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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.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Why is there a Bharat bandh tomorrow? Who will join the July 9 nationwide strike?
More than 25 crore workers across various sectors are expected to join the Bharat bandh or nationwide strike on Wednesday (July 9), affecting services across the country. The forum said that unions in all formal and informal/ unorganised sectors had been undertaking preparations for the strike.(ANI) The workers are employed in sectors ranging from banking, insurance, highway and construction, postal to coal mining, according to news agency PTI. "More than 25 crore workers are expected to take part in the strike. Farmers and rural workers will also join the protest across the country," Amarjeet Kaur, a member of the All India Trade Union Congress, said. The general strike or 'Bharat bandh' has been called by a forum of 10 central trade unions in the country and their associates. In a statement, the forum has urged the workers to make 'the nationwide general strike a grand success'. Also Read | Bharat Band on July 9: Here's all the services that might get affected The forum also said that unions in all formal and informal/ unorganised sectors had been undertaking preparations for the strike, as per PTI. Why have trade unions called for Bharat bandh'? The statement by the forum of trade unions said the general strike had been called in opposition to the 'anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies' of the central government. The forum said it had last year submitted its demands, as part of a 17-point charter, to Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya. It further alleged that the government is taking actions which are not aligned with the interests of the workers, and was favouring employers while emphasising on 'ease of doing business', PTI reported. The forum further said that the annual labour conference had not been conducted for a decade now, and accused the government of imposing four labour codes to weaken collective bargaining. It claimed that the Centre's economic policies had led to increased unemployment, a rise in the prices of essential commodities, lowering wages and a cut in spending on the social sector. The forum said it was demanding that the government address unemployment, create more jobs, and increase the remuneration provided to MGNREGA workers, among other demands. 'But the government is busy imposing the ELI (Employment Linked Incentive) scheme to incentivise employers instead,' the forum said in the statement. With inputs from PTI
Mint
08-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bharat Bandh: Will the Indian stock market remain open or closed tomorrow?
Indian stock market: Ahead of the Bharat Bandh on July 9, which could see participation from 25 crore workers, investors are wondering whether it would impact the functioning of the Indian stock market. 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 tomorrow. The Indian stock market will open for trading at 9 am and close at 3.30 pm. According to a PTI report, the Bharat Bandh is being organised by a forum of 10 central trade unions and their associates to "oppose the anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the government". In a statement, the forum has called for making "the nationwide general strike a grand success", and said preparations have been taken up in earnest by unions in all sectors of the formal and informal/unorganised economy, the PTI report. Workers from banking, insurance, postal to coal mining, highway and construction are expected to participate in the Bharat Bandh. According to the market holiday calendar, there are 14 holidays in 2025, wITh seven holidays observed till July. The next holiday will fall in August. Here's a look at the upcoming stock market holidays: Independence Day - August 15 Ganesh Chaturthi - August 27 Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra - October 2 Diwali Laxmi Pujan - October 21 Balipratipada - October 22 Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev - November 5 Christmas - December 25 The Indian stock market indices, the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty, ended higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in IT and banking stocks and an overall positive trend in the Indian stock market despite the imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump on several Asian economies. BSE Sensex closed higher by 270 points to settle at 83,712 while NSE Nifty climbed 61.20 points to settle at 25,523. The indices traded on a flat note for most of the trade, only to see some late-session buying. Investors are awaiting definitive progress on the proposed India-US trade even as the US extended the suspension of reciprocal tariffs until August 1, experts said. "The Indian equity market remained largely range-bound as investors awaited definitive progress on the India–US trade agreement. While sentiment remains cautiously optimistic about a potential deal, the lack of formal confirmation has restrained fresh buying activity. Moreover, the U.S. decision to extend the deadline for implementing 25% tariffs on key trading partners has led investors to adopt a more defensive approach," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments. As the Q1FY26 earnings season approaches, market focus is expected to shift toward corporate performance and management commentary, which will likely guide future market momentum, Nair added. Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
India.com
08-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bharat Bandh on July 9: What's open, what's closed? Will banks, schools remain open? Check details
New Delhi: A nationwide strike has been called on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions along with farmers' and rural workers' organisations. According to the reports, over 25 crore workers – from sectors ranging from banking and insurance to postal services to coal mining – are expected to participate in the bandh. The strike, called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, has been described as a 'Bharat Bandh' to protest against what the unions label as 'anti-worker, anti-farmer, and anti-national pro-corporate policies' of the central government. The protest, branded as 'Bharat Bandh,' aims to oppose the government's policies which the unions describe as pro-corporate and anti-worker. Bharat Bandh Tomorrow: Trade unions supporting the strike The unions involved in the protest include major national bodies such as: Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS) Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) Labour Progressive Federation (LPF) United Trade Union Congress (UTUC) Bharat Band July 9: What's open, what's closed? The strike is expected to affect multiple sectors, including: Banking and financial services Postal departments Coal mining and factories State transport services Public sector units and government departments The trade unions have issued a call to 'make the nationwide general strike a grand success,' citing months of intensive preparations across formal and informal sectors. 'More than 25 crore workers are expected to take part in the strike. Farmers and rural workers will also join the protest across the country,' Amarjeet Kaur of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) told news agency PTI. Bharat Bandh July 9: What about schools, colleges, offices? Schools, colleges, and private offices are expected to remain open on July 9. However, normal operations may face disruptions in some regions due to transport issues. Public buses, taxis, and app-based cab services could be affected as trade unions and allied groups hold protest marches and road demonstrations in several cities.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bharat Bandh 9 July: What's open, what's closed? Will schools, banks, offices, train services be affected as 25 cr workers go on strike tomorrow?
A nationwide strike has been called on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions along with farmers' and rural workers' organisations. The protest, branded as "Bharat Bandh," aims to oppose the government's policies which the unions describe as pro-corporate and anti-worker. Organisers expect over 25 crore workers to participate across the formal and informal sectors, with farmers and agricultural labourers joining from rural India. Bharat Bandh Tomorrow: Trade unions supporting the strike The unions involved in the protest include major national bodies such as: Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS) Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) Labour Progressive Federation (LPF) United Trade Union Congress (UTUC) Bharat Band July 9: What's open, what's closed? The strike is expected to affect multiple sectors, including: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now 33 Bridges Undo Banking and financial services Postal departments Coal mining and factories State transport services Public sector units and government departments Workers from companies like NMDC and various state-run entities in the steel and mineral sectors have confirmed their participation. Harbhajan Singh Sidhu from Hind Mazdoor Sabha said the protest would see "strong participation across industries and services, both public and private." Bharat Bandh 9 July: Banks closed? However, banking unions have not saperately confirmed about disruption of services due to bandh, but as per bandh organisers financial services will be affected. Bandh organisers said that the strike includes employees from public sector banks and cooperative banking sectors, which may impact banking operations such as branch services, cheque clearance, and customer support in many regions. Live Events You Might Also Like: Bharat Bandh Alert: Over 25 crore workers to strike on Wednesday; Banks, transport, post offices and more sectors likely to be hit nationwide Bharat Bandh July 9: What about schools, colleges, offices? Schools, colleges, and private offices are expected to remain open on July 9. However, normal operations may face disruptions in some regions due to transport issues. Public buses, taxis, and app-based cab services could be affected as trade unions and allied groups hold protest marches and road demonstrations in several cities. This may lead to delays or cancellations in local travel and logistical operations. Daily commuters are advised to plan ahead and expect possible traffic diversions and longer travel times. Bharat Bandh tomorrow: Rail services to be affected? As of now, there is no official announcement about a nationwide railway strike on July 9. However, since large-scale protests and road blockades are expected in several parts of the country, train services may experience delays or disruptions in certain regions. Railway unions have not formally joined the Bharat Bandh , but past such strikes have seen protestors holding demonstrations near railway stations or on tracks, especially in states with strong union presence. This could lead to localised train delays or security measures being stepped up by authorities. Authorities are likely to deploy additional security personnel around key railway hubs to ensure smooth operations and avoid major disruptions. Passengers are advised to check train schedules and plan their travel accordingly. Bharat Bandh July 2025 Reason: Why are workers on strike? The trade unions claim that their concerns have been consistently ignored. They submitted a 17-point charter of demands to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya last year, but say there has been no serious response. "The government has abandoned the welfare state status of the country. It is working in the interest of foreign and Indian corporates, and it is evident from the policies being pursued vigorously," the union forum stated. They allege the government: Has not conducted the Indian Labour Conference in the last ten years Is pushing four new labour codes that weaken unions and increase working hours Is promoting contractual jobs and privatisation Is ignoring demands for more public sector recruitment and wage hikes Is offering incentives to employers without tackling youth unemployment Bharat Bandh July 2025: Farmers and rural workers back the bandh Farmer groups and rural labour organisations have also extended their support. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and agricultural workers' unions plan to mobilise villagers and protest against economic decisions that they claim are worsening rural distress. They allege that government actions are causing: Rising unemployment Higher prices of essential goods Cuts in health, education, and welfare spending Additional concerns raised The unions have also raised alarms over: Alleged misuse of constitutional institutions Laws like the Public Security Bill in Maharashtra, which they claim aim to criminalise protests Attempts to disenfranchise migrant workers through voter list revisions in Bihar Threats to citizenship rights According to the forum, the four new labour codes passed by Parliament are designed to 'suppress and cripple the trade union movement, increase working hours, snatch workers' right to collective bargaining, right to strike, and decriminalise violation of labour laws by employers.' The organisers say the July 9 Bharat Bandh will be a unified show of resistance from both industrial and rural India.
