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GeM Hits Rs 18 Lakh Crore Milestone, MSEs Drive 68% of Orders

The Government e-Marketplace has achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of Rs 18.4 lakh crore, with Rs 5 lakh crore transacted in FY 2025-26 alone. Micro and Small Enterprises dominated the platform, accounting for 68% of all orders placed during the year. The platform saw robust growth from women-led enterprises, SC/ST businesses, and startups, with the latter registering a 36% year-on-year increase. GeM's CEO attributed the milestone to confidence in its transparent, technology-driven procurement ecosystem, which is now seeing expanded adoption by state governments.

Key Points: GeM GMV Hits Rs 18 Lakh Crore, MSEs Lead Growth

  • Cumulative GMV hits Rs 18.4 lakh crore
  • MSEs account for 68% of total orders
  • Over 11 lakh MSEs registered on the platform
  • State procurement grew by 38.3% in FY26
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Government e-Marketplace hits Rs 18 lakh crore GMV mark, MSEs account for 68 pc

Government e-Marketplace achieves Rs 18.4 lakh crore cumulative GMV. MSEs account for 68% of orders, with strong growth from women-led & SC/ST businesses.

"Crossing a cumulative GMV of Rs 18.4 lakh crore reflects the confidence of buyers, sellers and institutions in a transparent and technology-driven procurement ecosystem - Mihir Kumar"

New Delhi, April 6

The Government e-Marketplace has recorded a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of Rs 18.4 lakh crore, including Rs 5 lakh crore transacted in the financial year 2025-26, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Monday.

Moreover, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) accounted for 68 per cent of total orders placed on the platform during the year and 47.1 per cent of the total GMV.

More than 11 lakh MSEs are registered on GeM and received over 51 lakh orders cumulatively in FY26, a growth exceeding 20 per cent over the previous year, according to the ministry.

Meanwhile, women-led enterprises, SC/ST businesses and startups each recorded strong growth, with startups registering the highest year-on-year increase at 36 per cent, it said. Over 2.1 lakh women-led MSEs received orders exceeding Rs 28,000 crore, up approximately 28 per cent.

Similarly, the SC/ST MSEs recorded a jump of 28 per cent, receiving orders valued at over Rs 6,000 crore.

GeM Chief Executive Officer Mihir Kumar said at a press briefing that the milestone reflected the confidence of buyers, sellers and institutions in a technology-driven procurement ecosystem.

"Crossing a cumulative GMV of Rs 18.4 lakh crore reflects the confidence of buyers, sellers and institutions in a transparent and technology-driven procurement ecosystem," said Kumar.

GeM operates ML-based catalogue validation and pre-sanity checks to reduce listing errors, alongside real-time transaction monitoring for anomaly detection.

The platform uses analytical tools to flag abnormal pricing, suspected collusive bidding, technical rejection anomalies and potential buyer-seller collusion. Bid Health Scores are used to support procurement decision-making.

Following adoption by central ministries, departments and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), the platform is registering growing uptake from state governments and Union Territories.

The ministry further stated that state procurement on GeM grew 38.3 per cent in FY 2025-26, reflecting wider penetration of the platform beyond the central government.

The platform -- which serves as the government's primary digital public procurement system -- has grown to connect buyers across central ministries, state governments and public sector enterprises with sellers nationwide.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone whose family runs a small manufacturing unit, GeM has been a game-changer. The process is transparent and payments are timely, which is a huge relief. Seeing over 2.1 lakh women-led enterprises benefit is especially encouraging. More power to such initiatives!
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Rohit P
Rs 18.4 lakh crore is a staggering number. While the intent is good, I hope the quality checks are robust. Sometimes in the rush for L1 (lowest bidder), quality suffers. The article mentions ML-based checks, which is promising. Hope it works on the ground.
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Sarah B
The growth of state procurement by 38% is key. True success of a platform like this is when it moves beyond central ministries to panchayat levels. If local municipalities start using it efficiently, it could revolutionize grassroots spending and reduce corruption.
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Michael C
Respectfully, while the numbers look impressive, the article doesn't mention the challenges. The interface can be complex for first-time MSE users. Also, the "Bid Health Score" is a black box for many. Greater transparency in how these algorithms work would build more trust.
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Kavya N
The stats on SC/ST and women-led businesses are heartening. It shows targeted policy can work. ₹28,000 crore to women-led MSEs! This is how you achieve inclusive growth. Hope they continue to simplify the onboarding process for even smaller artisans and craftspeople.

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