Online Manufacturing

What Online Manufacturing does

Online Manufacturing, operated by Conbuss Online Manufacturing Pvt Ltd (CIN U74999MH2018PTC305098) and headquartered in the TTC Industrial Area of Navi Mumbai, India, runs a B2B web and Android-app marketplace that connects buyers needing manufacturing services with a network of 4000+ manufacturing partners across 90+ industries and 700+ processes (machining, fabrication, casting, 3D printing, plastics, surface treatment, etc.). The platform covers 210+ Indian cities and supports the full product lifecycle from concept design and prototyping through to mass production and delivery, including a Lean Manufacturing Consultancy module that claims 20-50% lead-time and 30-60% inventory reductions. Supporting modules include a Vendor Verification Process (VVP) with 40+ parameters for screening partners, an Industrial Vacancy Portal for hiring, and an Industrial Labour Work Services offering.

The business model is a multi-stream marketplace monetization: Rs. 50 per job application or contact-access unlock, Rs. 100 minimum wallet recharges, marketplace commissions on matched transactions, and a 30% referral commission paid to Regional Sales Representatives on client verifications and recharges. GTM is hybrid self-serve (web + Google Play app) plus a commissioned field-sales network targeting Indian SMB manufacturers. Named customer logos include Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Epiroc, Godrej, L&T, Michael Kors, and IN TIME EXPORTS, alongside 500+ reported clients and 1Mn+ claimed parts manufactured. The company was founded February 15, 2018 by Rajendra Gangan, has 11-50 employees, and has not disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

Online Manufacturing

Legal name

Conbuss Online Manufacturing Pvt Ltd

Website

https://onlinemanufacturing.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Online Manufacturing operates a B2B marketplace platform connecting Indian buyers with 4,000+ manufacturing partners across 90+ industries. It offers RFQ matching, vendor verification, lean manufacturing consulting, an Industrial Vacancy Portal, and an Android app, monetizing via transaction fees and commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Manufacturing Marketplace

NAICS

Manufacturing (31-33)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)

Keywords

• B2B manufacturing marketplace
• Manufacturing outsourcing services
• Contract manufacturing platform
• Vendor verification services
• Lean manufacturing consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fees: Platform charges buyers Rs. 50 per job application and access to contact details. Buyers can recharge wallet with amounts starting at Rs. 100.
2. Regional Sales Representative Commission: Regional Sales Representatives earn 30% commission upon verification and every recharge done by their clients.
3. Manufacturing Services Commission: Platform facilitates manufacturing services and earns commission on transactions between buyers and manufacturing partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Online Manufacturing operates a B2B digital marketplace platform that connects buyers with manufacturing partners across 90+ industries and 700+ processes, including CNC machining, fabrication, casting, 3D printing, and welding. The platform facilitates RFQ creation, quote comparison, vendor verification, and on-demand sourcing of manufacturing services spanning product design, prototyping, and mass production.

Product overview

Online Manufacturing operates as a B2B manufacturing marketplace platform (core product) owned by Conbuss Online Manufacturing Pvt Ltd., offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing outsourcing services. The platform connects buyers with manufacturing partners through a digital marketplace featuring 521+ manufacturing leads across categories including CNC machining, welding, casting, 3D printing, and fabrication. Supporting the core marketplace, the company provides Lean Manufacturing Consultancy (for operational improvement), an Industrial Vacancy Portal (for hiring), a Vendor Verification Service (VVP) ensuring quality assurance of manufacturing partners, and an Android mobile app. The platform also offers Industrial Labour Work Services for manufacturing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Manufacturing Platform A B2B manufacturing marketplace platform connecting buyers with manufacturing partners for product design, prototyping, and outsourced manufacturing services across machining, fabrication, casting, 3D printing, and other industrial services.
• Lean Manufacturing Consultancy Consulting service providing lean manufacturing assessment, value stream mapping, implementation, performance management, and training to help factories reduce waste and improve efficiency, with claimed results of 20-50% lead time reduction and 30-60% inventory reduction.
• Industrial Vacancy Portal A job portal connecting manufacturing companies with candidates for industrial positions across the manufacturing sector.
• Vendor Verification Process (VVP) A robust verification service screening and monitoring manufacturing vendors through real-time video conferencing, document verification, and assessment of 40+ parameters including machines/tools, facility size, machinery licenses, business activity, employees, financial status, and customer feedback.
• Industrial Labour Work Services Provides skilled industrial labor for manufacturing operations across various processes including CNC, machining, fabrication, and other manufacturing activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-50% Lead Time Reduction through Lean Manufacturing consulting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered advisory.

• Raj Kishore SrivastavaadvisoryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Mentor and Founder of Tanstate Global, providing strategic guidance and mentorship to Online Manufacturing.
• Shantanu VinekaradvisoryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Business Advisor and Mentor. Marine Engineer from Mumbai with advanced diploma from Singapore, CEO of Vanguarde Pte Ltd Singapore and Vanguarde Nantong China.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Global manufacturing-as-a-platform offering CNC, 3D printing, injection moulding, and sheet metal fabrication with automated quoting and partner network. Comparable to Online Manufacturing's RFQ-to-quote workflow but with international supplier base.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform focused on custom mechanical parts via a vetted global CNC, injection moulding, and 3D printing partner network. Comparable in target buyer (engineering teams needing outsourced prototyping and production) and lean execution emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• IndiaMART InterMESH: India's largest B2B marketplace across dozens of industries including manufacturing. Directly comparable GTM (RFQ-based listings, paid membership), but vastly larger scale, listed entity, and broader category coverage than Online Manufacturing's manufacturing-only focus.
• ThomasNet: North America's leading B2B sourcing platform for industrial suppliers and contract manufacturers. Relevant peer for the supplier-discovery and RFQ mechanics Online Manufacturing replicates in India.
• Xometry: Global on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers with CNC, sheet metal, injection moulding, and 3D printing suppliers. Listed US peer providing relevant benchmarks for marketplace economics, supplier verification, and enterprise contract manufacturing.
• Alibaba.com: Global B2B cross-border sourcing platform with massive manufacturing supplier base across CNC, casting, fabrication and moulding. Indirectly comparable as the global benchmark for marketplace-led manufacturing outsourcing, though operates at vastly different scale and scope.

Regional players

• JustDial: Indian local search and B2B services platform that surfaces manufacturers, suppliers, and industrial service providers. Comparable in discovery and lead-generation model for Indian SMBs sourcing manufacturing partners.
• Pepagora: Indian B2B marketplace focused on SMEs and manufacturers with verified supplier listings. Competes in similar buyer-supplier matchmaking segment but with broader category breadth beyond manufacturing.

Direct peers

• TradeIndia: Long-standing Indian B2B marketplace serving manufacturers, suppliers, and exporters. Same buyer-seller RFQ model with paid listings and trust-seal verification, making it the closest Indian peer to Online Manufacturing's marketplace motion.
• ExportersIndia: B2B portal for Indian manufacturers and exporters across machining, fabrication, casting, and similar industrial categories. Competes head-to-head for SME manufacturing vendors and global sourcing buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJNsTWI1Jeg09AaT3iXSssg
• Xx.com/OnlineMfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/online-manufacturing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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