Call for Papers: International Seminar on ‘GST 2.0: Next Generation Reforms’ at SGT University, Gurugram

The School of Law at SGT University, Gurugram has announced an International Seminar on GST 2.0 Next Generation Reforms titled ‘Compliance to Competitiveness: Transforming the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem,’ scheduled for August 7 and 8, 2026.

The seminar is being organized jointly by the School of Law, the School of Commerce & Management, and the Research & Development Cell of SGT University, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), and in partnership with the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. It will be held at the Shooting Hall, A-Block on the SGT University campus.

About the Seminar

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) is one of the most transformative fiscal reforms in post-independence India. As GST evolves into GST 2.0, it is increasingly recognised as a catalyst for economic formalisation, digital governance, fiscal federalism, compliance modernisation, and entrepreneurial growth. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, this Seminar aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, tax professionals, legal experts, researchers, and students to deliberate on the evolving GST landscape.

Through keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, and research paper presentations, the seminar will critically examine GST 2.0 reforms, assess their socio-economic and entrepreneurial impact, identify persistent challenges, and explore future policy directions. The seminar seeks to generate actionable insights for building a more efficient, equitable, and growth-oriented tax ecosystem. The Seminar comprises (a) Panel Discussion; (b) Research Paper Presentation.

Themes for Panel Discussion

The two-day event will be structured around two primary pillars for a panel discussion:

• Day-01 (7th August 2026): Industry, Compliance & Financial Impact of GST Reforms on MSMEs and Start-ups

• Day-02 (8th August 2026): Legal, Judicial & Governance Dimensions of GST Reforms

Tracks & Sub-Themes

Track I: GST, MSMEs, Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Formalisation

• GST and Formalisation of the Informal Economy;

• Compliance Cost and Working Capital Challenges for MSMEs,

• Start-ups, Innovation and Indirect Tax Ecosystem;

• Women Entrepreneurs and Tax Literacy, Rural Enterprises;

• Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Cooperative Models;

• Export Competitiveness and GST Refund Mechanisms;

• Employment Generation and Labour Market Impact;

• Financial Inclusion and Small Business Sustainability.

Track II: Sectoral Transformation, Markets & Consumer Dynamics under GST

• Sectoral Impact of GST on Manufacturing, Services, FMCG, Retail and Logistics;

• Inverted Duty Structure and Manufacturing Competitiveness;

• GST and Digital Platforms and Gig Economy;

• Real Estate, Tourism, Education and Healthcare under GST;

• GST and Consumer Welfare: Price Pass-through and Awareness;

• Market Adjustment and Behavioural Responses under GST.

Track III: GST Reforms, Public Policy, Institutional Framework & Sustainability

• GST 2.0: Structural, Procedural and Legal Reforms;

• Rate Rationalisation and Revenue Neutrality Analysis;

• GST Council: Institutional Design and Cooperative Federalism;

• Constitutional and Judicial Dimensions of GST;

• Appellate Mechanisms and Dispute Resolution Framework;

• Anti-Profiteering and Consumer Welfare;

• Policy Simulation Models and Economic Impact Assessment;

• GST and Viksit Bharat Vision 2047;

• Green Taxation within the GST Framework; ESG-Oriented GST Policy Design;

• Environmental Fiscal Reforms and Climate-Sensitive Taxation.

Track IV: Fiscal Federalism, Digital Governance & Global Perspectives

• Centre–State Revenue Sharing and Compensation Framework under GST, Post-Compensation Era Fiscal Challenges and Revenue Sustainability, Inter-State Trade and IGST Settlement Mechanism;

• Fiscal Federalism and Centre–State Financial Relations under GST;

• Comparative Analysis of GST/VAT Models: EU, ASEAN and OECD Economies;

• Digital Transformation under GSTN;

• Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Tax Administration;

• E-Invoicing, Automation and Real-Time Compliance Systems;

• Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Tax Fraud Prevention;

• Blockchain Applications in Indirect Taxation; Digital Public Infrastructure and E-Governance Reforms in Taxation.

Mode: Hybrid

Registration Link  

Link to the Brochure

Link to the Flyer

Fee Schedule for Participants  :-

• Faculty/Professionals: ₹500/-

• Researchers/Scholars (PhD): ₹300/-

• UG/PG Students: ₹200/-

• Foreign Delegates: $30

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