Today is March 1. Some rules also change at the beginning of every new month. From today, many rules are going to change, which is sure to affect your pocket. From today, changes are being seen in all from the price of LPG cylinder to the interest rates of bank FD.
Changes in LPG gas prices:
New rates of LPG cylinders have been fixed from March 1. The price of 19 kg commercial gas cylinder has been increased this month. Cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 6 from Delhi to other cities, while during the budget last month, the price of commercial gas cylinders of 19 kg was cut by Rs 7. Now this relief has been withdrawn.
From 1 March 2025, it has become easier to pay an insurance premium through UPI. There has been a major change in the unified payment interface transactions. Under IRDAI rules, payment of insurance premium through UPI has now become easier than ever. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has introduced a new feature called Insurance-ASBA (Application Supported By Block Int) through UPI, which aims to make the payment process comfortable for customers. The new payment system has come into force from today.
Air turbine fuel prices change
From today, ATF prices can also be seen. This will directly affect the air travelers. Indeed, oil distribution companies change the prices of air turbine fuel on the first date of every month. If ATF If the prices of the airlines fall, the airlines can reduce their fares, and if the fuel prices rise, the fares may increase.
Changes in interest rates of fixed deposits:
The interest rates of fixed deposits may change from today. Banks can also reduce interest rates on FD and increase.
- Changes in the rules of adding nominees in mutual funds and demat accounts
- From March 1, there has been a big change in mutual funds and demat accounts.
- Investors will be able to add a maximum of 10 enrolled persons to their mutual fund portfolio and demat account.
- There was a facility to add only one or two enrolled persons by 28 February.
- All these enrolled persons can be considered joint account holders or separate enrolled persons for different single accounts or folios can be selected.
- After this change, investors will have more options.
The EPFO has extended the deadline to activate the universal account number for employees appointed in the current financial year and to connect bank accounts to Aadhaar to 15 March. Now UAN activation work will have to be completed by March 15. Earlier, the date of 15 February was fixed for this.
