India GST 2.0 seminar call for papers opens up economic policy reforms

• The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has sponsored an international seminar on GST 2.0 Next Generation Reforms.
• The seminar will provide a multidisciplinary platform for academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, tax professionals, legal experts, researchers, and students to deliberate on the evolving GST landscape.
• GST 2.0 reforms have far-reaching implications for businesses, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in India.

The seminar will provide a multidisciplinary platform for academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, tax professionals, legal experts, researchers, and students to deliberate on the evolving GST landscape.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been a transformative force in India's economic landscape since its introduction. As GST evolves into GST 2.0, it is increasingly recognized as a key driver of economic formalization, digital governance, fiscal federalism, compliance modernization, and entrepreneurial growth. This shift towards GST 2.0 aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, which aims to create a more prosperous and developed India by 2047.

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has sponsored an international seminar on GST 2.0 Next Generation Reforms, titled 'Compliance to Competitiveness: Transforming the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.' The seminar will provide a multidisciplinary platform for academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, tax professionals, legal experts, researchers, and students to deliberate on the evolving GST landscape.

The seminar is scheduled to take place on August 7 and 8, 2026, at the Shooting Hall, A-Block on the SGT University campus. It will feature keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, and research paper presentations that critically examine GST 2.0 reforms and their socio-economic and entrepreneurial impact.

The seminar is being organized jointly by the School of Law, the School of Commerce & Management, and the Research & Development Cell at SGT University. It has also partnered with the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. This collaboration brings together experts from various fields to provide a comprehensive understanding of GST 2.0 reforms.

The seminar will feature research paper presentations that assess the impact of GST 2.0 on entrepreneurship and economic growth. It will also examine the role of GST in promoting digital governance and compliance modernization. Through expert panel discussions, policymakers, industry leaders, and tax professionals will engage with each other to identify areas for improvement and potential challenges.

The seminar is a unique opportunity for academicians, researchers, and students to interact with experts and gain insights into the evolving GST landscape.

GST 2.0 reforms have far-reaching implications for businesses, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in India. The seminar will provide a platform for discussing these implications and identifying areas where improvement is needed. By critically examining the socio-economic and entrepreneurial impact of GST 2.0, the seminar aims to contribute to the development of effective policies that promote economic growth and development.

The seminar's focus on GST 2.0 reforms also highlights the importance of compliance modernization and digital governance in promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth. By understanding the implications of these reforms, businesses and entrepreneurs can better navigate the changing regulatory landscape and make informed decisions about their operations.

Ultimately, the seminar aims to contribute to the development of a more prosperous and developed India by 2047, as envisioned in the Viksit Bharat 2047 policy.

Lawyers should watch for the potential implications of GST 2.0 reforms on their clients' businesses, including changes to compliance requirements and tax liabilities.

Source: Original reporting via SGT University