Mumbai, May 9 -- The finance ministry has told banks to ensure normal banking operations at all branches following the rise in tensions with Pakistan, according to bankers.

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has directed the banks to make cash available at all ATMs, branches and customer service points (CSPs) to prevent any disruption in services.

"DFS has told banks to ensure cash in ATMs and branches have to be maintained. Economy has to be kept going and customer service needs to be offered," said A. Manimekhalai, managing director and chief executive officer of Union Bank.

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Manimekhalai added that the bank is taking all precautions w...