The National Conference on "Catalyst for Viksit Bharat: Assessing the Impact of Next-Generation GST Reforms on MSMEs and the Start-up Ecosystem" was held on 11–12 September 2026 at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all presenters, participants, and the organising committee.
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Two-Day National Conference · Department of Economics & Finance, BITS Pilani Goa
The implementation of GST on 1 July 2017 marked a transformative milestone in India's fiscal history. Conceived under the principle of "One Nation, One Tax," GST sought to unify India's fragmented indirect tax system, eliminate cascading taxation, and create a seamless national market.
The recent rationalisation of tax slabs — moving toward 5% (merit) and 18% (standard), effective 22 September 2025 — represents a significant step toward transparency, compliance, and efficiency. The ITC mechanism has strengthened value-chain neutrality, while the Composition Scheme has reduced compliance burdens for small enterprises up to ₹1.5 crore turnover.
This ICSSR-sponsored national conference brings together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to critically examine the multifaceted impact of next-generation GST reforms and their implications for MSMEs, start-ups, and regional industries in India.
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, established in 2004, is an Institute of Eminence recognised by the Government of India. Located on NH 17B in South Goa, it is consistently ranked among the top private technical universities in India.
The Department of Economics and Finance offers PG and doctoral programmes with faculty expertise in macroeconomics, public finance, financial markets, and development economics — actively engaged in high-quality international research.
Original, unpublished abstracts and full papers are invited for presentation at the conference. Contributions addressing allied and interdisciplinary areas relevant to GST reforms and economic policy are also encouraged.
Conference language is English. All submissions must be original and unpublished.
Point your phone camera at the QR code, or click the button below to open the official abstract submission form. All submissions must be made via this Google Form.