Introduction
Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, a constituent of Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, is organising an International Conference on “Economic Integration and Sectoral Competitiveness Targeting Growth Potential in a GST-Driven Economy” on August 29, 2026. The conference provides a multidisciplinary platform to examine the economic, sectoral, and governance implications of India’s GST 2.0 reforms across key industries.
About the Organisation
Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad is a constituent institution of Symbiosis International Deemed University (SISU), Pune, one of India’s leading private deemed universities. Established with a commitment to academic excellence and professional legal education, Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad is known for its active research agenda, strong faculty, and engagement with policy-relevant scholarship. The conference is supported by ICSSR, India’s apex social science research body.
About the Opportunity
The conference invites original research contributions on the wide-ranging effects of GST 2.0 across nine key themes covering agriculture, manufacturing, services, e-commerce, insurance, healthcare, real estate, rural industries, and technology/innovation sectors. It is open to academics across law, economics, management, commerce, finance, and allied disciplines.
Featured Highlights
- Organisation: Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad with ICSSR
- Event: International Conference on GST 2.0 Reforms and Sectoral Competitiveness
- Date: August 29, 2026
- Mode: Not specified – contact organisers for details
- Eligibility: Multidisciplinary academics across law, economics, management, commerce, and finance
- Abstract Deadline: July 10, 2026
Conference Themes
- Rural Development and Agricultural Sector Impact under GST 2.0
- GST 2.0 Impact on Manufacturing and Industrial Growth
- Service Sector Transformation under GST 2.0
- GST 2.0 Impact on E-Commerce and the Digital Economy
- GST 2.0 Impact on Insurance and Financial Services
- GST 2.0 Impact on the Healthcare Sector
- GST 2.0 Impact on Real Estate and Construction
- Cross-Cutting and Policy Themes in GST Governance
- GST Impact on Innovation and Technology
Important Dates
| Abstract Submission Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
| Abstract Acceptance Notification | July 15, 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission Deadline | July 25, 2026 |
| Full Paper Acceptance | July 28, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| Conference Date | August 29, 2026 |
How to Submit
Submit abstracts via the official Google Form:
🔗 Official Submission Form
📞 Contact: +91 7500990103 / +91 8240591927
Why You Should Participate
GST reform is one of the most consequential ongoing developments in India’s economic and legal landscape. This conference brings together scholars from across disciplines to analyse its sectoral and governance dimensions — making it a rare, cross-cutting academic event. With ICSSR backing and Symbiosis’s institutional credibility, papers presented here have strong prospects for publication and policy influence.
