{"id":31405,"date":"2026-02-28T01:13:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=31405"},"modified":"2026-02-28T01:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:50:05","slug":"overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview on Stock Transfer vs Supply under GST"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69db5a4961086\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/#Comparison_Matrix_Stock_Transfer_vs_Branch_Transfer_under_GST\" title=\"Comparison Matrix: Stock Transfer vs. Branch Transfer under GST\">Comparison Matrix: Stock Transfer vs. Branch Transfer under GST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/#A_Technical_Analysis_for_Multi-Registration_Businesses\" title=\"A Technical Analysis for Multi-Registration Businesses\">A Technical Analysis for Multi-Registration Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/#Whether_Stock_Transfer_Constitutes_%E2%80%9CSupply%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Whether Stock Transfer Constitutes \u201cSupply\u201d : \">Whether Stock Transfer Constitutes \u201cSupply\u201d : <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/#Stock_Transfer_Same_Goods_and_Services_Tax_Identification_Number_Not_a_Supply\" title=\"Stock Transfer (Same Goods and Services Tax Identification Number): Not a Supply\">Stock Transfer (Same Goods and Services Tax Identification Number): Not a Supply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/#Branch_Transfer_Different_Goods_and_Services_Tax_Identification_Number\" title=\"Branch Transfer (Different Goods and Services Tax Identification Number): \">Branch Transfer (Different Goods and Services Tax Identification Number): <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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Transfer under GST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/#Summary_for_Quick_Understanding\" title=\"Summary for Quick Understanding \">Summary for Quick Understanding <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/#Special_Situations_Important_for_Multi%E2%80%91Location_Businesses\" title=\"Special Situations (Important for Multi\u2011Location Businesses)\">Special Situations (Important for Multi\u2011Location Businesses)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-stock-transfer-vs-supply-under-gst\/#Practical_Issues_Faced_by_Corporates\" title=\"Practical Issues Faced by Corporates\">Practical Issues Faced by Corporates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31406\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1772114354175.jpeg\" alt=\"Stock Transfer vs. Branch Transfer under GST\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1772114354175.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1772114354175-217x300.jpeg 217w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1772114354175-741x1024.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1772114354175-768x1062.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1772114354175-800x1106.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Matrix_Stock_Transfer_vs_Branch_Transfer_under_GST\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Comparison Matrix: Stock Transfer vs. Branch Transfer under GST<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Technical_Analysis_for_Multi-Registration_Businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>A Technical Analysis for Multi-Registration Businesses<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>GST fundamentally changed the tax consequence of inter\u2011unit movements. What was a mere \u201cstock transfer\u201d under Central Excise\/VAT is now often treated as a taxable supply when it occurs between GST registrations of the same legal entity.<\/p>\n<p>For businesses operating across multiple GST registrations (same PAN, different States or verticals), branch transfer is not a mere internal movement. it can become a taxable supply under the GST law. Since you actively track GST circulars and compliance nuances, here\u2019s a technically structured yet practical explanation aligned with the CGST framework.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whether_Stock_Transfer_Constitutes_%E2%80%9CSupply%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Whether Stock Transfer Constitutes \u201cSupply\u201d : <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Under Section 7(1)(c) of the CGST Act, read with Schedule I, supply includes: Supply of goods between distinct persons, even without consideration.<\/li>\n<li>As per Section 25(4) &amp; 25(5): Separate GST registrations under the same PAN, registrations in different states, and separate business verticals with distinct registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Section 25 \u2013 Distinct Persons: Different GST registrations of the same PAN in different states are distinct persons. This creates the primary rule. \u201cDifferent GSTIN = supply\u201d and \u201cSame GSTIN = not a supply (usually)\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These are treated as distinct people. Transfer of goods between two GST registrations of the same legal entity = Deemed Supply, even without consideration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stock_Transfer_Same_Goods_and_Services_Tax_Identification_Number_Not_a_Supply\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Stock Transfer (Same <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>): Not a Supply<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>When it applies: Multiple godowns\/storage locations within the same <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>\u00a0(same state registration). And branches\/units sharing the same state GST registration.<\/li>\n<li>Tax Consequence: Not treated as supply (no distinct persons).<\/li>\n<li>Documentation: Delivery Challan (as per Rule 55). And an E\u2011way bill if the value is greater than \u20b950,000 or state threshold rules apply.<\/li>\n<li>Return Reporting: Not reported in GSTR\u20111 or GSTR\u20113B.<\/li>\n<li>ITC: No impact on ITC at either unit, as no supply exists.<\/li>\n<li>Accounting: Pure inventory movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Branch_Transfer_Different_Goods_and_Services_Tax_Identification_Number\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Branch Transfer (Different <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>): <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Treated as Supply. If goods move from one <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>\u00a0to another under the same PAN:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why it is a Supply: Section 25 \u2192 they are \u201cdistinct persons,&#8221; and Schedule I \u2192 supply even without consideration<\/li>\n<li>GST Applicability: Inter\u2011State movement \u2192 IGST and Intra\u2011State (multiple registrations in same state) \u2192 CGST + SGST. (Even though rare, multiple registrations within the same state are possible for SEZ, business verticals, warehouses, TCS operators, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Documentation: A tax invoice is mandatory.<\/li>\n<li>Valuation (Rule 28): Value must be the open market value, or if unavailable : 90% of the price charged to an unrelated customer (optional), or cost + 10% (Rule 30), or reasonable means (Rule 31).<\/li>\n<li>Proviso for Full ITC: If the receiving branch is eligible for full ITC, the declared invoice value = open market value. This proviso is a key tax\u2011planning element for large enterprises.<\/li>\n<li>Reporting: Reported as outward supply in GSTR\u20111. And tax paid in GSTR\u20113B.<\/li>\n<li>ITC: The receiving unit claims ITC in its 3B.<\/li>\n<li>Accounting: Stock transfer and GST liability, and the receiving unit recognizes stock and ITC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Valuation Framework (Rule 28 Mechanism) : <\/strong><\/span>Since branch transfers usually happen without consideration, valuation does not fall under normal transaction value (Section 15(1)). Instead, valuation is governed by Rule 28 of the CGST Rules, 2017. Hierarchy under Rule 28: open Market Value (OMV), Value of goods of like kind &amp; quality, If not determinable \u2192 Rule 30 (110% of cost) and Failing which \u2192 Rule 31 (reasonable means)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Provisos_Very_Practical\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Important Provisos (Very Practical)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If the recipient is eligible for full ITC, the value declared in the invoice is deemed to be OMV.<br \/>\n(No need to justify OMV separately.)<\/li>\n<li>If goods are further supplied \u201cas such,&#8221; the supplier may adopt 90% of the recipient&#8217;s sale price to an unrelated customer<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_offers_valuation_flexibility_where_the_ITC_chain_is_intact\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>This offers valuation flexibility where the ITC chain is intact.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Documentation\u2014When to Issue What?<\/span> <\/strong>A tax invoice is required when there is a\u00a0Supply between distinct persons, Interstate movement between separate GST registrations and Branch transfer between different <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>s<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Delivery Challan Required When:<\/strong><\/span> Movement is not treated as supply OR supply is not completed at removal. Applicable in cases like goods sent for job work, goods sent on an approval basis, liquid gas (quantity not known at removal), movement for reasons other than supply, and movement between the principal and additional places of business within the same <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">E-Way Bill Implications :<\/span> <\/strong>Even though it is an internal transfer, If value exceeds the threshold, E-Way Bill mandatory; Interstate branch transfers always require EWB, and mismatches between invoice value and declared value may trigger scrutiny<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Working Capital &amp; Compliance Exposure <\/strong>:<\/span> Though branch transfer is revenue neutral (output tax = recipient ITC), practical issues arise due to Valuation disputes (especially cost + 10% cases), ITC timing mismatch, GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B inconsistency, E-Way Bill discrepancies, Section 73\/74 proceedings and Resulting temporary working capital blockage, interest exposure, and Penalty risks<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Multi-State Businesses<\/span> : <\/strong>Under GST, legal registration structure overrides commercial substance. A branch transfer may be revenue-neutral and accounting-neutral but compliance-sensitive. For businesses with multiple registrations, internal standard operating procedures\u00a0should cover the standard valuation method, Cost sheet support (if Rule 30 used), E-Way Bill controls and Goods and Services Tax Return reconciliation mechanism<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Matrix_Stock_Transfer_vs_Branch_Transfer_under_GST-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Comparison Matrix: Stock Transfer vs. Branch Transfer under GST<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Stock Transfer (Same GSTIN \u2013 Within Same State)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Branch Transfer (Different GSTIN \u2013 Inter\u2011State or Intra\u2011State)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nature of Transfer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Movement of goods within the same <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>\u00a0(e.g., godown to depot).<\/td>\n<td>Movement of goods between two different GSTINs of the same PAN (distinct persons).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GST Applicability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No GST is applicable, as the supply requires two distinct persons (Sec 7).<\/td>\n<td>GST applicable (treated as supply even without consideration\u2014Schedule I).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tax Invoice<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not required. Delivery Challan is used.<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory. A tax invoice must be issued and GST charged (IGST\/CGST+SGST).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>E\u2011way Bill<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Required if value &gt; \u20b950,000 (and state rules apply).<\/td>\n<td>Required as a tax invoice is issued.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Valuation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not required (no supply).<\/td>\n<td>Valuation per Rule 28: Open market value \/ 90% of price to unrelated customer \/ Cost + 10%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ITC Eligibility (Receiving Unit)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not applicable.<\/td>\n<td>ITC is fully available (subject to Sec 16 conditions).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Impact on Turnover<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No impact on \u201csupply turnover.&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Included in aggregate turnover and outward taxable supplies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Compliance Burden<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Very low (only stock movement records).<\/td>\n<td>High: invoice, GST payment, return reporting, ITC reconciliation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GST Reporting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not reported in GSTR\u20111\/3B.<\/td>\n<td>Reported in GSTR\u20111 (as outward taxable supply) &amp; GSTR\u20113B.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Accounting Treatment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Simple stock movement; no revenue booking.<\/td>\n<td>Recorded as a stock transfer with GST; GST booked and ITC claimed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pricing Impact<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No GST cash flow.<\/td>\n<td>Cash flow impact unless on full ITC mode.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Valuation Disputes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Rare.<\/td>\n<td>Common, especially when the stock transfer price differs from the selling price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Place of Supply<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not relevant (no supply).<\/td>\n<td>Location of recipient (Sec 10).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Operational movement (distribution, storage).<\/td>\n<td>Legal supply between distinct entities for redistribution or resale.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reversal of ITC (Sec 17 \/ Rule 42\/43)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not triggered.<\/td>\n<td>May arise if goods are used in exempt activities by the receiving unit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_for_Quick_Understanding\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Summary for Quick Understanding <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stock Transfer (Same <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>): No GST, no invoice, only delivery challan + e\u2011way bill (if required), not treated as supply.<\/li>\n<li>Branch Transfer (Different <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>): GST compulsory even without consideration., Must issue invoice, shown in GST returns, ITC available to receiving branch, treated as taxable supply between <em>distinct persons<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Situations_Important_for_Multi%E2%80%91Location_Businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Special Situations (Important for Multi\u2011Location Businesses)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Movement for Job Work (Section 143) : Job\u2011work movements are not supply if returned within the time limits.<\/li>\n<li>Cross\u2011Charging of Services: Services between <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>\u00a0of the same PAN must be cross\u2011charged, unless covered by the ISD mechanism.<\/li>\n<li>Stock Transfer to Depots Before Sales : Depot receives stock on IGST basis \u2192 sells locally with CGST + SGST.<\/li>\n<li>Free Samples\/Promotions Between GSTINs : Still treated as supply due to Schedule I, even though movement is without consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Issues_Faced_by_Corporates\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Practical Issues Faced by Corporates<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Valuation disputes: Especially where branch transfer price \u2260 actual selling price.<\/li>\n<li>Mismatch in GSTR\u20112B due to incorrect <em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>\u00a0tagging<\/li>\n<li>Cash flow blockage: If the receiving unit has low utilization of ITC.<\/li>\n<li>Reversal under Rule 42\/43 : If the receiving unit uses goods for exempt supplies.<\/li>\n<li>E\u2011way bill + delivery challan mismatch for bulk movements: Strategic Takeaways for Businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>For Same\u2011GSTIN:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep SKU\u2011wise tracking to defend non\u2011supply classification.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain challan + e\u2011way bill consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>For Different GSTIN:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the full\u2011ITC valuation proviso to simplify pricing.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid cash flow shocks\u2014align branch transfer value with ITC planning.<\/li>\n<li>Harmonize ERP Masters (<em>Goods and Services Tax Identification Number<\/em>\u2011wise defaults).<\/li>\n<li>Implement an Standard Operating Procedure for cross-charging and stock movement paperwork.<\/li>\n<li>The dividing line is clear: Stock Transfer = operational movement within the same GSTIN \u2192 NO SUPPLY<\/li>\n<li>Branch Transfer = movement between distinct persons (different GSTINs) \u2192 SUPPLY<\/li>\n<li>For multi\u2011registration businesses, understanding this distinction impacts Tax planning, Cash flows, Valuation, ERP configuration, compliance accuracy, and Litigation exposure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comparison Matrix: Stock Transfer vs. Branch Transfer under GST A Technical Analysis for Multi-Registration Businesses GST fundamentally changed the tax consequence of inter\u2011unit movements. What was a mere \u201cstock transfer\u201d under Central Excise\/VAT is now often treated as a taxable supply when it occurs between GST registrations of the same legal entity. For businesses operating &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10020],"tags":[10432],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31405"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31405"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31405\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31410,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31405\/revisions\/31410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31405"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31405"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}