To what extent has the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal improved the government procurement process in India?

Kumar Akhil Yadav
Jul 29, 2026

GeM has substantially improved the government procurement process in India.

Yes, the Government e-Marketplace has substantially improved government procurement in India. It has made purchasing more digital, standardised, traceable, competitive and accessible to smaller businesses. However, GeM has not eliminated delayed payments, restrictive tender conditions, collusive bidding, poor-quality s