Who we onboard
BharatMart's supplier base is selective by design — buyers only RFQ with confidence when they know the supplier list has already been filtered. We onboard:
- Direct manufacturers — own production facility, registered exporter, demonstrable export history.
- Authorised distributors — exclusive or non-exclusive territory rights, with manufacturer endorsement.
- Trading houses with factory tie-ups — provided they can demonstrate consistent production capacity.
We do not list pure resellers, dropshippers without origin partnership, or suppliers without an audited export history.
The supplier verification
Every applicant goes through a four-step check before listings go live:
- Trade licence — current commercial registration in your country, scope covers the products you intend to list.
- Production verification — factory address, video walkthrough or in-person audit by our regional team.
- Export history — at least 12 months of bills of lading or export invoices.
- Banking & references — verified business bank account and two trade references.
Average onboarding: 5-10 business days. Chinese, Indian, Turkish and Vietnamese manufacturers typically clear in 5-7 days; specialised industrial suppliers in 10-14 days.
What sellers get
Qualified RFQ flow
Receive only RFQs that match your verified product scope. No spam tyre-kickers — every buyer is verified before they post.
Escrow-protected payments
Get paid the moment quality inspection passes. No chasing wire transfers across borders.
Managed shipping support
BharatMart freight desk arranges pickup, ocean/air freight and customs documentation — you focus on production.
No ground rep needed
Our sourcing team in Dubai, Mumbai, Shenzhen and Istanbul handles buyer relationships in their region.
Performance-led visibility
On-time delivery, quality-pass rate and buyer feedback drive listing visibility — better suppliers get more RFQs.
Multi-currency settlement
Settle in USD, AED, EUR, INR or your local currency — whichever suits your tax and banking setup.
Commercial terms
Listing fees
No listing fee for the first 50 SKUs during the verification-and-onboarding period. Premium listing tiers — for highlighted placement, dedicated category-page banners and priority RFQ routing — are charged separately and are optional.
Transaction commission
BharatMart charges a percentage commission on closed orders, calculated on the FOB value. Commission rates are tiered by category and supplier performance — the published schedule is shared after preliminary verification clears. Industrial machinery and high-margin consumer electronics typically attract lower rates than fast-moving consumer categories.
Payment cycle
Net of commission, payments release to your verified bank account within 3 business days of inspection sign-off.
What you'll need to apply
- Company name and registered address
- Trade licence / business registration document
- Export history (BL/AWB samples, last 12 months)
- Product catalogue (PDF or category list)
- Annual production capacity per SKU
- Two trade references (existing buyer or freight forwarder)
- Verified business bank account details
Apply
Send your company profile and the documents above to suppliers@bharat-mart.org or use the contact form. We respond to all applications within 3 business days. More about how sourcing works.