E-Way Bill India — Complete Guide for 2026 (When Required, How to Generate)

Everything you need to know about e-way bills in India: when they are mandatory, threshold limits, validity, how to generate on the GST portal, and common mistakes.

What is an e-way bill?

An e-way bill (Electronic Way Bill) is a document generated on the GST portal (ewaybillgst.gov.in) that authorizes the movement of goods worth more than ₹50,000. It's mandatory for inter-state movement and for intra-state movement in most states.

When is an e-way bill required?

Scenario	Threshold	Required?
Inter-state movement (any mode)	₹50,000+	✅ Yes
Intra-state movement	Varies by state	✅ Usually
Hand-carried goods	₹50,000+	✅ Yes
Non-motorized conveyance	₹50,000+	❌ No
Movement within 10km (intra-city)	Any	❌ No (in most states)
Exempt goods (fresh produce, etc.)	Any	❌ No

Who generates the e-way bill?

**Supplier**: for goods being sent to the buyer

**Recipient**: if the supplier hasn't generated one

**Transporter**: if neither party has generated it

E-way bill validity

Distance	Validity
Up to 100 km	1 day
100–300 km	3 days
300–500 km	5 days
500–1,000 km	10 days
1,000+ km	15 days

For over-dimensional cargo (ODC), the validity is halved.

How to generate an e-way bill (step by step)

Click **E-Way Bill → Generate New**

Enter transaction type (Outward/Inward)

Fill in invoice details (number, date, value, HSN)

Enter transporter details (vehicle number, GR number)

Submit — your EWB number is generated instantly

Common mistakes to avoid

Generating EWB before the actual movement starts (causes validity mismatch)

Wrong vehicle number or transporter ID

Incorrect HSN code that doesn't match your GSTIN profile

Not extending validity before expiry when goods are in transit

OwnStore e-way bill integration

OwnStore generates e-way bills directly from invoices. Go to the invoice → click Generate E-Way Bill → fill in vehicle and distance details → the EWB number is attached to the invoice automatically.

Start using OwnStore for e-way bills →