Snapdeal has launched GST Guru, a program which will include a range of initiatives to help prepare the sellers on its platform for the impending GST reforms, expected to roll out this July.

The program has been launched under the aegis of the Snapdeal Seller Training Academy,- which offers comprehensive training and development opportunities to sellers to derive the maximum benefit from the marketplace, as well as e-commerce overall.

Vishal Chadha, Senior Vice-President, Business, said, “The GST is one of the most wide sweeping reforms launched by the Government of India in the recent times, and will deeply affect how business is conducted and reported in our country. Late last year, we realized that there is a lot of confusion, especially among MSMEs, on how they will be impacted by the changed tax structure, as well as other GST-related formalities. This program was, therefore, launched to bring expert help to our sellers, to make the transition as seamless for them as possible.”

As part of the GST Guru, Snapdeal is offering sellers an exhaustive range of resources to ensure they are up to speed with impending policy changes. The GST 101 series of weekly newsletters offers information around the top areas of concern for sellers, and helps them prepare for the big shift. Likewise, a Weekly Business Digest that addresses pressing topics for sellers as and when they emerge is running special editions on GST compliance. Additionally, Snapdeal will also provide accounting and taxation advice to sellers, in collaboration with subject experts.

Besides the GST Guru, Snapdeal also provides year around handholding to sellers through various mediums. “Unbox Success” is an interactive program where sellers are encouraged to send in their queries, challenges and successes through videos and directly upload them to a microsite dedicated entirely to seller learning.