E-Way Bill: Definition, Meaning & Guide for Indian Businesses

An electronic permit required under GST for moving goods worth more than ₹50,000. Must be generated on the EWB portal before dispatch and accompany the vehicle.

What is E-Way Bill?

An e-way bill is an electronic document required under GST law for the movement of goods worth more than ₹50,000 (some states have lower thresholds for intra-state). It must be generated on the e-way bill portal at ewaybillgst.gov.in before goods leave the supplier's premises. The e-way bill has two parts: Part A (invoice and product details) and Part B (transport details like vehicle number). Validity depends on distance: 1 day for every 200 km. Without a valid e-way bill, vehicles can be detained, and the recipient cannot claim ITC. Bulk generation via JSON upload is supported for businesses generating 10+ e-way bills per day.