Starting May 1, India’s LPG distribution will tighten with mandatory OTP-based verification for cylinder delivery and longer booking intervals—25 days in urban areas and 45 in rural. The rollout aims to curb hoarding and streamline sales. In PNG-enabled areas, some households may lose LPG connections, while PMUY subsidy support will require completing Aadhaar eKYC.
The RBI has updated India’s e-mandate framework, effective immediately, raising the OTP-free limit for auto-debit recurring payments to ₹15,000. Utility bills and EMIs now face less friction, while key commitments like insurance premiums and mutual fund SIPs are protected with a higher ₹1 lakh threshold, reducing the risk of missed payments and lapses.
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State Bank of India says some customers are experiencing temporary disruptions to OTP and SMS services on the YONO app, affecting transactions that require authentication. The bank expects services to be fully restored by 5:45 PM on April 17, 2026, and advises users to switch to other digital banking channels in the meantime. Similar issues were reported on April 16.
Kotak Mahindra Bank will require customers to complete mandatory two-factor authentication using OTP or MPIN for selected transactions starting April 22, 2026. The change covers government, statutory, payment gateway, and other merchant payments, with the bank citing added protection for tax-related transactions. Customers are urged to keep their contact details updated to avoid failed verifications.
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