GST Portal News and Updates

27-07-2026 H N A Team

                                        

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Date

Functionality

Particulars

1

01-06-2026

 Gross and Net GST revenue collections for the month of May 2026

 

The Gross and net revenue for the month of May-26 was declared. The same can be checked by clicking on –

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:1149f832-c321-429c-aa8b-4a1e119a1a77

2

09-06-2026

Extension of timeline for implementation of mandatory "Ship To GSTIN" and Voluntary Closure of E-Way Bill functionalities

Reference is invited to the GSTN Advisory dated 20.05.2026, wherein it was informed that the following functionalities would be implemented in the E-Way Bill system with effect from 15th June 2026:

1. Mandatory capture of "Ship To GSTIN" in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions; and

2. Voluntary Closure of E-Way Bill functionality.

Representations have been received from trade and industry seeking extension of the implementation timeline, citing the requirement of system changes, testing, API/ERP readiness and master data updation across the taxpayer ecosystem.

In view of the above, and to facilitate smooth transition and adequate preparedness by taxpayers, GSPs, ERP providers and other stakeholders, it has been decided to extend the implementation timeline for both the above functionalities.

Accordingly, the mandatory capture of "Ship To GSTIN" in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions and the Voluntary Closure of E-Way Bill functionality shall be implemented with effect from 1st August 2026, instead of 15th June 2026.

Taxpayers, GSPs, ERP providers and other stakeholders are advised to complete the necessary system changes, testing and operational preparedness before the revised implementation date.

3

17-06-2026

Advisory on e-Invoice API and e-Way Bill by IRN API changes for mandatory capture of Ship-to GSTIN and Voluntary Closure of e-Way Bill

Reference is invited to the GSTN Advisory dated 20.05.2026 regarding enhancements in the e-Way Bill system, wherein it was informed that “Ship-to GSTIN” shall be mandatorily captured in Bill-to/Ship-to transactions. It was also clarified that where the consignee is an unregistered person, the value “URP” shall be entered in the Ship-to GSTIN field.

In this regard, representations have been received from trade, ERP vendors, GSPs, ASPs, private IRPs and other stakeholders seeking clarification on the applicability of the said requirement in cases where e-Way Bill is generated along with e-Invoice or by using IRN. Representations have also been received regarding the Voluntary Closure of e-Way Bill facility and its impact on portal-based and API-based operations. Accordingly, an advisory has been issued to apprise stakeholders of the corresponding changes introduced in the e-Invoice API, e-Way Bill by IRN API and EWB Closure API. It has also been informed that the aforesaid changes have been made available in the Sandbox environment for testing and system preparedness. The changes are scheduled to be implemented in the Production environment with effect from 1st August 2026.

All concerned stakeholders may accordingly be advised to access the advisory through the link given below and undertake necessary testing, system changes and preparedness within the prescribed timeline.

 

Link for the advisory:

 

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:c178a67d-6061-4693-af58-a3c599893f22