From LPG, railway tickets to UPI, know what will be the effect on the common man:

As soon as September ends, many big rules in the country from 1 October They are going to change, which will directly affect the pockets and everyday life of common citizens. From railway ticket booking to LPG cylinder prices and UPI transactions, it is important to know about these changes. Let us know in detail about these 5 major changes.

1. LPG cylinder prices change

Oil marketing companies can change the prices of LPG cylinders from October 1. The prices of 19 kg commercial cylinders have changed, while the 14 kg domestic cylinder prices have been stable since 8 April 2025. Consumers expect relief this time. In addition, the prices of ATF and CNG-PNG may also change, which may affect the domestic budget.

2. New rules of railway ticket booking

Indian Railways has been making a major change in the ticket booking process since October 1, 2025. To prevent irregularities, only Aadhaar verified users will be able to book online tickets through the IRCTC website or app in the first 15 minutes after the reservation opens. This rule is currently applicable to immediate booking, but now its scope will increase. There will be no change in counter ticket booking.

3. Changes in pension rules

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) will change the fees for pensioners associated with NPS, APY and NPS lights from October 1. The fee for opening a new pran for government employees has been fixed at Rs 18 for e -ran and Rs 40 for physical card. The annual maintenance fee will be Rs 100. Pran opening and annual maintenance fee for APY and NPS lights will be Rs 15, while the transaction fee will be zero.

4. Big change in UPI transactions

From October 1, a major change can come for UPI users. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) may stop the P2P transaction facility to prevent financial fraud and increase security. This will affect users of apps like Phonpe, Google Pay and Paytm. This decision will be important for those who are accustomed to digital payment.

5. Bank holiday

There will be a total of 21 bank holidays in the month of October, including festivals like Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Lakshmi Puja and Chhath Puja. It includes the second and fourth Saturdays as well as Sunday holidays. However, these holidays may vary according to the state and city.

These changes will have a direct impact on the daily life and expenses of the general public. Therefore, it is important to have complete knowledge about these new rules.