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Government & PSU

Supply, contracting and project delivery for government departments, public sector undertakings and statutory bodies.

Sector context

What shapes projects here

Public procurement is one of India's largest addressable markets and among the least accessible to companies that have not learned its mechanics. Capability is rarely the barrier; documentary process is, and technically strong bids are routinely disqualified on procedural grounds.

The channel rewards persistence and process discipline. Registration and empanelment take time, eligibility credentials build cumulatively through completed contracts, and companies that treat it as a channel to be developed rather than an occasional opportunity do substantially better.

MSME and startup procurement preferences are meaningful where they apply — EMD exemption, purchase preference and reserved procurement — but they have to be claimed correctly and evidenced in the bid to take effect.

Typical project profile

What a project in this sector usually involves

Indicative ranges based on sector norms. Actual figures depend on scale, technology, location and configuration.

Capex range

Contract value ₹10 L – ₹500 Cr

Timeline

Tender to award 2–6 months

Key clearances

GeM and department registrationsStatutory and tax registrationsQuality and product certificationsFinancial and performance credentials

Incentives commonly available

  • MSE purchase preference
  • EMD and tender fee exemption
  • Reserved procurement quotas
  • Startup relaxations on turnover and experience

Eligibility usually turns on decisions made before capex is committed. It is worth assessing early.

How we help

Services most relevant to government & psu

Discuss a government & psu project.

A short conversation is usually enough to tell you whether the project is viable, what it will take, and what it should cost. There is no charge for that first discussion.