Introduction

The year 2025 has ushered in a “GST 2.0” era, marked by a shift from simple tax filing to a sophisticated, automated ecosystem. With the introduction of the simplified two-slab tax structure (₹5% & ₹18%) and the mandatory rollout of the Invoice Management System (IMS), the margin for error has effectively disappeared.

To help businesses navigate this new reality, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Chennai Zone is hosting a critical one-day workshop: “Error-Free Compliance and Mastering GST Updates.” Scheduled for 26 February 2025, this session is designed to act as a masterclass for professionals to un-learn outdated practices and re-learn the high-precision workflows required in today’s digital-first tax regime.

Event Details

• Date: 26 February 2025 (Wednesday)

• Time: 09:30 HRS – 17:00 HRS (Registration at 09:15 HRS)

• Venue: Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII-TN), Guindy, Chennai

• Target Audience: CFOs, Taxation Teams, Finance & Accounts, and Lead Managers in Manufacturing, Service, and Trading sectors.

Mastering the 2025 Compliance Workflow

The workshop is structured around the most significant pain points identified by the industry following the Union Budget 2025-26. The curriculum provides a deep dive into reconciliation and the “hard-locking” of data.

1. The Era of Mandatory Reconciliation

The GST portal is transitioning to a state where GSTR-3B fields will be non-editable once auto-populated from GSTR-1. The workshop will cover:

• GSTR-1 vs. GSTR-3B: Ensuring sales data matches summary filings.

• GSTR-2B vs. GSTR-3B: Safeguarding Input Tax Credit (ITC) by matching portal data with books of accounts.

• Job Work Compliance: Tracking goods sent vs. received for error-free ITC-04 returns.

2. The New Invoice Management System (IMS)

With the IMS now a central pillar of GST, participants will learn the “Accept/Reject/Defer” workflow to ensure that only genuine ITC is claimed, preventing future departmental notices.

3. Avoiding the 200% Penalty

Clerical errors in E-way bills and E-invoicing can now lead to a staggering ₹200\%₹ penalty. The session provides a “Clerical Error-Free Checklist” for:

• Tax Invoices vs. E-way bill vs. E-Invoice integration.

• RCM (Reverse Charge Mechanism) and Credit/Debit Note compliance.

Expert Insights: Mr. J. Baskar

The workshop will be led by Mr. J. Baskar, a renowned GST Expert with over 25 years of industrial experience within the TATA Group.

• Master Trainer: Certified by Infosys and GSTN.

• CII Faculty: A seasoned educator who has mentored over 7,000 professionals.

• Practical Focus: His teaching style emphasizes real-world solutions rather than just theoretical law, helping businesses mitigate disputes and handle auto-generated notices effectively.

Delegate Fees & Registration

Registration is mandatory and is processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Category	Delegate Fee (per person)	Total (incl. 18% GST)
CII / Yi / IWN Member	Rs. 3,500/-	Rs. 4,130/-
Non-Member	Rs. 4,500/-	Rs. 5,310/-

Conclusion

The CII Chennai Workshop on 26 February 2025 is more than just a seminar; it is a vital survival kit for the “Viksit Bharat” economic era. As the GST department increasingly adopts AI-powered monitoring, businesses that invest in “Error-Free Compliance” today will save themselves from the litigation and penalties of tomorrow. By attending this session, you ensure your organization remains transparent, trustworthy, and financially secure.