November comes with key changes — from advance train ticket booking rule to money transfer guidelines
New Delhi/IBNS: Starting November 1, 2024, a series of updates will bring significant changes across India, impacting everything from financial transactions to daily services.
Staying informed on these shifts will be essential for effective financial planning and adherence to new guidelines.
Here’s a look at the key updates:
Commercial LPG cylinder price hike
Oil marketing companies on Friday (Nov. 1) announced a price increase for commercial LPG cylinders, effective immediately.
The price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder has gone up by Rs 62, bringing the new rate in Delhi to Rs 1,802.
Additionally, 5 kg FTL cylinder prices have increased by Rs 15, while rates for the 14.2 kg domestic cylinder remain stable.
Changes to credit cards
SBI Cards: Starting November 1, SBI Card, a part of State Bank of India, will implement new fees and finance charges for credit cardholders.
Notably, finance charges on unsecured cards will increase to 3.75 percent per month.
From December 1, a 1 percent fee will also be added for utility bill payments exceeding Rs 50,000 in a single billing cycle.
ICICI Bank credit card: ICICI Bank is revising its credit card fees and rewards programme, which will impact benefits related to insurance, groceries, and airport lounge access.
These changes, effective November 15, include the removal of spa benefits, a cap on fuel surcharge waivers for spends over Rs 100,000, and adjusted late payment fees.
RBI’s new money transfer guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) updated guidelines for Domestic Money Transfers (DMT) also come into effect on November 1.
Aimed at improving the security of domestic transfers, these guidelines follow a July 24 circular which highlighted the increased access to banking services and ease of fulfilling KYC requirements, giving users a range of digital options for fund transfers.
New advance booking period for train tickets
Indian Railways has shortened the advance ticket booking period from 120 to 60 days, effective November 1.
This change does not impact those who have already booked tickets for travel beyond this new window.
Indian Bank’s special fixed deposit deadline
Investors have until November 30 to benefit from Indian Bank’s special fixed deposit scheme, which offers attractive interest rates.
For a 300-day term, the bank provides 7.05 percent for the general public, 7.55 percent for senior citizens, and 7.80 percent for super seniors.
For a 400-day term, rates increase to 7.25 percent, 7.75 percent, and 8.00 percent, respectively. Investments start at Rs 10,000 and go up to Rs 3 crore.
TRAI’s message traceability regulation
New TRAI regulations aimed at curbing spam and fraud will require telecom companies to enhance message traceability for both transactional and promotional messages.
Beginning November 1, any message that does not meet traceability standards will be blocked.
These changes are set to bring a wide-ranging impact across sectors, and staying informed will help individuals and businesses navigate the new regulations and financial adjustments effectively.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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