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GSTN to lengthen e-way bill numbers to 14 digits from January 2027 as volumes surge

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:58 AM · 1 min read
GSTN to lengthen e-way bill numbers to 14 digits from January 2027 as volumes surge — Mumbai Business news

The backend update aims to prevent numbering shortages as document volumes surged nearly 83% over four years to 1.42 billion in FY26. Compliance rules remain unchanged, but businesses must update their systems in advance.

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