Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025: Are banks and stock markets open or closed tomorrow? Check details of strike
Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025: A countrywide strike is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, organised by a coalition of 10 central trade unions in conjunction with agricultural and rural labour organisations. The demonstration, being called a ‘Bharat Bandh’, seeks to challenge governmental policies that unions characterise as favouring corporations whilst disadvantaging workers. The organisers anticipate participation from more than 25 crore workers across organised and unorganised sectors, including substantial support from farmers and agricultural workers in rural regions, according to a PTI report.
Trade Unions Supporting Bharat Bandh:
The participating unions comprise key national organisations including:* 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 Bandh on July 9: Which sectors will be hit?
The nationwide strike may to impact several key sectors of the economy according to an ET report, including:* Financial institutions and banking operations* Postal service operations* Industrial units and coal mines* Regional transport networks* Government offices and public sector organisationsStaff members from organisations such as NMDC and various government-operated steel and mineral companies have stated they will join the strike. According to Harbhajan Singh Sidhu of Hind Mazdoor Sabha, the demonstration will witness “strong participation across industries and services, both public and private.”
Bharat Bandh July 9: Will Banks Be Closed?
Whilst banking associations haven’t independently verified service disruptions for the bandh, the organisers claim that banking operations will experience interruptions. However, since it is not an RBI declared holiday, banks are likely to be officially open, though services may be disrupted. It’s important for you to check in your city before heading to the bank.
Bharat Bandh July 9: Are Stock Markets Closed?
Stock markets will remain open on July 9, 2025 and function regularly.
Bharat Bandh on July 9: What’s the strike about?
Trade unions across India have announced a nationwide strike, citing government inaction on their grievances. Despite submitting a comprehensive 17-point demand charter to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in the previous year, the unions express frustration over the lack of meaningful dialogue.“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.The unions’ primary complaints against the government include:* A decade-long absence of Indian Labour Conference sessions* Implementation of four labour codes that diminish union influence and extend work hours* Increased emphasis on contract employment and privatisation initiatives* Unaddressed demands for expanded public sector employment and salary increases* Provision of business incentives whilst neglecting youth employment issues
