The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is enhancing the e-Way Bill system by mandating the "Ship To GSTIN" field in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions. This requirement aims to improve the traceability of goods across the supply chain. In situations where the consignee is unregistered, taxpayers must enter "URP" in the field, ensuring better tracking.
Additionally, GSTN has introduced a voluntary e-Way Bill closure mechanism to streamline the e-Way Bill lifecycle. This allows the supplier, recipient, transporter, or an authorized driver to officially close the e-Way Bill once goods are delivered. This process offers operational flexibility as businesses can close e-Way Bills individually or in bulk, either on the delivery day or the following day, facilitating easier reconciliation for taxpayers and logistics operators.
A mobile-number-based closure mechanism has also been implemented. A dedicated mobile number can be provided during the e-Way Bill generation, which can be updated during vehicle updates, validity extensions, or consolidated EWB activities, enabling authorized personnel to close the e-Way Bill seamlessly.
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For ERP providers, GSPs, ASPs, and API integrators, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released updated API specifications in the Sandbox environment, with a production rollout scheduled by 15 June 2026. Stakeholders are encouraged to complete testing and configuration changes before deployment. GSTN advises taxpayers and stakeholders to review their workflows, ERP systems, and compliance processes, emphasizing early testing and employee awareness to ensure a smooth transition to the new functionality.
