India will be amending several significant laws and regulations on january 1, 2025, which will have an impact on your day-to-day activities in several ways.
 
Let's examine these modifications:
 
Increased Agricultural Loan Guarantee ceiling: The ₹1.60 lakh guarantee-free agricultural loan ceiling will now be ₹2 lakh. There will be particular advantages for small farmers.
 
Changes to banking service Hours: The new banking hours are 9 AM to 5 PM. We'll promote online banking.
 
Ration Card Regulations: As of january 1, ration cardholders must use E-KYC.
 
Families making more than ₹3 lakh in urban areas and ₹2 lakh in rural areas would no longer be eligible for rations due to changes in income limitations.
 
Interest Rates on Credit Cards Will climb: Interest rates on credit cards might climb from 30% to 50% if payments are not made on time.
 
GST changes: If vendors don't follow the new guidelines for E-way invoices, the buyer's input tax credit might be jeopardized. The sale of used autos will be subject to an 18% GST.
 
Pension Rule Changes: The requirements for widow and disabled pensions will be modified. Pension recipients will be examined regularly.
 
Terms of amazon Prime Membership: The price of an amazon Prime membership may go up. The new subscription will include more services.
 
GST on Popcorn: A GST rate of 5%, 12%, or 18% may be imposed on popcorn sold in shopping centers and movie theaters.
 
Linking Aadhaar and PAN Cards: It is now required to link Aadhaar and PAN cards.
Changes in GST Slabs: Some goods and services will see changes in the GST slabs.
New Pension Scheme: A new pension scheme will be launched from january 1, 2025, with new rules for beneficiaries.
Delivery Charges Under GST: An 18% GST will be applied on delivery charges related to online shopping.
Changes in Public Sector Banks: Public sector banks will expand online services, and physical branches may reduce.
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New Rules for Students: There will be changes in scholarship and fellowship procedures.
Stock Market Rules: New rules will be implemented for investing in the stock market, including changes in transaction fees and taxes.
Electricity Bill Changes: Online payment options for electricity bills will be encouraged.
Waste Disposal Rules: New waste disposal rules will be implemented to keep the environment safe.
Insurance Scheme for Natural Disasters: The government will launch an insurance scheme for areas affected by natural disasters.
Tax Return Filing: New necessary documents will be specified for filing tax returns, and the process will be simplified.
International Travel Rules: There will be changes in visa and passport procedures for international travel.
Smart City Scheme: Under the Smart City Scheme, cities will become smarter and more digital.
Price Adjustments for petrol and Diesel: The cost of petrol and diesel will be subject to flexible adjustments.
 
Changes to health Insurance: To make sure that more individuals can take use of health insurance, changes will be made to its regulations.
 
New Subsidies Under Housing Schemes: New home-buying subsidies will be implemented, while existing housing schemes will undergo modifications.