New Delhi, Sept 28:
From October 1, 2025, several important rules will change that will directly impact the common man’s daily life. These changes range from railway ticket bookings, UPI transactions, online gaming regulations, and pensions to possible gas cylinder price revisions. Alongside this, banks will also remain closed for several days in October due to festivals.
Let’s take a look at the major changes coming into effect from October 1:
1. Online Gaming Regulations
The government has tightened rules for the online gaming industry.
New regulations have been passed by Parliament and approved by President Droupadi Murmu.
Gaming companies will now face strict monitoring to ensure transparency.
The new law aims to protect players from fraud, addiction, and unfair practices.
2. Railway Ticket Booking Rules
Indian Railways has updated its ticket booking process on IRCTC.
Aadhaar verification is now mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets online.
From October 1, the first 15 minutes of Tatkal booking will be reserved only for Aadhaar-verified accounts.
This move is expected to help genuine passengers and curb ticket brokers and agents.
3. UPI Transactions – Payment Request Feature Removed
If you use UPI for digital payments, there’s a major update:
From October 1, you will no longer be able to request money via UPI.
NPCI is planning to remove the peer-to-peer (P2P) “collect request” feature.
This step aims to reduce frauds and scams happening through fake UPI payment requests.
4. National Pension System (NPS) Reforms
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a big change:
The Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) will come into effect from October 1.
Non-government employees, corporate professionals, and gig workers can now invest in multiple pension schemes using a single PAN number.
This reform gives investors more flexibility and better retirement planning options.
5. Gas Cylinder Price Update
Gas cylinder prices were last revised in April 2025.
There has been no change since then.
A fresh revision is expected on October 1, which may bring relief to households.
6. Bank Holidays in October 2025
October is a festive month, and banks will remain closed on several days.
Major holidays include:
Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
Durga Puja & Dussehra
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Lakshmi Puja, Karva Chauth, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja
Plus, regular second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays.
👉 Citizens are advised to check the RBI Bank Holiday List before planning their financial tasks.
✅ In summary: From October 1, 2025, daily life will be impacted in multiple ways—train travel will become smoother for Aadhaar-linked passengers, UPI will get stricter to prevent fraud, NPS investors will get more freedom, and gas prices may see a revision. At the same time, the online gaming industry enters a new era of regulation.
