The Government e-Marketplace, GeM, has achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value GMV of 18.4 lakh crore rupees, including crossing five lakh crore rupees GMV in the financial year 2025-26. Addressing the media in New Delhi this afternoon, Chief Executive Officer of GeM, Mihir Kumar, stated that crossing a cumulative GMV of 18.4 lakh crore rupees reflects the confidence of buyers, sellers and institutions in a transparent and technology-driven procurement ecosystem. He said this milestone reflects GeM’s growing role as a public digital platform enabling large-scale procurement across government entities. Mr Kumar said the platform facilitates procurement decisions, connects enterprises across regions to government demand and promotes economic inclusion, sustainability and transparency in public spending. He said the platform continues to evolve as a transparent, efficient and inclusive digital public procurement system, contributing to strengthening India’s public economy.
Mr Kumar informed that GeM has adopted an inclusive approach to expand access for Micro and Small Enterprises MSEs, women entrepreneurs, SC/ST enterprises and startups. He said, during Financial Year 2025-26, 68% of total orders were executed by MSEs, which accounted for 47.1% of total GMV. The GeM CEO said more than 11 lakh MSEs are registered on the platform and have received over 51 lakh orders worth 2.36 lakh crore rupees during Financial Year 2025-26, reflecting a growth of over 20% compared to the previous financial year. He said over 2.1 lakh women-led MSEs are registered on the portal and have received orders exceeding 28 thousand crore rupees, registering approximately 28% growth. Mr Kumar said SC/ST MSEs have received orders worth over six thousand crore rupees, reflecting a growth of around 28%. He said, Startups have also contributed significantly, securing orders worth over 19 thousand crore rupees during the same period, marking a growth of over 36%.
The GeM CEO said technology continues to play a central role in GeM’s operations. He said the platform leverages Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and advanced analytics to enhance transparency, efficiency and integrity in procurement processes.
