GSTN Launches GST Analytics Hackathon to Drive Innovation in Tax Compliance

GSTN’s initiative not only provides an opportunity to innovate and contribute to national development but also offers substantial rewards for successful participants.

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has announced the GST Analytics Hackathon, a nationwide initiative aimed at fostering innovation in tax compliance through predictive analytics. This challenge is open to Indian students, researchers, and professionals from startups and companies, encouraging them to develop a predictive model for the GST analytics framework.

Key Details of the GST Analytics Hackathon:

Eligibility: Open to Indian nationals affiliated with academic institutions or business organizations.

Prizes: A total prize pool of ₹50 lakhs is up for grabs, with the first prize being ₹25 lakh, the second prize ₹12 lakh, the third prize ₹7 lakh, and several consolation prizes worth ₹1 lakh each. Additionally, a special prize of ₹5 lakh will be awarded to the best performing all-women team.

Registration and Participation: Participants can register and access detailed information, including datasets and competition guidelines, on the official website: GST Analytics Hackathon.

The hackathon will run over a 45-day period from the start of registration to the final submission of prototypes. GSTN’s initiative not only provides an opportunity to innovate and contribute to national development but also offers substantial rewards for successful participants. Innovators across the country are invited to join and help advance the field of GST analytics.