The Government e Marketplace has achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹18.4 lakh crore, emerging as a key pillar of India’s digital public procurement ecosystem.
In FY 2025–26 alone, the platform crossed ₹5 lakh crore GMV, reflecting its rapid growth and increasing adoption across government entities.
Key Highlights
- Cumulative GMV: ₹18.4 lakh crore
- FY26 GMV: ₹5 lakh crore+
- Expanding role as a transparent, efficient, and inclusive procurement platform
- Enables seamless connection between government buyers and businesses
Strong Participation from MSEs and Startups
GeM has significantly boosted participation from small businesses:
- 68% of total orders fulfilled by Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)
- MSEs contributed 47.1% of total GMV
- Over 11 lakh MSEs registered on the platform
FY 2025–26 Performance:
- 51 lakh+ orders worth ₹2.36 lakh crore for MSEs
- Growth of over 20% compared to previous year
Empowering Women, SC/ST Enterprises & Startups
- 2.1 lakh+ women-led MSEs
- Orders worth ₹28,000 crore
- Growth of ~28%
- SC/ST enterprises
- Orders worth ₹6,000+ crore
- Growth of ~28%
- Startups
- Orders worth ₹19,000+ crore
- Growth of over 36%
This highlights GeM’s role in promoting inclusive economic growth.
Technology-Driven Procurement
GeM leverages advanced technologies like:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Data analytics tools
Key features include:
- ML-based catalogue validation
- Real-time monitoring of transactions
- Detection of:
- Abnormal pricing
- Collusive bidding
- Buyer-seller anomalies
Tools like Bid Health Scores enhance decision-making and transparency.
Growing Role of States
After strong adoption by Central Ministries and CPSEs, States and Union Territories are increasingly using GeM:
- 38.3% growth in procurement by States in FY26
This indicates rising confidence in GeM as a reliable and accountable procurement platform.
Conclusion
GeM’s achievement of ₹18.4 lakh crore GMV marks a major milestone in India’s digital governance journey. By promoting transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity, the platform is transforming public procurement and empowering businesses across the country.