The School of Law at SGT University, Gurugram, is set to host an International Seminar on ‘GST 2.0: Next Generation Reforms,’ under the theme ‘Compliance to Competitiveness: Transforming the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.’ Scheduled for August 7 and 8, 2026, this event is a collaborative effort involving the School of Commerce & Management and the Research & Development Cell of SGT University. It is also supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and partnered with the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The seminar will take place at the Shooting Hall, A-Block on the SGT University campus.
About the Seminar
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) represents one of India’s most significant fiscal reforms since independence. As GST progresses into its next phase, GST 2.0, it is becoming a critical factor in economic formalisation, digital governance, fiscal federalism, compliance modernization, and entrepreneurial expansion. This seminar aligns with the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision, aiming to provide a multidisciplinary platform for academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, tax professionals, legal experts, researchers, and students to discuss the evolving landscape of GST.
The seminar will feature keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, and research paper presentations to critically assess GST 2.0 reforms, evaluate their socio-economic and entrepreneurial impact, identify ongoing challenges, and explore future policy directions. This event seeks to generate practical insights to build a more efficient, equitable, and growth-oriented tax ecosystem.
Seminar Structure and Themes
This two-day event is structured around two primary discussion pillars:
- Day 1 (7th August 2026): Industry, Compliance & Financial Impact of GST Reforms on MSMEs and Start-ups
- Day 2 (8th August 2026): Legal, Judicial & Governance Dimensions of GST Reforms
The seminar is divided into several tracks and sub-themes:
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Track I: GST, MSMEs, Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Formalisation
- GST and the Formalisation of the Informal Economy
- Compliance Costs and Working Capital Challenges for MSMEs
- Start-ups, Innovation, and the 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
- The Sectoral Impact of GST on Manufacturing, Services, FMCG, Retail, and Logistics
- Inverted Duty Structure and Manufacturing Competitiveness
- GST’s Impact on Digital Platforms and the 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
- 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
Participation and Registration
The seminar will be conducted in a hybrid format. Interested participants can register through the provided links to the brochure and flyer. The fee schedule is as follows:
- Faculty/Professionals: ₹500/-
- Researchers/Scholars (PhD): ₹300/-
- UG/PG Students: ₹200/-
- Foreign Delegates: $30
