
Money & Banking
Indian Bank Strike Could Freeze Remittances for 5 Days
A nationwide bank strike in India could freeze remittances for five days. Here is how UAE-based workers can protect their money transfers.
26 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
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A nationwide bank strike in India could freeze remittances for five days. Here is how UAE-based workers can protect their money transfers.

The Indian rupee has fallen to its weakest level ever against the dirham, driven by the same oil-price surge grounding flights this week. A Dh5,000 monthly transfer is now worth nearly Rs 16,000 more than it was in 2024.