State Bank of India (SBI) has informed exchanges about a planned nationwide strike scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026. The strike notice was served by major employee associations, including AIBEA, BEFI, and AIBOA. While the Bank has made necessary arrangements to maintain operations, it anticipates that work in its branches and offices may be impacted to a limited extent on the specified date.
Notice of Impending Nationwide Bank Strike
State Bank of India has issued a formal disclosure regarding a planned nationwide strike affecting the banking sector. The action is scheduled for Thursday, 12th February 2026.
Participating Employee Unions
The decision to strike was communicated by several key banking employee organizations. These include the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA), the Bank Employees’ Federation of India (BEFI), and the All India Bank Officers’ Association (AIBOA). These unions have collectively served notice of their intention to participate in the strike.
Anticipated Operational Impact
In response to the advisory received from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), SBI has confirmed that management has taken the requisite steps to ensure normal functioning across its branches and offices on the day of the strike. However, the Bank cautions stakeholders that operations may be impacted to a limited extent due to the industrial action.
Regulatory Compliance Statement
This information is being shared publicly in accordance with applicable disclosure requirements, ensuring transparency regarding potential operational disruptions.
Source: BSE
