Government e Marketplace (GeM) crosses ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative GMV
Government e Marketplace (GeM) crossed ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value since its inception in 2016, the Commerce Ministry said on 25 August 2025.
Summary
Government e Marketplace (GeM) crossed ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its inception in 2016, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 25 August 2025. GeM is the national online public procurement platform that brings government buyers together with sellers including Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), startups, women-led businesses, SC/ST enterprises and Self-Help Groups. GeM CEO Mihir Kumar said the focus would remain on deepening inclusivity, simplifying processes and fostering innovation.
Key facts
- Milestone
- ₹15 lakh crore cumulative GMV
- Inception
- 2016
- Ministry
- Commerce and Industry
- CEO
- Mihir Kumar
- Seller base
- MSEs, startups, women-led businesses, SC/ST enterprises, SHGs
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In August 2025, Government e Marketplace (GeM) crossed what milestone in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value since inception?
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Correct answer: D — ₹15 lakh crore
GeM crossed ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value since its inception in 2016.
Government e Marketplace (GeM), the online public procurement platform that crossed ₹15 lakh crore GMV in August 2025, was started in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2016
The Commerce Ministry stated that GeM crossed ₹15 lakh crore cumulative GMV since its inception in 2016.