(ET)
All bank branches across the country will be operational from Monday following a advisory from the government as pressure on bank branches is likely to mount due to salary and pension payment.
The department of financial services (DFS) told banks to keep all banking channels open and ensure branches and business correspondents function throughout the lockdown period, so that people do not face any hassle in their financial transactions.
DFS advisory will also aimed that servicing rural customers who are likely to be benefited under the government’s Rs 1.7 lakh crore financial assistance package amid coronavirus-led business disruptions. Branches will however remain open from 10 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon.
