This is one of the steps towards providing ease of doing business in India.

1. Bank account details was one of the conditions for obtaining the GST number. As a result, businesses requiring GST number were required to wait till their accounts get opened. It was resulting in a delay of around 3 to 7 days in obtaining the GST Number. Requirement of bank account details has been removed at the time of GST Registration.

2. Now it is required after first login because normally a bank account cannot be opened before commencement of business. Bank account details can be added vide amendment of non-core field.