NEW DELHI, Oct. 8 -- India's goods movement picked up in September ahead of the festive season, with electronic permits for shipments within and across states rising to their highest monthly level so far in fiscal year 2027 (FY27).

E-way bill generation rose 7.2% year-on-year to 141.53 million in September, according to government data released on Thursday. The increase also marked a 1.8% rise from August, when 139.09 million e-way bills were generated.

September's tally was the highest in FY27, extending a broadly steady rise from 133.37 million in April to 136.08 million in May, 136.77 million in June and 139.79 million in July, before easing marginally to 139.09 million in August.

The increase comes amid India's festive season, whic...