**GeM (Government e-Marketplace) Portal: Key Changes in 2026 (up to June 2026)** regarding products, services, manpower, and L1-related processes. https://lnkd.in/gq3UBEMe https://lnkd.in/d2fV6-Uy GeM is India's national procurement platform for government buyers. In 2026, it has seen ongoing updates for transparency, MSME support, digital features, expanded categories, and refined bidding rules. Procurement volume continues to grow significantly (already crossing high figures in FY26). Changes are evolutionary rather than revolutionary, focusing on compliance, new green/tech categories, and streamlining. ### 1. Products: New Categories, Listing & Procurement Rules - **New/Expanded Categories (2026)**: Significant additions to support government priorities like sustainability and tech: - EV (Electric Vehicles) products, charging equipment, batteries, and related maintenance. - Solar energy products (panels, inverters, installation). - Green building materi...
You want to know how to do LI (Limited Item / Limited Item Bidding / Limited Item Listing) on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal . I’ll explain step by step in simple terms: 🔹 What is LI on GeM? On GeM, LI (Lowest Identified / Limited Item) generally refers to Lowest Bidder (L1) identification in tenders/RA (Reverse Auction). Sometimes users also say "LI" when they mean Limited Item Listing (putting a product/service with limited specifications). So I’ll cover both contexts : ✅ If you mean LI as Lowest Identified (L1) Bidder in Bid/RA This is when you want to participate in bids/tenders and become LI (lowest price supplier) . Steps: Login → Go to gem.gov.in and log in with your Seller ID. Search Opportunities → In the "Bids / RA" section, filter by your category/product/service. Check Eligibility → Read buyer requirements carefully (OEM, brand, compliance, experience, etc.). Quote Your Price → Submit your bid with the best comp...