Surat Sets New GST Record: Numbers Issued in 3 Days, Down from 35

Surat has emerged as the fastest city in Gujarat for issuing GST registration numbers, reducing the processing time from 35 days to just three days. The state government’s digital initiatives and streamlined procedures are credited for the rapid turnaround. Small and medium enterprises in the city report significant savings in time and cost, allowing them to start operations sooner. Officials say the success will be replicated in other districts to boost the state’s ease‑of‑doing‑business ranking.