Feb e-way bill numbers show robust economic activity

The extra spending is led largely by higher food and fertilizer subsidies, among other things

- Gireesh Chandra Prasad [e-mail] NEW DELHI

E-way bills generation was 3.1% lower than in January.

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E-way bills generated for shipping goods within and across states dipped 3.1% in February from the previous month, but remained the third highest yet, pointing to robust movement of consignments across ports, factories and retail outlets.