TFP Bureau, Raipur, April 2, 2025: In a decisive move aimed at easing business and household expenses, the Chhattisgarh government has unveiled two significant measures as part of its 2025-26 budget. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and guided by Finance Minister OP Choudhary, the state has doubled the e-way bill threshold and slashed VAT on petrol by ₹1 per liter.
The new policy increases the mandatory e-way bill limit from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh for goods transported within the state. This change is expected to benefit around 26% of traders who typically generate e-way bills, reducing the overall requirement by an estimated 54%. However, the exemption will not extend to select items such as pan masala, tobacco products, certain wood products, and materials like iron, steel, and coal.
In addition to streamlining trade operations, the government has cut the VAT on petrol by ₹1 per liter. This reduction is anticipated to offer immediate relief to the middle and lower-middle class families, particularly benefiting the large number of two-wheeler users across Chhattisgarh.
Officials described these initiatives as part of a broader commitment to ease the economic burden on the state’s residents while accelerating local economic growth. By reducing bureaucratic hurdles and lowering everyday expenses, the government aims to foster a more business-friendly and economically resilient environment.
These steps underscore Chhattisgarh’s proactive approach to addressing long-standing demands from traders and the general public, marking a significant stride in the state’s economic development agenda.
