SBI has declared a bonus of Rs 2,500 for every of its workers.
Diwali 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, November 12.
Bankers are poised to get pleasure from a extra joyous Diwali this yr, as a number of authorities-owned banks have declared a particular bonus to assist cowl bills associated to the acquisition and gifting of sweets, a customary follow in the course of the pageant.
Diwali 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, November 12.
In anticipation of the upcoming pageant of lights, the State Bank of India (SBI), the most important public sector lender within the nation, has declared a bonus of Rs 2,500 for every of its workers.
As indicated in its 2023 annual report, the financial institution boasts a workforce exceeding two lakh workers.
Similarly, India’s second-largest public sector lender, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has given Rs 1,000 to every worker this Diwali.
Another PSB Union Bank of India has given Rs 1,500 every to its workers.
Indian Overseas Bank is crediting Rs 2,000 to its workforce, whereas Rs 2,500 has been introduced by Canara Bank to its workers.
“It was advised that an allocation of Rs.2,500/- per head has been done out of Welfare Funds for distribution of Sweets / Dry Fruits amongst all employees. As per the given instructions, distribution of Sweets/Dry Fruits has to be done just before Deepawali Festival, “said the SBI circular.
SBI note added, “In this context, we advise that it has been decided by the Competent Authority, that a Greeting Card from Chairman has to be given to every Staff in the Circle/ CC/CC establishments along with Sweet/ Dry Fruit Hampers/Vouchers in a befitting manner.”
While asserting the bonus to over 1 lakh workers, PNB stated, “We are delighted to share that in order to enhance the joy in the upcoming Deepawali celebration and express the unwavering dedication of our employees. It has been decided to distribute confectioneries (Sweets, dry fruits, chocolates, etc) worth Rs 1000 to each active employee of the bank.”
