The ICAI Corporate Laws Committee has advised Chartered Accountants to plan statutory and tax audits, AGM-related assignments and other regulatory compliances well in advance as a nationwide bank strike is proposed from September 28 to 30, 2026.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Corporate Laws Committee, has issued an advisory dated September 25, 2026, urging members to take timely steps to avoid last-minute difficulties in completing statutory and regulatory compliances amid the proposed nationwide bank strike.
The proposed strike coincides with several important compliance deadlines, including the completion of statutory and tax audits and the holding of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) for companies whose respective due dates fall on September 30, 2026.
Official copy of the notification is as follows
ANNOUNCEMENT
Sub: Advisory regarding timely completion of statutory compliances in view of the proposed Bank Strike from 28th to 30th September 2026
As you are already aware, a nationwide bank strike has been proposed from 28th to 30th September 2026 , coinciding with important statutory and regulatory compliance timelines, including the completion of statutory/tax audits and holding of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) for companies whose respective due dates fall on 30th September 2026 .
In view of the above, members are advised to plan their assignments well in advance and obtain all necessary bank-related information, documents and other required confirmations.
Members may also suitably advise their clients to arrange and provide the requisite banking information and documents at the earliest, so as to avoid any last-minute difficulties and facilitate timely completion of the applicable compliances.
Members may take note of the above and plan accordingly.
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