The Department of Economics & Finance at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, in collaboration with ICSSR, is organizing a two-day ICSSR-sponsored National Conference.
The title of the conference is Catalyst for Viksit Bharat: Assessing the Impact of Next-Generation GST Reforms on MSMEs & the Start-up Ecosystem.
This conference aims to bring together researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry experts. The discussions will contribute to a Policy Advisory Document for the Ministry of Finance and GST Council.
| Conference | ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on Catalyst for Viksit Bharat: Assessing the Impact of Next-Generation GST Reforms on MSMEs & the Start-up Ecosystem |
| Venue | BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus NH 17B, Sancoale, Mormugao, South Goa |
| Dates | 11–12 September 2026 |
| Mode | Offline |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Conference Dates | 11–12 September 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 30 May 2026 |
| Acceptance Notification | 30 June 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | 10 August 2026 |
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Conference Themes
1. Technological Integration & Compliance Efficiency
- AI-driven GST filing
- E-invoicing adoption
- Predictive analytics & automation
2. Liquidity & Working Capital Management
- ITC delays and constraints
- GST refunds and liquidity
- Inventory and supply-chain issues
3. Formalisation of the Informal Sector
- GST registration incentives
- Digital payments impact
- Access to credit and finance
4. Export Competitiveness
- Zero-rated exports
- Logistics reforms
- Sectoral export growth
5. Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
- GST litigation trends
- Advance ruling system
- Transparency in tax administration
6. Regional Disparities & Inclusive Growth
- GST in Tier-2 & Tier-3 regions
- Rural industrial clusters
- Digital divide challenges
Registration Fee
- ₹2,000 (Only for accepted authors)
Conference Website: https://gst-conference-bitsgoa.netlify.app/
Abstract Submission: forms.gle/o9UVzRfrs5H9Cgxo6