Frequently asked questions
Short answers about selling, buying, memberships and safety. Cannot find your answer? Contact us.
Getting started
What is Bikwao?
Bikwao is a B2B marketplace for wholesale new stock and surplus stock: stock lots, overstock, dead stock, factory seconds and cancelled export orders. Businesses list stock, buyers contact them directly, and Bikwao takes no commission on any deal.
How do I create an account?
Click Sign in and continue with Google, or enter your email to get a 6-digit code. New users then fill one short form with their name, business name, mobile number and city.
Do I need a GST number to list stock?
No. You can list stock and post requirements without a GST number. Adding GST, PAN or Udyam details later gets you the Verified badge, which helps buyers trust your business.
Selling stock
Is it free to list my stock on Bikwao?
Yes. Creating an account and listing up to 5 lots is free. Free listings go live within 24 hours after our checks. Members get more listings, go live straight away and show their phone number to buyers.
When does my listing go live?
Automatic checks run as soon as you submit: for example banned products, missing photos or quantity, and duplicate listings. If the checks pass, a free listing goes live within 24 hours and a member's listing goes live straight away. If something needs fixing, we tell you exactly what.
What are the limits on a free account?
A free account can have 5 listings live at a time, with up to 3 photos each. Free listings stay live for 60 days and can be renewed in one click. Buyers contact free sellers through the enquiry form. Members get more listings and photos, go live straight away, and show their phone and WhatsApp to buyers.
What kind of stock can be sold on Bikwao?
New stock and surplus stock across the full B2B range: excess stock, overstock, dead stock, factory seconds, cancelled export orders and liquidation lots of industrial and consumer goods. Food and drink are accepted only as sealed, packaged stock with an FSSAI number, batch number and expiry date. Loose or fresh food, medicines, alcohol, tobacco, live plants and bullion are not accepted.
How do I reply to buy requirements?
Open a requirement on the Buy requirements page and send your price with a short message. Free accounts can send 3 replies a month; members can send more.
Buying stock
How do I contact a seller?
Open any listing and use the Send enquiry button, or Call and WhatsApp where the seller shows their number. You deal with the seller directly, with no middleman.
How does posting a buy requirement work?
Tell us what you need, how much and where. Your requirement is shown to sellers on Bikwao, and sellers who have matching stock contact you.
Can I inspect the stock before buying?
Yes, and we recommend it for large lots. Many sellers mark their listing as open for inspection. Ask the seller for recent photos or a sample first.
Payments and memberships
Does Bikwao take a commission on deals?
No. Buyers and sellers agree on the price and pay each other directly. Bikwao charges no commission on any deal.
When does a paid membership start?
A membership paid online by card, UPI or net banking starts as soon as the payment is confirmed. A bank transfer starts when our team confirms the payment. You get a GST invoice by email.
How do I know when my membership ends?
Your dashboard shows how many days are left. We also send reminder emails 30, 15, 7, 3 and 1 days before it ends, so you can renew in time. If it ends, extra listings are paused, not deleted, and come back when you renew.
Who issues the GST invoice?
Bikwao is an online B2B portal operated by Mantra Tech Fusion, so every invoice is issued by Mantra Tech Fusion (GSTIN 06BLSPS8961E1ZD, Haryana). If you enter your GSTIN, GST is charged by the state in your GSTIN: CGST 9% + SGST 9% in Haryana, IGST 18% elsewhere. Without a GSTIN, the state you choose is used.
Can a business outside India become a member?
Yes. Online sign-up and payment are set up for Indian businesses, so international buyers and sellers should email info.bikwao@gmail.com with their company name, country and what they want to buy or sell. Our team will set up the account and agree billing directly.
Trust and safety
What does the Verified badge mean?
Our team has checked the business's GST, PAN or Udyam details. It does not guarantee the goods, so always check the stock before you pay.
Is Bikwao part of my deal?
No. Bikwao connects buyers and sellers. The buyer and seller agree the terms and pay each other directly. Read our safe trading guide before you pay for a large lot.
How do I report a problem?
Use the contact page or email info.bikwao@gmail.com. For complaints under the consumer protection rules, see the grievance redressal page.