New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a powerful catalyst for inclusive public procurement, with more than 11.25 lakh Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) sellers securing government orders worth Rs 7.44 lakh crore, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

As of November 2025, MSEs accounted for 44.8 per cent of the total order value transacted on the GeM platform--significantly exceeding the mandated 25 per cent procurement target for small enterprises.

The milestone highlights the growing role of smaller businesses in India's government purchasing ecosystem and reflects the platform's success in democratising access to large-scale procurement opportunities.

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