A Karnataka Bank strike call for September 11, 2026, could affect the normal functioning of its branches, offices and departments, the lender said in a BSE filing dated September 10, 2026. The proposed one-day action concerns demands for a five-day banking week and resolution of residual or pending issues.

Karnataka Bank Ltd informed exchanges that the All India Karnataka Bank Employees Association (AIKBEA) and Karnataka Bank Officers Organisation (KBOO) had given the strike call under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU).

The disclosure concerns a proposed strike. The bank made the possibility of disruption conditional on the action materialising, rather than reporting an interruption that had already occurred.

Unions seek five-day banking week

AIKBEA is affiliated to the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), while KBOO is affiliated to the All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA). The filing identifies these employee and officer organisations as the bodies calling for the one-day action.

The stated demands include a five-day banking week and settlement of residual or pending issues. The bank did not elaborate on those outstanding matters in its disclosure.

The September 11 date is the scheduled date of the strike call. The filing does not establish that the action will take place or that every branch, office or department will face disruption.

Bank takes steps to maintain operations

Karnataka Bank said it was taking necessary steps to ensure normal functioning across its branches, offices and departments. It did not specify the operational arrangements being made.

The lender said the expected quantum of loss or damages and the impact on operations were not quantifiable. Accordingly, the disclosure provides no financial estimate of the potential disruption.

The bank submitted the notice under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. Signed by Sham K, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, it was addressed to BSE and NSE. Karnataka Bank trades under BSE code 532652 and NSE symbol KTKBANK.

Source: BSE corporate announcement.