Government e-Marketplace, or the GeM Portal, has transformed the face of procurement in India. Now, every buyer and seller connects digitally to complete transactions. The GeM portal has made procurement more transparent and efficient, but one challenge still frequently arises: GeM delayed payments. Many vendors complain that even after delivering the product and submitting the invoice, the payment doesn’t come on time. This situation can be frustrating, especially when a vendor’s cash flow depends on it. In this blog, I’ll explain why GeM payment issues occur and how they can be resolved step-by-step.