The Power of the 'Make in India' Initiative
The "Make in India" initiative, launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is designed to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. For domestic manufacturers and startups, aligning with this initiative is not just patriotic—it is a highly lucrative business strategy. Getting formally recognized under this scheme grants you massive advantages in public procurement and government tenders.
Understanding 'Local Content' and Supplier Classes
To claim benefits under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, companies must calculate their "Local Content"—the total value of the item minus the value of imported materials, expressed as a percentage. Suppliers are categorized as:
Class-I Local Supplier: A supplier whose goods or services have local content equal to or more than 50%. These suppliers get the highest priority in government tenders.
Class-II Local Supplier: A supplier whose local content is between 20% and 50%.
Non-Local Supplier: Local content is less than 20%. They are often excluded from bidding on massive government contracts.
Why You Need the Make in India (DPIIT) Certification
If you manufacture hardware, assemble electronics, or produce goods locally, obtaining a Make in India certification (or DPIIT recognition) allows you to bypass massive foreign conglomerates in government bidding wars. Even if a foreign company bids a lower price, government departments are mandated to offer the contract to a Class-I Local Supplier if their bid falls within a 20% margin of the lowest bid.
Securing Your Certification
Calculating exact local content, auditing supply chains, and filing the correct affidavits requires meticulous documentation. Technocrat Oasis provides end-to-end assistance in securing your Make in India and DPIIT startup recognition, positioning your manufacturing unit to scale rapidly through government partnerships.
