Rule Change From 1st January 2025: Now the time has come to say goodbye to the year 2024. At the same time, as soon as the new year starts from January 1, many important financial and social rules (New rules 2025) are going to change.
These changes will have a direct impact on the pockets of middle class people and their budget. These changes related to ration card, LPG cylinder, credit card, and EPFO pension are important for every common citizen.
There will be a change in Amazon Prime
Amazon India has decided to change the rules of its Prime membership from January 1, 2025. From the new year, Prime Video will be streamed on only 2 TVs from one Prime account. To stream on more TVs, you will have to take an extra membership. Earlier, you could connect 5 devices to one account.
WhatsApp will stop working on many Android phones running older versions of the operating system starting January 1, 2025.
This includes popular models from brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC, and Motorola.
Here are the list of the names of the affected phones models:
- Samsung: Galaxy S3,Galaxy Note 2,Galaxy Ace 3,Galaxy S4 Mini
- HTC: One X, One X+, Desire 500, Desire 601
- Sony: Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia V
- LG: Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini, L90, Motorola, Moto G, Razr HD
- Moto E 2014
Changes in the rules of telecom companies
From January 1, 2025, the rules related to telecom companies are also going to change. Under the new rules, companies will have to pay more attention to installing optical fiber and new mobile towers. This will also help companies in providing their services. Also, due to this there will be less trouble in installing towers.
Hike in car prices
As the new year approaches, car prices may also increase. Some important car companies of the country have announced to increase the prices of their cars. Car companies like Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Hyundai and Mahindra are going to increase the prices of their cars. These companies have said that they will increase the prices of cars by up to 3 percent.
Thailand’s e-visa system to be launched in 2025
From 1st January 2025, visitors from any country of the world would be able to apply for a Thailand e-Visa through the official website, www.thaievisa.go.th. However, the e-Visa system was earlier accessible to only those travelers coming from certain regions. But, this expansion allows applicants from any country to finish off the entire visa application procedure online.
With the move, the procedure for international visitors becomes simplified while making the traveling of internationals easier in accessing Thailand. For many Indians, the travel document processing will indeed be easy now because most Indians go out to travel in Thailand with the intent of having some holiday there.
New US visa appointment rules to cut wait time, bring relief for Indians in 2025
- US Visa Relief for Indians: Starting January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India will allow non-immigrant visa applicants to reschedule appointments once without extra fees.
- Additional rescheduling will require reapplication and fee payment.
- H-1B Visa Overhaul: Effective January 17, 2025, new DHS rules aim to modernize the H-1B process, offering flexibility for employers and better transitions for Indian F-1 visa holders.
- But long Wait Times Persist: Visa appointment wait times in India remain high, with B1/B2 visas averaging 400+ days.
ITC Hotels demerger to come into effect from January 1, 2025
The multifaceted conglomerate ITC, based in Kolkata, has already said that once all necessary permits are obtained, the demerger of ITC Hotels will take effect on January 1, 2025.
LPG cylinder prices
Oil companies update information about cylinder prices on the 1st of every month. The prices of 19 kg commercial gas cylinders have been increased for the last 5 months. However, there has been no change in the prices of 14.2 kg cylinders used for domestic use.
Key Rule Changes for Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, and BSNL Users from January 1, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications released the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024 commonly known as RoW rules on 19 September, 2024. In effect from January 1, 2025, these regulations are established to control the construction, use, and maintenance of underground communications facilities on public property. Companies will be in a better position to boost their services with the aid of Right of Way regulations. The new regulation specifies the locations for new mobile tower installations by telecom providers such as Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, and BSNL.
Changes in RBI’s FD rules
The Reserve Bank of India has changed the policy related to fixed deposits of NBFCs and HFCs from January 1. This includes the process of changing the rules for taking deposits from the public, the percentage of keeping liquid assets and the rules related to insuring the deposits.
Important Changes in GST Compliance
A number of key changes in GST compliance will come into effect starting from January 1, 2025, which would affect companies in India:-
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