Make In India Certificate

[CS Aniket Tater]

Hello

If anyone has done work for getting Make in India certificate, do let me know the documents required and how to get it done practically - is it online process only ??

[FCA Chandrasekaran Ramadurai]

The "Make in India" certificate is an official declaration that a product or service meets the minimum local content requirements as defined by the Indian government's Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017. It's a crucial document for businesses, especially MSMEs, seeking to participate in government tenders and procurements, ensuring they meet the "Make in India" policy's eligibility criteria. [1, 2, 3]

Here's a more detailed breakdown: [3]

What it is: [3]

• Official Validation: The certificate validates that a product or service is primarily manufactured in India, meeting specific local content requirements. [3]
• Preference in Tenders: It allows businesses to claim purchase preference in government tenders under the "Make in India" initiative. [3]
• Access to Platforms: The certificate can also provide preferential access to platforms like GeM (Government e-Marketplace) and NICSI. [3]
• Local Content: It reflects the percentage of Indian materials and labor used in the manufacturing process. [2]
• Self-Declaration: While there are specific rules for using the "Make in India" logo, obtaining the certificate often involves a self-declaration of local content, says Edafter. [4]

Why it's important: [1, 3]

• Government Procurement: It's a requirement for participating in many government procurement processes. [1, 3]
• Promoting Local Manufacturing: The initiative aims to encourage domestic manufacturing and strengthen the Indian industrial complex. [2]
• Boosting Local Businesses: It provides a competitive advantage for local businesses seeking to compete in the Indian market. [3]

How to obtain it: [1, 3]

• Follow the Public Procurement Order: Businesses need to comply with the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, and its amendments,. [1, 3]
• Provide Evidence of Local Content: They need to demonstrate that the product or service meets the required percentage of local content. [3]
• Submit Necessary Documentation: This may include company registration documents, details of manufacturing facilities, and purchase bills for raw materials and equipment. [5]
• Certificate Generation: Some platforms and tools, like those offered by Edafter and Bidz365, can help generate the certificate based on provided information. [4, 6]
• Approval for Logo (Optional): If the company wants to use the "Make in India" logo, they need to obtain explicit permission from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). [7]

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[1] https://www.compliancecalendar.in/make-in-india-certificate

[2] https://www.professionalutilities.com/make-in-india-certificate.php

[3] https://www.ykgglobal.com/make-in-india-certification

[4] https://www.edafter.com/tools/make-in-india

[5] https://counselvise.com/direct-tax/blogs/a-step-by-step-guide-for-obtaining-make-in-india-certificate

[6] https://tools.bidz365.com/mii-certificate

[7] https://www.taxmanagementindia.com/visitor/detail_article.asp?ArticleID=14000

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