Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan: A premier state university in Gujarat committed to excellence in higher education, advanced research, and societal development under the core ethos of Knowledge | Creativity | Service. The university actively facilitates interdisciplinary deliberations on economic policies, rural transformation, and commercial innovations.

Conference Overview: The Two-Day Collaborative National Conference brings together academicians, researchers, industry delegates, tax consultants, policy analysts, and students to debate the structural impact of next-generation tax policy reforms. It acts as an interactive academic forum to analyze how simplified compliance mechanisms, technological integration, and policy incentives bolster small-scale industries and rural enterprises.

• Event Category: Collaborative National Conference
• Subject / Topic: Management and Commerce / Tax Policy & Rural Development
• Conference Dates: 28th & 29th November 2026
• Host Location: Convention Hall, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan, Gujarat
• Inquiry Email: conferencegujarat@gmail.com

The primary aim of HNGU Conference 2026 is to explore innovative frameworks that bridge macroeconomic policies with local economic empowerment. Participants are encouraged to submit conceptual papers, empirical studies, and case reports covering the following tracks:

• Track 1: Next-Generation GST Reforms & Policy Compliance: Evaluation of tax simplification, rate rationalization, digital invoicing, and compliance burden reductions for small business units.
• Track 2: Strengthening MSMEs & Industrial Growth: Financial access, supply chain integration, technological adoption, and competitive survival strategies for micro and small enterprises under new tax frameworks.
• Track 3: Entrepreneurship & Grassroots Innovations: Fostering startup ecosystems, agri-entrepreneurship, female-led enterprises, and innovation incubators in Tier-2 and Tier-3 regions.
• Track 4: Rural Economy & Community Empowerment: Tax incentives for rural craftspeople, agricultural value chains, cooperative societies, and self-help groups (SHGs) contributing to sustainable rural livelihoods.
• Track 5: Building an Atmanirbhar Bharat: Macroeconomic roadmap for self-reliance, export promotion, domestic manufacturing ecosystem, and sustainable economic governance.

All submitted abstracts and full-length papers will undergo rigorous peer review prior to presentation acceptance. Authors must ensure that submissions follow standard formatting standards:

• Abstract Format: Structured abstract (250–300 words) outlining the background, objectives, methodology, key findings, and keywords.
• Full Paper Length: 3,000 to 5,000 words formatted in MS Word (Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Line Spacing 1.5).
• Originality: Submissions must represent original, unpublished research with plagiarism strictly under prescribed limits.
• Presentation Mode: In-person oral presentations during technical parallel tracks at the HNGU Convention Hall.

For any queries regarding abstract submissions, full paper formatting, registration confirmation, or venue logistics, please get in touch with the conference coordinating committee:

• Organizing Coordinators: Dr. Nisarg Khamar & Nehal Desai
• Official Inquiry Email: conferencegujarat@gmail.com
• Official Portal: https://hnguconference.site/