Started exports to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat concept and to add value to forex reserves.
To provide for choices of customers, introduction of new items made a regular feature.
Started working in supplies of tools, equipment, water tender, fire tender etc.
Started working on Solar energy projects.
Started working in supplies related to smart-classes.
Started supplies of food kits.
Started working to undertake marketing of plots/Houses.
Started working on collaborations, consortiums to diversify and expand services of KB.
Started working on NCLT Projects.
Reverse Auction System introduced in procurement of items for re-sale in KB brand.
There was no empanelment of suppliers in tender – related purchases for decades. System changed. Empanelment made a routine process.
Prior to 2018, there was hardly any participation of Kendriya Bhandar in bulk supplies to Govt.; Central Tender Cell established; Participation in tenders made compulsory. Now bulk supplies to Govt./NGOs etc. form major component of sales.