AIOCD ties-up with JIO to launch JIO-GST for Chemists and Druggists

All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has partnered with Jio to introduce JioGST, a simple & secure GST compliance solution, for the pharmaceutical retail industry. Jio is one of the GST Suvidha Providers (GSP) and JioGST solution will assist chemists, pharmacies and distributors with the complete process of GST compliance.

JioGST offers connectivity plus compliance application as well as access to tax professionals for guidance and advice. It covers the entire process of invoicing, billing as well as filing and reviewing of GST returns. JioGST provides a complimentary one year access to its GSP (GST Suvidha Provider) and ASP (Application Service Provider) solutions for all traders, retailer and merchants across the country. The JioGST solution is supported by a wide reach and local centres across the country for sales and support. Additionally Call Centre Support having a dedicated toll free number is also available.

"GST is a transformative reform that will bring a uniform tax structure across the country. Its implementation, like in any such large migration, will have its own set of challenges and requires a concerted effort from all industry stakeholders to ensure a seamless migration to the new regime. We, at AIOCD, believe that JIOGST will enable millions of distributors and pharmacies to become GST compliant with ease", said Mr. J. S. Shinde, President -AIOCD

JioGST is poised to deliver a seamless migration to GST regime for all chemists and druggists as it can be used with existing billing/accounting software. The solution offers a seamless integration with most existing Pharma billing applications.

The uniqueness of the JioGST solution is the simple and quick registration process, its ease of use and its suite of services that facilitate an efficient administration of GST. A new user, be it a pharmacy or a distributor, needs to create the JioGST Taxpayer Account on www.iiogst.com and install the JioGST application to get going.

The JioGST application comes with comprehensive functionality. It can manage various input mechanisms, including API based seamless integration of any other accounting and billing software. The application is also equipped to generate timely reminders, alerts and MIS reports. A comprehensive support is made available through panel of experts, live webinars, guidance papers and useful videos.

The Jio-GST is a mobile-first GST solution and the JioGST starter kit is available for Rs. 1999 only, which will help small as well big pharma retailers and distributors in GST compliance. The JioGST starter kit comprises:

• JioGST Software Solution for 1 year


• Unlimited Voice + 24 GB data for 1 year


• A JioFi device


• Access to empanelled Professionals, Billing App and much more.

Pharmacies and distributors can get their JioGST kit from any of the 500,000 Jio's retail outlets across India. They can also dial 1800 200 2002 to get the kit.