Buyer Eligibility Certificate Explained: Buying Non-Trade Cement at Project Rates
Some non-trade products are sold only to verified project buyers. Here is how the buyer certificate works, what it costs you and how to get it.
The buyer eligibility certificate is a verified-buyer credential that lets businesses buy products marked as requiring it — mainly non-trade cement — at project rates. You apply once with business, project and identity documents (PAN, registration, end-use declaration, undertaking and signatory proof). An eligibility officer reviews the file, and after pre-approval you accept the terms and place a fully refundable security deposit through the official payment gateway. The QR-verifiable certificate covers every project in its state, and you can surrender it any time for a 100% deposit refund.
Why is a certificate needed?
Non-trade cement is supplied directly to projects — builders, contractors, developers, institutions and industrial buyers — rather than through retail dealers. Because non-trade supply is meant for genuine project use, products marked as requiring it are sold only to verified buyers. The certificate is how we verify you once, instead of re-checking documents on every order.
Learn more about trade and non-trade channels in what decides cement price.
Who needs it?
Only buyers of products marked as requiring a certificate in the catalogue. Many products — including standard trade cement and other building materials — can be bought without one. The product page shows "Eligibility certificate required" where it applies.
What you get
- One certificate, every project — it covers every project you take up in its state, with no new paperwork per site.
- Project rates on non-trade cement, with GST invoices and tracked delivery.
- A named account manager for quotations, scheduling and dispatch.
- QR verification — anyone can confirm the certificate is genuine using the public verification page, which shows no private data.
How to apply: five steps
- Tell us about your business — business, project and site details for the state where you build.
- Upload documents — PAN, business registration, end-use declaration, undertaking and authorised signatory proof (PDF, JPG or PNG).
- Review — an eligibility officer personally reviews your file and helps you complete anything missing. Automated checks only flag issues for the officer; applications are never auto-rejected.
- Accept terms and deposit — after pre-approval, read the full disclosure, accept the terms and place the refundable security deposit through the official payment gateway.
- Certificate issued — download your QR-verifiable certificate and start ordering.
The deposit: what you need to know
- It is a security deposit, not a fee — it is fully refundable.
- The current amount, tax treatment and terms are shown in full before you pay, on the eligibility page.
- It is paid only through the official gateway — never to a personal account. See safe payments.
- Surrender any time and receive 100% of the deposit back.
How to verify a certificate
Scan the QR code on the certificate, or enter its details on the certificate verification page. The page confirms whether the certificate is active, suspended or revoked without exposing the holder's private information.
Key takeaways
- Required only for products marked as needing it, mainly non-trade cement.
- Apply once; it covers every project in its state.
- Officer-reviewed, with a fully refundable deposit paid only via the official gateway.
- QR-verifiable and can be surrendered for a full refund.
Start your application or ask your account manager whether your products need it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the eligibility certificate deposit refundable?
Yes. It is a security deposit, not a fee. You can surrender the certificate at any time and receive 100% of the deposit back, as set out in the terms shown before payment.
Do I need a certificate to buy all cement?
No. It is needed only for products marked as requiring it in the catalogue, mainly non-trade cement. Other products can be bought without it.
What documents are needed for the buyer certificate?
Business and project details, PAN, business registration, an end-use declaration, an undertaking and proof of the authorised signatory.
Does one certificate cover multiple projects?
Yes. One certificate covers every project you take up in the state for which it is issued.
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This guide is general information for planning and buying. Quantities, grades and methods for your structure must follow your approved drawings, your engineer’s specification and the applicable Indian Standards.
