When is an e-way bill required? The ₹50,000 rule made simple

An e-way bill is an electronic document needed under GST when goods move from one place to another. Officers check it when a vehicle is stopped.

When it is required

• When one consignment (one party's goods in one vehicle) is worth more than ₹50,000, including GST.
• For movement to another state this rule is the same across India.
• Within your own state many states have a different limit — check your state's rule on the GST / e-way bill portal.
• In some cases such as job work or branch transfer it may be needed even for a lower value.

Details needed

Validity depends on distance — about 1 day for every 200 km (different rules for over-dimensional cargo).

E-way bill JSON from DukanDesk

1. While making the sale bill, open the E-way bill / transport section.
2. Fill the transporter, vehicle number, distance and the buyer's pincode.
3. Save the bill → in the bill list tap E-way JSON.
4. ewaybillgst.gov.in → Generate Bulk → upload the JSON file.
5. Type the EWB number you get back into the bill — it prints on the bill.

For bills above ₹50,000 DukanDesk reminds you to fill the e-way bill details.

Keep in mind

• Update Part B if the vehicle changes.
• A wrong e-way bill can be cancelled within 24 hours.
• Moving goods without a required e-way bill can attract a penalty.