Starting October 1, 2025, India will see 15 new rules across banking, pensions, UPI, markets, LPG, postal services, gaming, and more. These changes are meant to improve safety, transparency, and convenience. Citizens, businesses, and investors will all feel the impact. Here’s a simple guide to what’s changing.
Key Changes & New Rules from October 1, 2025
National Pension System (NPS) – More Flexibility
The NPS will allow non-government subscribers to invest up to 100% in equity. People can also use a single PAN to invest in multiple schemes. This gives more freedom to plan for retirement.
RBI Cheque Clearing – Faster Payments
The RBI is moving from batch cheque clearing to continuous clearing. From October 4, it will start in phases and finish by January 2026. This means faster paymen