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E-invoice mandate under ₹5 Cr — what changed on 1 April 2026

The threshold, exemptions, IRN failure modes, and the 3 line items most businesses get wrong.

CA Neha KapoorJun 19, 20267 min

From 1 April 2026, the e-invoice threshold dropped to ₹5 crore aggregate turnover in any preceding year from FY 2017-18 onwards.

Who is now covered

If your aggregate turnover crossed ₹5 Cr in any of FY18-25, you're in. Even if this year is below.

Common failure modes

1. IRN not generated for B2B — invoice is legally invalid. 2. Wrong PoS — IRN generates but IGST/CGST split is wrong. 3. HSN missing — IRP rejects.

The 3 line items to double-check

Recipient GSTIN validation (SaathiX ERP checks live). - Place of Supply state code. - HSN at 6/8 digits depending on turnover.

SaathiX ERP generates IRN and QR automatically on every eligible invoice. If you're on a legacy tool, run through this checklist manually — or just switch.

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CA Neha Kapoor
GST & E-invoicing Specialist

Speaker at ICAI Delhi chapter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need e-invoice for B2C?

No — e-invoice (IRN) applies to B2B, exports, and RCM. B2C only needs a QR (dynamic) above ₹500 crore turnover.

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