Women-led MSEs Bag 8% Orders On GeM

New Delhi: In alignment with the societal development of the nation, the government e-Marketplace (GeM) has enabled startups to fulfill orders worth Rs35,950 crore, it was announced on Sunday. Women entrepreneurs comprise 8 per cent of the total seller base on GeM, with cumulative 1,77,786 Udyam-verified women micro, and small enterprises (MSE) registered on the GeM portal, having fulfilled a cumulative order value of Rs46,615 crore.

The latest statistics reveal significant activity in the marketplace, showcasing a robust ecosystem with 162,985 primary buyers, 228,754 secondary buyers, and a diverse range of 11,006 product categories and 332 service categories, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

In the last financial year, the order volume reached 62,86,543, with an order value of Rs 4,03,305 crore.

Continuing its momentum, the current financial year has already recorded 61,23,691 orders worth Rs4,52,594 crore. Notably, 37.87 per cent of the total order value is attributed to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), underscoring GeM’s role in empowering local businesses and fostering inclusive economic growth, said the ministry.