From Zero to GeM Hero: Your Business Startup Checklist

You can use this blog as a step-by-step guide to become a great GeM seller. Because of how quickly things work in India, we teach you everything you need to know to build a successful business, from how to set up your company and understand vendor reviews to how to list your goods and get bids. Are you ready to get better and work for the government? Okay, let’s begin!

To start a business on India’s Government e-Marketplace (GeM), follow these steps:

Step 1: Figure out how to learn GeM.

This is what GeM stands for: “Government e-Marketplace.” To see my GeM page, go to gem.gov.in. Find out what it does, how it works, and what you can use it for.

Learn more about your field:

Pick out the office supplies, IT tools, care services, and other things you want to sell.

Step 2: Make an account for your business.

Sign up your company:

If you run your own business by yourself, you need to get a GST card and a PAN card.

Whether your business is a one-person or a shared limited company, you need to get an MCA account, a GST number, and a PAN.

List of Documents Needed:

GST Certificate Aadhaar Card (of owner or director) PAN Card

Certificate of Registration from Udyam (for MSMEs)

Money in a bank account linked to a business account.

Step 3: Sign up for GeM.

Create GeM Seller Account:

Go to gem.gov.in.

We only need to click “Register as Seller.”

It’s not enough to write down the GST number, PAN number, and type of business.

One last thing you need to do to finish setting up your page is:

Type in details about your company, like where it is located, how to reach it, and so on.

You need to give them your PAN, GST, and Udyam forms.

Step 4: Product/Service Listing.

These should be added to the list:

Put up good image of what you have.

Follow the rules set by the government when you add information.

Prices need to be fair.

Needs to Do:

Make sure you can do what you sell.

Standards like ISO or BIS should be added if your product needs them.

Step 5: Get all of your papers ready.

For GeM Tenders, you might need these:

To get perks like not having to pay EMD, you need to sign up for a GST certificate for small businesses and Udyam.

Check with ISO or BIS to see if you need to.

Before you become a dealer, you should talk to the person who made it.

If you have any, awards for good work done in the past.

For some bids, you need to fill out more forms:

A copy of the report from CA about the cuts

Getting approval from the OEM

Rule 144 of the GFR 2017 must be followed.

Step 6: Place your bids.

To put in bids and look for them:

Click on “Bids” on the GeM page to find the right government bids.

You can also use sites like BidHelp to get daily updates on bids that interest you. This is the better way to buy.

Send all the forms you need and prices you can pay.

Follow the rules for bidding:

Read the bid paper slowly.

Here is the right way to send all the files that were asked for.

Step 7: Payment and Delivery        

Get your deals:

As soon as you’re picked, give the goods or services that were agreed upon in the sale.

To escape fines, make sure the delivery is on time.

How to Pay:

GeM has an honest way to pay. It’s called cash on delivery (COD) when the money is sent to your bank account.

Step 8: Marketing and Expansion

Get your stuff out there:

Add interesting specs and features to get more attention.

See what prices your rivals are setting and, if necessary, change your own.

Adding More:

Add more products and services as your company grows.

GeM is all about getting good reviews and making things well.

Step 9: Stay Compliant

Always keep your licenses and certificates up to date:

Make sure that all of your permits are still current. These include GST, ISO, and Udyam.

Follow GeM’s advice:

Pay close attention to the GeM rules for buyers.

You should be polite when you disagree with someone.