment and fill vacancies for sanctioned posts. Generate more employment opportunities. Increase both the number of workdays and wages for MGNREGA workers, and introduce a similar law to provide guaranteed employment in urban areas. 09 Jul 2025, 06:17 AM IST Banking services will be affected due to the strike. An association of bank employees on Monday said the banking sector will join the Bharat Bandh tomorrow. Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association, affiliated to the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) further said that the insurance sector will also join the strike. 09 Jul 2025, 06:17 AM IST Despite the large scale of the strike, no official announcement has been made about the closure of schools and colleges. These institutions are expected to function as usual. 09 Jul 2025, 06:17 AM IST The Indian financial markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE, will see normal trading on July 9, 2025, irrespective of the Bharat Band. The Indian stock market will open for trading at 9 am and close at 3.30 pm. 09 Jul 2025, 06:17 AM IST No official holiday has been declared by the government. However, since many government staff—particularly in PSUs, coal, power, and postal services—are taking part in the strike, office work may be slower, and administrative tasks could be delayed.
India.com
09-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bharat Bandh Today, July 9 LIVE Updates: Banking services likely to be disrupted, electricity supply may be affected
Bharat Bandh Live: A massive countrywide strike is set to take place today, with more than 25 crore workers across public services sectors such as banking, insurance, postal and construction are expected to join the nationwide strike or Bharat Bandh. Talking to news agency PTI, Harbhajan Singh Sidhu from Hind Mazdoor Sabha said that the Bharat bandh will be disrupting services across the country. Banking, postal, coal mining, factories, state transport services will be affected due to the strike. According to a PTI report, an association of bank employees said the banking sector will join today's Bharat bandh. The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association, affiliated to the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), further stated that the insurance sector will also join the strike. Educational institutions, including schools and colleges, have not been notified of a holiday due to the Bharat bandh call and are expected to function uninterruptedly. Bharat Bandh Today, July 9 LIVE Updates: Bharat Bandh Live: A nationwide Bharat Bandh has been called on Wednesday, July 9, by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions, backed by farmers' groups.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bharat bandh tomorrow: Are schools, banks closed on July 9? All you need to know
More than 25 crore workers across public services sectors such as banking, insurance, postal and construction are expected to call a nationwide strike or Bharat Bandh on Wednesday, July 9, a forum of 10 central trade unions in India said. Banking services are likely to be disturbed across the nation, although no banking holiday has been announced yet.(PTI File) 'The Bharat bandh will be disrupting services across the country. Banking, postal, coal mining, factories, state transport services will be affected due to the strike,' Harbhajan Singh Sidhu from Hind Mazdoor Sabha was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Are banks closed tomorrow? According to a PTI report, an association of bank employees said the banking sector will join Wednesday's Bharat bandh. The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association, affiliated to the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), further stated that the insurance sector will also join the strike. Banking services are likely to be disturbed across the nation, although no banking holiday has been announced yet. Will schools and colleges remain closed on Bharat bandh? Educational institutions, including schools and colleges, have not been notified of a holiday due to the Bharat bandh call and are expected to function uninterruptedly. Will there be power disruptions amid the strike? According to the PTI report, electricity supply in the country may also get affected on July 9 as over 27 lakh power workers will be participating in the Bharat bandh. Will railways be operational? There has been no official announcement about a nationwide railway strike due to the Bharat bandh yet. Commuters may expect delays in train services or disruptions due to the protests. Why have workers call Bharat Bandh tomorrow? The forum of 10 central trade unions called the nationwide strike, criticising the government for not conducting the annual labour conference for the last 10 years, and alleging that the economic policies are resulting in more unemployment, rising prices of essential commodities, and depression in wages. The forum also alleged that the government departments are damaging to the growth of the country where 65 per cent of the population is below the age of 35 years and the number of unemployed individuals is maximum among those in the age group of 20 to 25 years. (With inputs from PTI)
