Call for Papers

CALL FOR PAPERS

The theme of this conference reflects the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasising the need to assess the growth potential of various sectors in the context of GST 2.0 reforms. It aims to examine transformations in the tax regime, evaluate supply chain dynamics, identify challenges, and highlight emerging opportunities across sectors. The conference will also focus on sector-specific indicators, market growth prospects, cost structures, and the broader business environment.

Original and unpublished abstracts and full papers are invited for presentation at the International Conference. Submissions should align with the conference’s central themes; however, contributions from allied and interdisciplinary fields (such as Law, Commerce, Management, Economics, Business, and Public Policy) relevant to GST reforms and economic policy are also welcome. The indicative broad thematic areas include the following:

Theme 1: Rural Development and Agricultural Sector Impact on GST 2.0

GST 2.0 and Rural MSME, Small-scale Enterprises.
GST 2.0 impact and growth potential in Agro-processing Industries.
GST 2.0 formalisation of the rural market, along with the supply chain and logistics impact on different sectors.
GST 2.0 impact on supply chains and marketing.
Different opportunities for market integration and sectoral expansion in the taxation regime.

Theme 2: GST 2.0 Impact on Manufacturing and Industrial Growth

GST 2.0 Optimisation of logistics, supply chain and warehousing.
GST 2.0 MSMEs and Manufacturing Growth Post GST.
GST 2.0 impact on ITC utilisation and efficiency.
GST 2.0 effect on competitiveness and production cost.

Theme 3: Service sector impact via GST 2.0

GST 2.0 impact on professional services, tourism, finance and the IT sector.
GST 2.0 opportunities in innovation and service sector expansion.
GST 2.0 challenges in sectoral adaptation and compliance.

Theme 4: GST 2.0 Impact on E-Commerce and Digital Economy

GST 2.0 growth and impact on the online marketplaces, along with consumer welfare and social impact.
Different opportunities GST 2.0 enables for startups and fintech.

Theme 5: GST 2.0 Impact on Insurance and Financial Services

Regulatory challenges and risk management impact related to GST 2.0
Growth in digital insurance products and micro insurance.
GST 2.0 impacts on service delivery and premiums.

Theme 6: GST 2.0 Impact on the Healthcare Sector

Expected innovation in healthcare delivery and industry related to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and hospital services, along with broader GST 2.0.
GST 2.0 reforms impact on the affordability of investment and innovation.

Theme 7: GST 2.0 Impact on Real Estate and Construction

Indian Taxation System and GST 2.0 Impact on Real Estate and Construction.
Sectoral compliance challenges and reforms in the regulatory system, along with the GST 2.0 Impact.

Theme 8: GST and GST 2.0 cross-cutting and policy themes

GST and other taxation regimes best practices from a global platform.
Challenges and gaps across sectors in GST implications.
Sustainable taxation and GST 2.0, for cross-cutting policy themes for the Indian taxation system.
Legal and Ethical Dimensions of GST Amendments and Compliance Practices.

Theme 9: GST Impact on Innovation and Technology

AI and other automation impact on GST and other tax collection.
GST 2.0 impact on Fintech, along with different digital transformations of industries.
GST compliance merits and demerits in the digital era.

International Conference