Starting November 1, 2025, several important financial regulation changes come into effect in India, impacting banking, Aadhaar, pension, credit cards, and more.
Bank Account & Locker Nominations
Depositors can now nominate up to four individuals per bank account with options for simultaneous or successive nomination, simplifying claim settlements. For lockers and safe custody items, only successive nomination is allowed to ensure smooth transfer of rights after a nominee’s death. These come from Sections 10-13 of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Aadhaar Card Updates
Users can edit name, address, and mobile details online without needing to visit centres physically. This eases updating Aadhaar details and improves security.
Pension Rules
Pensioners aged 80+ started submitting life certificates from October 1 to ensure pension continuity. The government extended the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) enrollment deadline to November 30, offering options like plan switches and tax reliefs.
Credit Card Fees & Limits
SBI Card now charges a 1% fee on educational payments via third-party apps and on wallet top-ups above Rs 1,000. Payments made directly to institutions remain fee-free.
Bank Website Domains
Banks must use secure ‘.bank.in’ domain for net banking to enhance cyber safety.
UPI Transaction Changes
UPI users will see revised limits and improved fraud protections to promote safer digital payments.
Timely compliance with these updates will secure uninterrupted financial services and benefits under the new rules