A wrong supplier costs you money and time. A few checks before you pay protect both. Here is the checklist.
Confirm the GST number is valid and active, and that the registered name matches who you are dealing with. A fake or cancelled GSTIN is an immediate red flag.
Request two or three current buyers and actually call them. Ask about quality consistency, delivery timing, and how the supplier handles problems.
Pay for a sample, then a small first order. This reveals real quality and reliability far better than any claim.
Avoid full advance to a new supplier. Use part-advance and balance on dispatch, or an escrow-style arrangement until trust is built.
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