How to Find Verified B2B Suppliers in India

Verify GSTIN on the government portal

Every legitimate Indian business has an active GSTIN. Check on search.gst.gov.in — enter the supplier's GSTIN and confirm the Legal Name matches what the supplier told you, the Registration Status is "Active" (not cancelled), and the Principal Place of Business matches their stated location.

⚠ A cancelled or non-existent GSTIN is a hard stop — do not proceed.

Check Udyam Registration (for MSME suppliers)

If the supplier claims MSME status, verify their Udyam Registration Number (URN) on udyamregistration.gov.in. The URN confirms the business is registered as Micro, Small, or Medium, and the category (Micro: turnover ≤ ₹5 cr; Small: ≤ ₹50 cr; Medium: ≤ ₹250 cr). MSME-registered suppliers have government-backed legal status.

Request a sample GST invoice

Ask for a blank sample invoice before placing any order. A properly formatted GST invoice must include: Supplier's GSTIN and Legal Name, Your GSTIN, HSN code of the product, CGST + SGST (intra-state) or IGST (inter-state) breakdown clearly shown, Invoice number and date. Reject any supplier who cannot provide a correctly formatted invoice — you cannot claim ITC on non-compliant invoices.

Place a small sample order first

Never start with a large order from an unverified supplier. Place a sample order — typically ₹5,000–15,000 — to verify actual product quality, packaging, labelling, and lead time. A genuine manufacturer will accept small sample orders. A middleman or fraud will often push you toward large upfront orders.

Check Trade Confidence Score on VyaparSethu

VyaparSethu's Trade Confidence Score (0–100) rates each supplier on payment history, on-time delivery, response speed, repeat orders, dispute rate, and verification strength. The score is computed from actual transaction data — not self-reported. Higher scores mean more reliable supply history.

Issue a Purchase Order before production begins

Once you have selected a supplier, issue a written Purchase Order specifying product description, quantity, unit price, delivery date, delivery location, and payment terms. A PO is a legal commitment — it protects you if the supplier tries to change terms after production begins, and gives the supplier documented proof of your order.

Use Protected Payment for first-time transactions

For any first-time transaction with a new supplier, use VyaparSethu's Protected Payment. Your funds are held in a Razorpay-regulated nodal account and released only after you confirm receipt and quality. This eliminates advance fraud risk entirely on the first order — the highest-risk transaction in any new supplier relationship.