A company that produces finished goods from raw materials, usually in its own factory.
A manufacturer is a business that converts raw materials or components into finished products, typically in its own factory using machinery and labour. Manufacturers sit at the start of the supply chain and often sell directly to buyers, distributors or through B2B marketplaces.
Buying directly from a manufacturer (rather than a middleman) usually means better pricing, direct control over specifications and access to OEM or custom production. It may, however, come with a higher MOQ.
India is home to a large base of manufacturers across textiles, engineering, chemicals, handicrafts and many other sectors.