Make In India Certificate

Overview

The Make in India (MII) Certificate is a document that confirms a product is manufactured or produced in India and meets the local content requirements laid down under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It establishes the percentage of Indian (domestic) value addition in a product, enabling the supplier to claim preference in government and public-sector procurement.

This certificate is primarily needed by manufacturers, producers and suppliers who wish to sell goods or services to Central Government Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies, including through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal and various tenders. Many government bids specifically ask bidders to declare their local content and their supplier class.

Based on the local content percentage, suppliers are classified as Class-I local suppliers (50% or more local content), Class-II local suppliers (more than 20% but less than 50% local content) or non-local suppliers (20% or less). Class-I and Class-II local suppliers enjoy purchase preference and bidding advantages in eligible procurements.

Importantly, the MII Certificate is generally a self-declaration by the bidder, validated by a professional such as a Practicing Chartered Accountant, Statutory Auditor or Cost Auditor where required. It is not issued directly by the government as a licence, but it is a mandatory supporting document for claiming Make in India preference in public procurement.

Benefits

A Make in India Certificate helps domestic manufacturers compete and win in government and public-sector procurement. Key benefits include:

• Procurement preference – Class-I local suppliers receive preference in eligible government tenders, and Class-II local suppliers are eligible in most procurements except global tender enquiries.
• Purchase preference (price matching) – Under the Order, eligible local suppliers within a specified margin of the lowest (L1) bid may be given the opportunity to match the L1 price and secure a share of the order.
• Access to GeM and government tenders – The certificate supports the local-content declaration commonly required when listing products and bidding on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and other tenders.
• Restricted competition – Where there is sufficient local capacity and competition, certain tenders may be reserved for Class-I local suppliers, reducing competition from non-local suppliers.
• Credibility – A documented, professionally validated local-content claim improves trust with government buyers and reduces the risk of bid rejection on local-content grounds.
• Support to domestic manufacturing – Encourages local sourcing of raw materials, components and services, strengthening the indigenous supply chain.

Documents Required

Only PAN Card and Aadhaar Card are mandatory; the rest are optional.

• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photograph
• Address Proof (Utility / Electricity Bill)
• Bank Statement
• Company Registration Proof (Udyam/MSME Registration or Company Incorporation Certificate/CIN)
• Manufacturing Process Report (step-by-step process, machines/tools used, production flowchart)
• Cost Breakdown and Local Content Calculation (cost sheet)
• Purchase invoices for Indian raw materials and bills from Indian service providers
• Employee and Labour Details (worker count, roles, wages, employment contracts)
• Utility and Overhead Proof (electricity/water bills, internet/telephone bills)
• Rent agreement or ownership proof of the manufacturing unit
• Self-Declaration / Affidavit signed by authorized signatory

Apply for Make In India

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1. Visit TaxoSure. Go to taxosure.com and open this Make in India Certificate service page.
2. Login or Register. Create your free TaxoSure account, or simply log in if you already have one.
3. Upload your documents. Your KYC documents (PAN & Aadhaar) are auto-filled from your account; upload the remaining documents such as company registration proof, cost sheet and local-content details as per the checklist on this page.
4. Submit your application. Review the details and submit your application in one click.
5. Talk to our consultant. Our consultant connects with you on WhatsApp / Call to confirm the details, share the pricing and begin the work.
6. Get your Make in India Certificate. Our experts complete the entire process – cost-sheet preparation, local-content calculation and professional validation – and deliver your certificate and supporting documents to you.

Eligibility Criteria

To claim Make in India preference and obtain the certificate, the following broadly apply:

• The applicant should be a business manufacturing or producing goods (or providing services) in India. Pure importers or traders who merely resell imported goods do not qualify as local suppliers.
• The entity must be registered in India under applicable law (for example as a proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private/public company, etc.). Foreign companies may qualify through Indian subsidiaries or joint ventures that manufacture locally.
• The product must meet the minimum local content prescribed for the relevant category. A supplier is a Class-I local supplier with 50% or more local content and a Class-II local supplier with more than 20% but less than 50% local content. Suppliers with 20% or less local content are non-local.
• The minimum local content threshold can vary by product, as notified from time to time by the concerned Nodal Ministry for specific goods or products.
• The applicant must be able to substantiate the local content through cost records and, where required, professional certification.

Additional Notes

• The Make in India Certificate is governed by the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, issued by DPIIT, and is amended from time to time through subsequent orders and notifications by the relevant Nodal Ministries.
• The certificate is essentially a self-declaration validated by a professional; it is not a licence issued directly by the government. The bidder remains responsible for the accuracy of the declared local content.
• Verification: for procurement of value up to ₹10 crore, self-certification is generally accepted; for value above ₹10 crore, certification from a Statutory Auditor or Cost Auditor is required.
• False declarations regarding local content can attract penal action, including debarment from participating in government procurement, as per the provisions of the Order.
• Minimum local content requirements and supplier-class eligibility may differ across product categories, so always check the specific tender conditions and the applicable Nodal Ministry notification.
• This certificate is distinct from MSME/Udyam registration and from GeM seller registration, though they are often used together when bidding for government orders.

Validity & Renewal

• A Make in India Certificate / local-content declaration is generally issued for a limited period (commonly one year) or for a specific tender, depending on the buyer's requirement and the professional validating it. Always confirm the validity expected by the procuring entity.
• On expiry, the certificate should be renewed with fresh documentation. Renewal typically involves recalculating the current local content, updating the cost sheet and obtaining fresh professional certification where required.
• Because product costs, sourcing and import content can change, the local content percentage should be reassessed at renewal so that the declared supplier class remains accurate.
• It is advisable to begin the renewal process well before expiry to avoid any gap that could affect tender eligibility or GeM listing.
• Specific validity periods are not fixed uniformly across all products and may vary as per current government norms and the conditions of each procurement.

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