New Rules from October 2025: Many big changes are going to happen from 1 October. Whether it is a journey by train, mobile payment, investment in pension or online gaming, these changes can directly affect your everyday life. Know what is changing …
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There will be a big change in NPS
The National Pension System (NPS) is now going to be a major improvement. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has named it a multiple scheme framework (MSF). This change will be applicable from 1 October 2025. Now non-government employees, corporate professional and gig workers will be able to invest in many schemes from the same PAN number. This means that now planning for retirement will be even easier and safe.
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RBI may reduce repo rate, EMI will be reduced
In early October, there will be a meeting of the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, in which repo rate and other financial decisions will be announced. According to experts, this time the repo rate may be reduced by 0.25%. If this happens, interest rates on home loan and car loans may be reduced. EMI may decrease, which will make it easier to repay the debt. On October 1, 2025, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will give this information.
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Changes in train ticket booking, agents will end arbitrary
IRCTC has decided to implement new rules for train ticket booking from 1 October. Now the first 15 minutes will be available to those passengers, whose account is verified by Aadhaar. This will make it easier for common passengers to take tickets. The arbitrariness of brokers and ticket agents will be stopped.
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Strictness on online gaming, fraud and fraud control
The government has decided to closely monitor online gaming companies. The new rules will be implemented after the President’s approval. In this, the players will get protection from fraud. The gaming industry will be more transparent and safe. It will be mandatory for companies to follow the rules.
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EPFO’s new features, PF easy to withdraw
Large changes are going to happen in October 2025 for PF account holders. The minimum pension can increase to Rs 1,500–2,500. EPFO is going to launch the new digital service ‘EPFO 3.0’, which will make the service more smart and faster
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Changes in UPI
NPCI has decided to close the bridge transaction feature i.e. ‘Collect request’. Its purpose is to make online fraud and fishing safety, digital transactions more secure.
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LPG rate may change
From 1 October 2025, the prices of LPG cylinders can be seen again. Last month, the rate of 14 kg domestic cylinder was reduced from Rs 1,631.50 to Rs 1,580. However, despite the recent reduction in GST, the price of the cylinder was not affected. In such a situation, the housemates will have to keep an eye on the LPG rate update in October.
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