What Is a Make in India Certificate?
Under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) policy, government buyers give purchase preference to suppliers whose goods or services have a minimum level of local content. Suppliers must declare their local content percentage when bidding.
A Class-I local supplier has local content of 50% or more, and a Class-II local supplier has more than 20% and less than 50%. For larger procurements, the declaration usually has to be certified by the company’s statutory auditor or a practising cost or chartered accountant.
Local content certified for purchase preference
- Local content worked out from your cost data
- Class-I or Class-II status confirmed
- Certificate prepared in the tender format
Who Needs This Certificate?
- Manufacturers bidding for government tenders
- Service providers supplying to government bodies
- Sellers listing products on GeM
- MSMEs seeking purchase preference
Benefits
Purchase preference
Local suppliers get preference in eligible procurements.
Tender eligibility
Many tenders accept bids only from local suppliers.
Credibility
A certified figure stands up to buyer scrutiny.
GeM advantage
Local content details improve your GeM listing.
Documents Required
- Bill of materials or cost sheet of the product or service
- Purchase invoices for key inputs
- Details of imported components, if any
- Financial statements
- Tender or buyer requirements
Certification Process
Understand the tender
We check the buyer’s local content requirements.
Calculate local content
Local and imported value are worked out from your records.
Review and certify
The figure is reviewed and certified by a qualified professional.
Submit
The certificate is ready for your bid or GeM listing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Local content certificates are often challenged for these reasons.
- Wrong calculation method – Local content must be calculated as defined in the policy.
- Unsupported figures – Keep invoices and cost records to back up the numbers.
- Wrong certifier – Larger procurements need certification by a qualified professional.
- Outdated certificate – Certificates should reflect the current product and costs.
- False declarations – Incorrect declarations can lead to debarment.
After Certification
Submit with bids
Attach the certificate to tender documents.
Update GeM listings
Reflect local content on GeM.
Keep records
Retain workings for audits by buyers.
Refresh periodically
Update when costs or sourcing change.
Why Choose Vaidam Consultancy for Make in India Certificate
Tender-ready format
Prepared in the format government buyers expect.
Clear quote upfront
You receive our fee and any government charges before we begin.
One point of contact
A single consultant handles your documents, filing and follow-up.
Quick turnaround
Documents are reviewed promptly so you can meet your deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Class-I suppliers have local content of 50% or more; Class-II suppliers have more than 20% but less than 50%.
For larger procurements, the statutory auditor or a practising cost accountant or chartered accountant certifies it; smaller bids may accept self-certification.
Sellers declare local content on GeM, and many buyers filter by local supplier status, so a certified figure helps.
Yes. The policy applies to services as well as goods.
The policy defines what counts; our calculation follows those definitions.
Yes. Buyers can seek details and auditors may verify claims.