New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- The finance ministry on Monday urged employees of public sector banks (PSBs) and regional rural banks (RRBs) to refrain from a three-day strike scheduled for 28-30 September, warning that the action could cause considerable inconvenience to customers, businesses and government transactions.

The ministry said the proposed strike, which follows a one-day nationwide strike on 11 September, would coincide with the half-yearly closing of banks on 30 September. Along with the preceding weekend, this could disrupt banking services for five consecutive days, it said.

"The proposed 3-day strike period, from 28th to 30th Sept 2026, also coincides with the half-yearly closing of banks on 30th September," the ministry said in...