GST latest news: India’s e -way bills reached a record high in January – CNBC TV18

According to a news agency, according to data from the Goods and Services Tax Network, there has been an increase in the number of e-way bills for a high time of 118.15 million in January 2025. In December 2024, 112.02 million e-way bills were generated, the highest in two years.

Under the Good and Services Tax (GST), transporters need to carry an electronic method (or e-way) bill for any consignment, which costs more than ₹ 50,000.

The increase in the generation of e-way bills reflects improvement in the economy. In January 2025, the e-way bills were 23.1% more a year ago, and 5.5% higher than the earlier month. The GST collection rose 12.3% to 1.96 trillion in January in January.

Two important changes in the rules effective in January. Transporters can no longer generate e-way bills for Aadhaar documents that are more than 180 days old, to prevent backdating of the invoice.

Similarly, since January 1, 2025, the total expansion period for an e-way bill was overshadowed in 360 days from the original generation date. Its purpose is to prevent uncertain expansion and transit period.

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