{"id":8469,"date":"2024-07-30T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/?p=8469"},"modified":"2024-07-10T15:54:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T13:54:33","slug":"indiamart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/indiamart\/","title":{"rendered":"How to buy on IndiaMART &#8211; A comprehensive guide for shoppers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It seems like Alibaba is a site that does not need an introduction. Some importers and suppliers are looking for alternatives to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/alibaba\/\">Alibaba<\/a> and other Chinese online marketplaces. We have already covered Korean Alibaba called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/korean-alibaba\/\">tradeKorea<\/a>. This time, we introduce the IndiaMART marketplace \u2013 how to buy on the IndiaMART trade portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is IndiaMART?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IndiaMART is an over 20-year-old company and one of the largest online B2B e-commerce marketplaces. IndiaMART is a business directory that enables prospective buyers to discover products and services and connect with suppliers registered on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-1024x576.png\" alt=\"indiaMART\" class=\"wp-image-8481 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-1024x576.png\" alt=\"indiaMART\" class=\"wp-image-8481 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart.png 1878w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is IndiaMART wholesale platform free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IndiaMART is generally free for suppliers and buyers. Like Alibaba, IndiaMART makes money by providing extra features and selling subscription packages to suppliers. In order to increase their visibility and access advanced systems, suppliers can choose to pay for subscription packages such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Silver Monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver Annual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platinum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Platinum and Gold subscription packages are available as annual, semi\u2010annual, or multi\u2010year packages. Silver packages are available as monthly, quarterly, semi\u2010annual, and annual packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For buyers, IndiaMART.com is completely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to have a company to buy on IndiaMART?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IndiaMART online shopping is available to both businesses and consumers. Individual buyers can buy on the IndiaMART e-commerce platform. It is recommended to connect with retailers\/wholesalers, who would be willing to supply goods with a low value of minimum order quantity (MOQs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should you shop for products on IndiaMART?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IndiaMART has a strong presence in India and is a perfect marketplace for small businesses and entrepreneurs to raise their profile and for importers to get innovative products. Even though it is most popular in India, there are also suppliers from over 100 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is said that suppliers on IndiaMART are more reliable than those on Alibaba since the verification is more meticulous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IndiaMART manufacturer directory &amp; services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IndiaMART offers a wide selection of goods and services, from daily-use items to manufacturing and agriculture. There are over 50 industries and 95,000+ categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are the key categories on IndiaMART:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drugs &amp; Pharmaceuticals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital &amp; Diagnostics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food &amp; Beverages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Plants &amp; Machinery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building &amp; Construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apparel &amp; Garments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronics &amp; Electrical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging Machines &amp; Goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemicals, Dyes &amp; Solvents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanical Parts &amp; Spares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lab Instruments &amp; Supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture &amp; Supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automobile, Parts &amp; Spares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture &amp; Farming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housewares &amp; Supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metals, Alloys &amp; Minerals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand &amp; Machine Tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handicrafts &amp; Decoratives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen Utensils &amp; Appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textiles, Yarn &amp; Fabrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books &amp; Stationery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosmetics &amp; Personal Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Textile &amp; Furnishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gems, Jewelry &amp; Astrology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer &amp; IT Solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fashion Accessories &amp; Gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Herbal &amp; Ayurvedic Product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security Systems &amp; Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Goods, Toys &amp; Games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telecom Equipment &amp; Goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper &amp; Paper Products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bags, Belts &amp; Wallets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media, PR &amp; Publishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marble, Granite &amp; Stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event Planner &amp; Organizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT &amp; Telecom Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product Rental &amp; Leasing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation &amp; Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business &amp; Audit Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial &amp; Legal Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education &amp; Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel, Tourism &amp; Hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bicycle, Rickshaw &amp; Spares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R&amp;D and Testing Labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architecture &amp; Interiors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR Planning &amp; Recruitment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rail, Shipping &amp; Aviation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>House Keeping Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leather Products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contractors &amp; Freelancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronics Components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical Equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital, Clinic &amp; Consultation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IndiaMART shopping guide. How to use IndiaMART?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign-up on IndiaMART<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create an account to get access to personalized recommendations and exclusive features. Join IndiaMART for free using your Google account or by registering with your e-mail address. If you choose to register with your e-mail, just verify it and you are done!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-site-sign-in-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART sign in\" class=\"wp-image-8486 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-site-sign-in-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART sign in\" class=\"wp-image-8486 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-site-sign-in-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-site-sign-in-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-site-sign-in-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-site-sign-in-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-site-sign-in-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-sign-in.png\" alt=\"indiaMART sign in\" class=\"wp-image-8485 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-sign-in.png\" alt=\"indiaMART sign in\" class=\"wp-image-8485 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-sign-in.png 601w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-sign-in-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, go to your profile and add details.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-profil-details-1024x817.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART profile details\" class=\"wp-image-8487 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-profil-details-1024x817.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART profile details\" class=\"wp-image-8487 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-profil-details-1024x817.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-profil-details-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-profil-details-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-profil-details-1536x1226.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-profil-details.jpg 1896w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find suppliers and products on IndiaMART and place an order?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you sign up and sign in, you can use the search bar and filters to find exactly what you&#8217;re looking for. The filters include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>product specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IndiaMART buyer tips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Keep your search keywords concise, ideally using only 3 or 4 words. Longer keywords can lead to less accurate results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check the spelling of the product name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize the city\/state filter to narrow down your search to specific locations. For example, you can search suppliers by region:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bengaluru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ahmedabad\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pune\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kolkata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaipur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hyderabad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Please select the type of seller you wish to contact, such as a manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re looking for products within a certain price range, simply check the corresponding checkbox on the search result page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to find products on IndiaMART is to <a href=\"https:\/\/my.indiamart.com\/buyertools\/postbl?modid=DIR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">provide a detailed inquiry<\/a> so that the platform can assist your specific needs. To get the best deals from IndiaMART\u2019s wide network of 7.8 million suppliers, submit a form with your requirements. You can get accurate information about the most relevant suppliers hassle-free and without any cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Place an individual inquiry in indiaMART<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Enter the product\u2019s name into the search bar and click on \u201cSearch\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-search-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART\" class=\"wp-image-8476 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-search-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART\" class=\"wp-image-8476 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-search-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-search-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-search-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-search-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-search-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Click on the desired IndiaMART item<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-page-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART\" class=\"wp-image-8475 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-page-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART\" class=\"wp-image-8475 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-page-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-page-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-page-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-page-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-product-page-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Review IndiaMART supplier details and rankings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making the decision, assess both the seller and the product. Read the specifications, review seller profiles, and check their credibility. If you have any questions, contact the seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Verified Supplier on IndiaMART is a supplier that has at least six listings and passes a verification call check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A TrustSEAL is a paid add-on service for the MDC package and a complementary service for the Maximizer package and above. A TrustSEAL supplier receives a Certificate of Trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The other tags on the seller profile include Leading Supplier (suppliers that are leaders in their category) and Star Supplier (most prominent suppliers in the category).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-verification.png\" alt=\"indiaMART verified company\" class=\"wp-image-8478 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-verification.png\" alt=\"indiaMART verified company\" class=\"wp-image-8478 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-verification.png 416w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-verification-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">help.indiamart.com\/knowledge-base\/verification-symbols<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-company-details-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART company details\" class=\"wp-image-8474 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-company-details-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART company details\" class=\"wp-image-8474 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-company-details-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-company-details-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-company-details-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-company-details-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indiamart-company-details-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Click on the \u201cGet Latest Price\u201d and fill out the form<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>quantity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your company details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>depending on the inquiry type, you can choose the price range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-inquiry-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART inquiry\" class=\"wp-image-8482 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-inquiry-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART inquiry\" class=\"wp-image-8482 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-inquiry-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-inquiry-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-inquiry-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-inquiry-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-inquiry-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Submit the inquiry and wait for the supplier\u2019s response<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach the negotiation stage, do not hesitate to negotiate terms and prices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-price-inquiry-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART price inquiry\" class=\"wp-image-8483 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-price-inquiry-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"indiaMART price inquiry\" class=\"wp-image-8483 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-price-inquiry-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-price-inquiry-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-price-inquiry-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-price-inquiry-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indimart-price-inquiry-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Place an order\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you order goods on IndiaMART, review your order summary to check the details. You can choose to pay using existing payment options like UPI, net banking, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even request IndiaMART shipping service, but we always recommend choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiphub.co\/\" rel=\"noopener\">verified freight forwarders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Tracking IndiaMART orders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, IndiaMART offers tracking tools that enable you to stay informed about the order status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Pay due duties and assess the quality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you source from India to another country, make sure to be compliant with the local regulations and pay due duties if there are any. In case of importing to the EU, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/taric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAR<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/taric\/\">IC system<\/a> to check customs rates. If you source to the US, check the customs duties on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hts.usitc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Harmonized Tariff Schedule<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to inspect the items and check whether they are as described and ordered since IndiaMART has no obligation to verify the quality for you. If there are any issues with orders, promptly address the discrepancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buying from IndiaMART sellers \u2013 Is buying on IndiaMART safe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online supplier scams are prevalent. Even though IndiaMART verifies its suppliers, it is always advised to do due diligence and assess the supplier\u2019s credibility on your own. As the platform states, \u201cIndiaMART is an online marketplace which brings together buyers and suppliers. It does not participate in the negotiations and transactions that take place between buyers and suppliers. IndiaMART, therefore, is not accountable for the fraudulent nature of suppliers\/ buyers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking a potential supplier costs upfront, but in the long run, it might save you a significant amount of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it worth buying products on the IndiaMART B2B platform?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having read the article, the IndiaMART buying process is not a mystery anymore. To make IndiaMART&#8217;s purchase experience worry-free, make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/asia-company-verification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check your supplier\u2019s credibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sign a trade agreement that outlines terms, conditions, and expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have quality control conducted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems like Alibaba is a site that does not need an introduction. Some importers and suppliers are looking for alternatives to Alibaba and other Chinese online marketplaces. We have already covered Korean Alibaba called tradeKorea. 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