International Conference on Economic Integration and Sectoral Competitiveness in the GST 2.0 Economy, 2026

Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad invites you to submit your research for its International Conference on Economic Integration and Sectoral Competitiveness in the GST-Driven Economy, to be held on 29 August 2026 in hybrid mode. The conference is organised in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, and is framed around the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

This is a multidisciplinary academic platform that brings together scholars from Economics, Management, Commerce, Law, Finance, Technology and allied disciplines to examine the transformative potential of GST 2.0 reforms across key sectors of the Indian economy. If you are a student, research scholar, academician or professional working on tax policy, economic integration or sectoral growth, this is a strong opportunity to present your work and have it considered for a peer-reviewed publication.

Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad is a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, and is re-accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade. It is recognised as one of the leading law schools in India, with a strong academic structure, professional training focus and a record of placements with Tier 1 firms and organisations.

The conference is run jointly with ICSSR, New Delhi, a premier autonomous body under the Ministry of Education that promotes and funds social science research in India. The institutional backing of a deemed university and a statutory research council gives the conference clear academic credibility.

You can submit original, unpublished research papers under any one of the following nine themes:

• Rural Development and Agricultural Sector Impact under GST 2.0, including rural MSMEs, agro-processing, formalisation, supply chains and market integration
• GST 2.0 Impact on Manufacturing and Industrial Growth, including logistics optimisation, input tax credit utilisation, competitiveness and production costs
• Service Sector Impact under GST 2.0, including professional services, tourism, finance and IT sector compliance
• GST 2.0 Impact on E-commerce and the Digital Economy, including online marketplaces, startups and fintech
• GST 2.0 Impact on Insurance and Financial Services, including regulatory challenges, digital products, micro insurance and premiums
• GST 2.0 Impact on the Healthcare Sector, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, affordability and innovation
• GST 2.0 Impact on Real Estate and Construction, including the taxation system and compliance challenges
• GST and GST 2.0 Cross-cutting and Policy Themes, including global best practices, sustainable taxation and legal and ethical dimensions
• GST Impact on Innovation and Technology, including AI, automation, fintech and digital transformation

Selected articles will undergo peer review by ICSSR and be considered for publication in the conference proceedings.

The conference welcomes a broad academic and professional audience, including:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Research scholars
• Academicians and faculty members
• Industry professionals and policy practitioners
• International and foreign delegates

Submissions are encouraged across Economics, Management, Commerce, Law, Finance, Technology and allied disciplines.

The conference follows a two-stage review. You first submit an abstract, and on acceptance you submit the full paper. The schedule is as follows:

• Abstract submission deadline: 10 July 2026
• Abstract acceptance notification: 15 July 2026
• Full paper submission: 25 July 2026
• Full paper acceptance: 28 July 2026
• Registration deadline: 31 July 2026
• Conference date: 29 August 2026

Authors must pay the registration fee on or before 31 July 2026 for their paper to be included in the conference programme. Payment details are communicated to the corresponding authors of accepted papers.

Registration fees vary by category. An additional 18 percent GST applies to all fees.

• Research scholars and students (UG and PG): 599 early bird, 999 regular (50 USD / 60 USD for foreign delegates)
• Academicians: 999 early bird, 1499 regular (60 USD / 70 USD)
• Industry delegates: 1499 early bird, 1999 regular (70 USD / 80 USD)

Registration covers access to all sessions, networking meals with speakers and experts, conference materials and eligibility for the Best Paper awards. Academicians who bring three students receive a 40 percent discount. Limited accommodation is available at the guest house (2,700 per day) and hostel (1,000 per day). No TA or DA is provided. Certificates are issued on participation.

Submit your abstract through the official conference submission form. On acceptance you will be asked to submit your full paper through the same channel, and registration and payment instructions will follow for accepted authors. Read the full Call for Papers and brochure on the official conference pages before submitting.

• Your abstract addresses one of the nine listed themes
• The work is original and unpublished
• Abstract submitted via the official form before 10 July 2026
• Full paper ready for submission by 25 July 2026 if your abstract is accepted
• Registration fee paid on or before 31 July 2026 for inclusion in the programme
• Contact and co-author details are complete and correct