19/06/2026
New E-Way Bill Rule: Will Suppliers Know Your Customers? GST Bill-To Ship-To Explained
A major GST compliance change has raised concerns among traders, distributors, and intermediaries. Under the latest E-Way Bill requirements, in Bill-To Ship-To transactions, the GSTIN of the Ship-To party may need to be reported when the recipient is a registered person.
Does this mean your supplier can now identify your customers? Can manufacturers directly approach your clients and bypass traders? Is customer poaching becoming easier under GST?
In this video, we break down the practical impact of the new E-Way Bill rule, explain how Bill-To Ship-To transactions work, discuss the concerns of traders, and analyze whether this change can affect business relationships and customer confidentiality.
Topics Covered:
* New E-Way Bill Rule Explained
* Bill-To Ship-To Transactions under GST
* Mandatory Ship-To GSTIN Requirement
* Impact on Traders and Distributors
* Customer Poaching Risk
* GST Compliance Updates 2026
* GST E-Way Bill Amendments
* Supply Chain Transparency under GST
* Practical Business Implications
Whether you are a trader, wholesaler, distributor, manufacturer, GST consultant, CA, CMA, CS, or business owner, this update is important for understanding the future impact of GST compliance on commercial relationships.