April Rule Change: Oil and gas distribution companies change the prices of LPG cylinders on the first of every month. Prices may also change on April 1, 2025.

April Rule Change: Today is the last day of the month and tomorrow i.e. from April 1, the new financial year will start, with which many new rules will come into force. Like the end of every month, this time too many big changes are going to happen in the country. These changes can affect everyday life, including changes in LPG cylinder prices, changes in bank account transactions, and changes in credit card charges. Apart from this, the cost of travel may increase due to the increase in toll tax. Let's take a look at the ten big changes that are going to happen soon.

Change in LPG prices.

Oil and gas distribution companies change the prices of LPG cylinders on the first of every month. Prices may also change on 1 April 2025. In recent times, the prices of 19 kg cylinders have seen fluctuations, while the prices of small domestic LPG cylinders have remained stable. With the beginning of the new financial year, it is expected that the prices of 14 kg cylinders may get relief.

CNG-LPG and ATF prices

Along with the prices of LPG cylinders, the prices of CNG and PNG may also change on the first of every month. Apart from this, there is a possibility of change in the prices of Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) on 1 April 2025. The fluctuation in CNG prices may affect the cost of driving a vehicle. While the increase in ATF prices may also increase the cost of air travel.

Will UPI ID be closed?

A new rule related to UPI will come into effect from April 1, 2025. The bank will remove from its records those UPI accounts linked to mobile numbers which are not being used for a long time. If your mobile number is linked to a UPI app and you have not used it for a long time, then your UPI services may stop.

Unified Pension Scheme starts

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) is going to start from April 1, which will give guaranteed pension to central employees. Central government employees can apply online for this scheme from April 1. If an employee wants to get pension under UPS, then he will have to apply by filling the form and if someone does not want to choose UPS, then he can opt for NPS (National Pension Scheme).

23 lakh central employees will have to choose one option from UPS or NPS. The government will contribute an additional 8.5 percent of the basic salary and dearness allowance of the employees choosing UPS. Under this scheme, the minimum pension will be Rs 10,000 per month, but for this at least 10 years of service will have to be completed.

New tax scheme implemented

New tax rules will come into effect from April 1, 2025. The government had made many big changes in Budget 2025 to provide relief to the middle class. The new Income Tax Bill will replace the old Income Tax Act 1961, now no tax will have to be paid on annual income up to Rs 12 lakh, salaried employees can avail standard deduction of Rs 75,000 and that is, salary income up to Rs 12.75 lakh can be tax-free. But this exemption will be available only to those who will choose the new tax system.

Changes in TDS rules

From April 1, 2025, there will be changes in TDS rules such as the limit has been increased to reduce unnecessary tax deductions and improve the cash flow of taxpayers, the limit of TDS on interest income for senior citizens has been increased to Rs 1 lakh, which will give them more financial security and the exemption limit on rental income has been increased to Rs 6 lakh per annum, which will reduce the burden of landlords and the rental market can be strengthened.

Changes in credit card rules

There will be changes in rewards and other facilities. Swiggy rewards on SBI Simply CLICK card will be reduced from 5 times to half, Air India Signature card points will be reduced from 30 to 10, IDFC First Bank will stop its Club Vistara Milestone benefits.

Minimum balance rules changed

From April 1, 2025, SBI, PNB and other banks are going to change the rules related to minimum balance of savings account. Under the new rules, new minimum balance limits will be fixed for different areas. If there is no minimum amount fixed in an account, the bank can impose a fine. Therefore, account holders will have to understand the new rules of their bank and maintain the required balance.

New rules for Debit Card

From April 1, 2025, new benefits will be added to RuPay Debit Select Card. This includes facilities related to fitness, travel, entertainment and health. Under the new update, you will be able to use the domestic airport lounge once every quarter for free, you will get the facility of international airport lounge visit twice a year, you will get insurance cover of up to Rs 10 lakh in case of death or permanent disability in an accident and you will get free gym membership once every quarter. These changes are being made to provide more facilities to the cardholders.

Increase in Toll Tax

Toll tax on National Highway is going to be expensive from April 1, 2025. NHAI has ordered to implement new rates at different toll plazas, which can make highway travel expensive. According to reports, the toll on the highway passing through Lucknow may increase by Rs 5 for light vehicles and Rs 20-25 for heavy vehicles. New rates will be applicable on busy highways like Lucknow-Kanpur, Ayodhya, Rae Bareli and Barabanki. Apart from this, passengers may have to pay higher toll on Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Eastern Peripheral Expressway and NH-9.