
The Department of Commerce, Chandigarh Business School of Administration, organized a session titled “Tax Smart Innovation - GST Strategies for Entrepreneurs.” The session was conducted with the objective of nurturing entrepreneurial thinking among students by providing insights into the journey from ideation to creating a successful start-up. The resource person for the session was Mr. Keshav R. Garg, CA & GST Consultant, KD Associates, Chandigarh, who has extensive expertise in Goods & Services Tax (GST), direct taxation, and financial advisory. He is adept at providing strategic tax planning, compliance, and consultancy services to individuals, corporates, and MSMEs. He is known for his deep analytical skills, up-to-date knowledge of tax laws, and the ability to optimize financial outcomes while ensuring complete statutory compliance using real-world examples. A total of 90 students from B.Com (Hons.) participated in the session. The session received positive feedback from attendees, with many appreciating the real-world examples provided by the speaker. It concluded with an interactive Q&A, during which students raised practical concerns about GST compliance, registration, and return filing.