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GeM Hits Rs 18.4 Lakh Cr GMV, Powered by MSEs & Women-Led Firms

The Government e-Marketplace has reached a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of Rs 18.4 lakh crore, with over Rs 5 lakh crore contributed in the 2025-26 financial year alone. Micro and Small Enterprises were pivotal, executing 68% of all orders and accounting for 47.1% of the total GMV. The platform has demonstrated strong inclusive growth, with orders to women-led and SC/ST MSEs growing by approximately 28%. GeM leverages advanced technologies like AI and machine learning to ensure transparency and efficiency as state procurement on the platform grows by 38.3%.

Key Points: GeM GMV Hits Rs 18.4 Lakh Cr, MSEs Drive Growth

  • Rs 18.4 lakh crore cumulative GMV achieved
  • 68% of orders executed by Micro & Small Enterprises
  • Over 2.1 lakh women-led MSEs received Rs 28,000 cr orders
  • AI & ML enhance transparency and detect anomalies
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MSEs, women-led enterprises help GeM clock Rs. 18.4 lakh cr cumulative GMV in FY25-26

Government e-Marketplace achieves Rs 18.4 lakh crore cumulative GMV, with MSEs and women-led enterprises leading procurement orders in FY 2025-26.

"crossing a cumulative GMV of Rs 18.4 lakh crore reflects the confidence...in a transparent and technology-driven procurement ecosystem - Mihir Kumar"

New Delhi, April 6

The Government e Marketplace has achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of Rs 18.4 lakh crore, including over Rs 5 lakh crore GMV in the financial year 2025-26.

Addressing the media, Chief Executive Officer, Government e Marketplace, Mihir Kumar stated that 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.

This milestone reflects GeM's growing role as a public digital platform enabling large-scale procurement across government entities, a Ministry of Commerce and Industry release said.

It said the platform facilitates procurement decisions, connects enterprises across regions to government demand and promotes economic inclusion, sustainability and transparency in public spending.

"The platform continues to evolve as a transparent, efficient and inclusive digital public procurement system, contributing to strengthening India's public economy," the release said.

IGeM has adopted an inclusive approach to expand access for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), women entrepreneurs, SC/ST enterprises and startups. During FY 2025-26, 68 per cent of total orders were executed by MSEs, which accounted for 47.1 per cent of total GMV, the release said.

More than 11 lakh MSEs are registered on the platform and have received over 51 lakh orders worth Rs 2.36 lakh crore during FY 2025-26, reflecting a growth of over 20 per cent compared to the previous financial year.

Over 2.1 lakh women-led MSEs are registered on the portal and have received orders exceeding Rs 28,000 crore, registering approximately 28 per cent growth. SC/ST MSEs have received orders worth over Rs 6,000 crore, reflecting a growth of around 28 per cent. Startups have also contributed significantly, securing orders worth over Rs 19,000 crore during the same period, marking a growth of over 36 per cent.

The release said that technology continues to play a central role in GeM's operations.

The platform leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and advanced analytics to enhance transparency, efficiency and integrity in procurement processes.

Key technology-driven interventions include ML-based catalogue validation and pre-sanity checks to reduce errors, and real-time analytics for monitoring transactions and detecting anomalies.

Advanced analytical tools are used to identify patterns such as abnormal pricing, suspected collusive bidding behaviour, technical rejection anomalies and potential buyer-seller collusion. System-driven tools, including Bid Health Scores, support improved decision-making and strengthen trust in the procurement ecosystem.

"Following strong adoption by Central Ministries, Departments and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), GeM is witnessing increased participation from States and Union Territories. Procurement by States recorded a growth of 38.3 per cent during FY 2025-26, indicating their growing role in the platform's expansion," the release said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see the focus on women-led enterprises and SC/ST businesses. Orders worth ₹28,000 crore and ₹6,000 crore respectively show genuine economic inclusion. This is how you build a strong, self-reliant economy from the ground up. The 28% growth for both categories is very encouraging.
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Michael C
Impressive scale and use of AI/ML for transparency. The Bid Health Score and anomaly detection are crucial for trust. However, the article mentions "potential buyer-seller collusion" – I hope the system is robust enough to actually prevent it, not just detect it. The proof will be in fewer corruption cases.
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Ananya R
The 38.3% growth in procurement by states is the key takeaway for me. When state governments actively use it, the benefits reach every district and block. This decentralisation of economic opportunity is vital for balanced regional development. Kudos to the team behind GeM!
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Siddharth J
While the numbers are impressive, the real test is on-ground experience. My friend's MSE faced delays in payment from a department even after order completion on GeM. The platform is great, but all government departments need to streamline their backend processes for timely payments. That's the true support small businesses need.
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Kavya N
Seeing startups secure over ₹19,000 crore with 36% growth is brilliant! This platform is not just for traditional goods. It can be a massive launchpad for Indian tech startups offering innovative services to the government. A true Digital India success story. ✨

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