Banks Open on July 18 Except in Sikkim; Branches Closed on July 19 Nationwide
On Saturday, July 18, most public and private banks across India, including SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and PNB, will remain open as it is the third Saturday of the month, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. However, banks in Sikkim will be closed due to the Drukpa Tshe-zi festival. Bank branches will be closed on Sunday, July 19, and for other regional holidays, though digital banking services will continue to operate normally.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- mint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward informational perspective focused on RBI's official holiday calendar and banking operations without political framing. They include viewpoints from banking unions regarding workweek demands but maintain a neutral tone. Coverage emphasizes operational facts and regional variations without partisan interpretation.
The overall sentiment is neutral and informative, aiming to clarify bank holiday schedules for customers. The tone is factual and practical, with no emotional or evaluative language. The inclusion of union demands is presented factually without positive or negative bias.
How 3 sources covered this story
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