Government departments plan their purchases around the financial year, which ends on 31 March. Many buyers place more orders in the last months of the year, so sellers who are ready on GeM early are in a better position. Waiting until March often means missing the window, because registration, catalogue approval and vendor assessment take time. This checklist shows what to do now. Step 1: Collect your documents Keep these ready before you start: Proof of business: Certificate of Incorporation, GST certificate or MSME (Udyam) certificate PAN and Aadhaar of the business owner Bank account details Last one year of financial information, such as your income tax return A short description of your business Step 2: Register and complete your profile Create your seller account on the GeM portal and make sure your business name, PAN, GST and bank details match exactly. A small mismatch is one of the most common reasons for delays. Step 3: Choose the right category GeM groups ...
Government departments plan their purchases around the financial year, which ends on 31 March. Many buyers place more orders in the last months of the year, so sellers who are ready on GeM early are in a better position. Waiting until March often means missing the window, because registration, catalogue approval and vendor assessment take time. This checklist shows what to do now. Step 1: Collect your documents Keep these ready before you start: Proof of business: Certificate of Incorporation, GST certificate or MSME (Udyam) certificate PAN and Aadhaar of the business owner Bank account details Last one year of financial information, such as your income tax return A short description of your business Step 2: Register and complete your profile Create your seller account on the GeM portal and make sure your business name, PAN, GST and bank details match exactly. A small mismatch is one of the most common reasons for delays. Step 3: Choose the right category GeM groups ...