Officials pose for a group photo during the seminar.
DOHA: The Doha Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (DCICAI) in association with Embassy of India, Doha, recently organised a seminar on GST 2.0 reforms. The event drew around 120 participants from accounting, finance and business communities in Qatar, and focused on the implications of India’s recently announced next-generation Goods & Services Tax reforms.
CA Kamlesh Tibrewal, senior tax professional and past Chairperson, DCICAI, delivered the keynote address, providing an in-depth analysis of the GST 2.0 framework and its impact on compliance and business strategies. He highlighted that these reforms are not only a milestone in tax simplification, but also promote ease of doing business, particularly for small traders and industries.
He spoke about the far-reaching benefits of GST 2.0 in reducing compliance burdens, improving transparency, and providing relief to both businesses and consumers.
He noted that the administrative and procedural reforms—such as faster refunds, streamlined filings, and digital-first compliance—will significantly enhance efficiency. Recalling that GST was first implemented in India on 1st July 2017, he observed that the present set of reforms represents the most comprehensive restructuring of the system since its inception, marking a new phase of India’s indirect tax journey.
Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, in his address, underscored that GST 2.0 next generation reforms is not only a far-reaching financial reform but will also have a positive social impact on the lives of common man by making essential goods and services more affordable.
The event reaffirmed ICAI Doha Chapter’s commitment to bringing timely and relevant knowledge-sharing platforms to its members, fostering stronger professional engagement within the community.
