Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral
The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) organised a focused and insightful half-day knowledge session titled “Compliance 2.0: From Navigating GSTR-9 & 9C to Unlocking AI-Driven GST Compliance” on December 2, 2025, at the Surendrababu Timblo Convention Hall, Narayan Rajaram Bandekar Bhavan, Panaji. The programme drew enthusiastic participation from industry representatives, tax professionals, accountants, and business owners across the state.
The event was graced by Mr. Bipin Kumar Upadhyay, Commissioner, Central GST, as the Chief Guest, and featured keynote technical sessions by Bengaluru-based Chartered Accountant CA Venugopal Gella, a specialist in GST law, policy updates, and technology-led compliance frameworks. The session commenced with a warm Welcome Address by Mrs. Pratima Dhond, President of GCCI, who highlighted the growing importance of technology-driven compliance as GST systems become increasingly data-intensive and integrated. She reiterated GCCI’s ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between industry and tax administration through capacity-building initiatives.
CA Rohan Bhandare, Chairman of GCCI’s Taxation & Financial Services Committee, in his Opening Remarks, emphasized the importance of embracing technology and AI to streamline and automate compliance processes. He also addressed the recent changes in GST Annual Returns, underscoring the critical need for accurate disclosures to maintain compliance.
Mr. Bipin Kumar Upadhyay, in his address, reaffirmed the department’s commitment to fostering taxpayer-friendly administration. He encouraged businesses to leverage accurate data and automation tools to minimize errors and disputes and commended GCCI for its consistent efforts in helping taxpayers navigate policy changes.
CA Venugopal Gella conducted two technical sessions. The first session covered recent amendments and key considerations for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, understanding the upgraded Invoice Management System (IMS), and managing reconciliation challenges and backend validations. The second session focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance GST compliance efficiency, highlighting practical implications for daily business operations, including error reduction, anomaly detection, and real-time compliance management.
Participants actively engaged in discussions, appreciating the practical insights, clarity, and real-world examples shared during the sessions. The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by CA Vijay Pikale, who acknowledged the contributions of GCCI, the speakers, and attendees. The event was moderated by CA Yatish Pai Vernekar, Co-Chair of the Taxation & Financial Services Committee, and coordinated by Mr. Kiran Ballikar, Director of GCCI.
GCCI continues its commitment to supporting Goa’s business community by organising timely knowledge sessions, policy dialogues, and technology-driven compliance awareness initiatives, ensuring that local businesses are well-equipped to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.
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