**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...
**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...