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Mint
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Tax rate revamp on GST Council agenda; India to push FATF to grey list Pakistan
New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council will review proposals for tax rate rejig at its next meeting to be held within a couple of months to see how best to simplify the indirect tax regime and to support consumption demand, a person informed about Centre-state discussions said. Also Read | Why 'record' gross GST collections in April don't tell the full story The central government also expects the projected 'above normal monsoon' this year to augur well for the rural economy and consumption demand, the person cited earlier said on the condition of anonymity. Any tax relief on GST could help in boosting demand for goods and services in the economy, complementing the boost from plentiful rains and the income tax relief to the middle class offered in this year's annual budget. 'Operation Sindoor', launched by India's armed forces against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied and Kashmir earlier this month, is unlikely to have any fiscal impact on the Union budget year as mechanisms have been established for taking care of any such spending requirements. Also Read | Chartering the troubled waters of accommodation services under GST India will actively pursue reinstating Pakistan in the grey list of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global agency that develops policies to combat money laundering and terror financing, the person said. If included, Pakistan will have to work closely with FATF to strengthen its framework to fight terror financing, while also having to deal with challenges such as reduced investor confidence and increased transaction costs. Queries sent to the spokespersons for finance, corporate affairs and external affairs ministries and to the GST Council secretariat on Friday seeking comments for the story remained unanswered till press time. Also Read | Should you register for GST? Here's everything you need to know. FATF is set to hold seven meetings this year, including multiple plenary deliberations starting 25 May, going up to 20 October, and a ministerial meeting in September, according to a schedule available on the agency's website. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said seven distinct groups, comprising leaders from various political parties and foreign policy experts, 'are actively working to present Pakistan's true face to the world," according to an official statement. The government is now preparing a cabinet note on the PM Internship scheme, incorporating learnings from the two phases of pilot project implemented so far. Once the cabinet clears it, the final scheme will be rolled out, the person said. The PM internship scheme announced in the FY25 budget offers 12-month internships in India's top companies to 10 million youth over five years. The interns will get a monthly assistance of ₹4,500 from the government and ₹500 from the company, in addition to a one-time grant of ₹6,000 from the government to support them. The US administration's proposal for taxing outward remittance flows could have an impact on remittance flows to India, but the government has not yet quantified the extent of the dent, the person cited earlier said.
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
PM Internship scheme 2025 registration ends tomorrow, apply at pminternship.mca.gov.in
The deadline to apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) Phase 2 of its pilot phase, is tomorrow, April 22, 2025. Candidates eyeing for hands-on industry experience and internship opportunities at top companies can apply at Previously, the deadline was March 31, 2025, which was later extended to April 15, 2025, followed by a further extension to April 22, 2025, providing youth more time to apply. Below is an overview of the PM Internship scheme, eligibility criteria, how to apply, and the Benefits of the scheme: The Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and announced in the Union Budget 2024. It aims to provide one crore internship opportunities to young people for the next five years. Applicants will receive a monthly stipend of ₹4,500 from the government and an additional ₹500 from participating companies as part of their CSR initiatives. Upon enrollment, a one-time grant of ₹6,000 will be provided, along with insurance coverage under the PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana. SSC to implement Aadhaar Based Biometric Authentication in upcoming exams, here's what candidates will have to do IIT Delhi UG students bag over 850 unique job offers, highest in three years AP DSC 2025: Mega DSC registration begins at link to apply There is no application fee. A resume will be generated based on the candidate's application. Each candidate can apply for a maximum of five opportunities. For more related details candidates can check the official website of PM Internship Scheme.
