How to Choose a Manpower Supplier in Bangalore: 10 Questions

Choosing a manpower supplier is a risk decision. The wrong choice shows up as absenteeism, compliance trouble and unhappy workers. Ask these ten questions before you sign.

1. Are you a registered entity with GST and PAN?

Verify the company's registration, GST number and PAN. Reputable firms share these openly.

2. Do you hold the required licences?

For contract labour, ask for the licence or registration relevant to your work, and check validity and scope.

3. Can you show monthly PF and ESI challans?

Proof of timely payment is the clearest signal of a compliant supplier. Ask for samples from existing clients, with sensitive details masked.

4. How do you screen and verify workers?

Ask about identity, address and trade verification, and how skill is tested.

5. What are your replacement terms?

Understand the timeline and process for replacing absentees or unsuitable workers.

6. How do you handle attendance and payroll?

Daily attendance reporting, payroll cut-off dates and bank transfer of wages should be standard.

7. What does the invoice include?

Ask for a transparent breakdown of wages, statutory contributions, bonus provisions and the service fee.

8. How will you handle an inspection?

A good supplier maintains registers, can produce records quickly and supports you during inspections.

9. Who is my point of contact?

Look for a named coordinator and a defined escalation path.

10. Can I speak to current clients?

References from clients in a similar industry or location are worth more than any brochure.

Red flags

• Rates far below market without a cost breakdown.
• Reluctance to share compliance proof.
• Cash wage payments.
• No written agreement or unclear terms.

Next step

Shortlist two or three suppliers, request the same information from each and compare on compliance and responsiveness before price. We are happy to answer all ten questions for your project.