New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) will increase the length of e-way bill numbers from from 12 to 14 digits starting 1 January 2027 as the volume of electronic documents generated for the movement of goods continues to rise. The consolidated e-way bill number will be expanded from 10 digits to 11 under the revised format.

In an advisory issued on 4 November, GSTN said the current numbering capacity is nearing exhaustion due to the substantial volume of e-way bills generated. The update aims to build additional capacity for future growth and prevent operational disruptions.

The change follows a steady surge in e-way bill generation. According to finance ministry data presented in the Lok Sabha, the number of e...