Prof. J.D. Agarwal, Chairman & Director, Indian Institute of Finance welcomed the decision of the Reserve Bank of India & Indian Bank Association for keeping all the branches of banks open on Saturday and Sunday, 11th and 12th April 1998.

The decision has an inbuilt concern for the custormer, the festivals, the trading community & the nation, In his opinion such an important service industry like banking should not be allowed to be colsed for as long as 5/6 days continously. Ofcouse ther should be a concern about the welfare on the employees of the banking but their main activity is to provide an efficient & effective service to the community at large.