Saree Catalogue Wholesale Explained: Sets, Minimum Order, Rates and GST

If you are new to saree wholesale, the word catalogue comes up in every conversation. This short guide explains what it means, how pricing works, and how to calculate what you will actually pay. It is written by Malaa Sarees, a saree manufacturer and wholesaler in Surat.

What is a saree catalogue?

In wholesale, a saree catalogue (or set) is a group of sarees sold together. It usually has 6 to 8 sarees. Some catalogues are 6 different designs; many are one design in 6 colours. Each catalogue has a name or number, photos of every piece, and a rate per saree.

At Malaa, a catalogue is usually 6 sarees, often one design in several colours.

Why wholesalers sell full catalogues

• Manufacturing is done in sets, so breaking a set leaves single pieces that are hard to sell.
• The wholesale rate is possible because the buyer takes the full set.
• For a shop, a full set gives customers a choice of colours in the same design.

That is why the minimum order (MOQ) is usually one complete catalogue, and single sarees are not sold at wholesale rates.

How to calculate the cost

Example: a catalogue of 6 sarees at ₹650 per saree.

• Goods value: 6 × ₹650 = ₹3,900
• GST: added as per the applicable rate on the invoice (confirm with the seller and your CA)
• Shipping: depends on parcel weight and destination

Always ask for the final landed cost (goods + GST + shipping) before paying. Then compare it with the price your customers will pay to check your margin.

Choosing catalogues for your shop

1. Start from your customers' price range, not from the catalogue.
2. Mix occasions: daily wear moves fastest, wedding and festive sell in season.
3. Avoid buying the same design your neighbouring shop already has.
4. Restock smaller and more often to keep designs fresh.

For resellers

If you sell from home, on WhatsApp or on Instagram, ask the seller for clear photos and a short video of each catalogue to share with your customers. Malaa provides both for every catalogue.

Buying catalogues from Malaa

Malaa's catalogues are roughly ₹200 to ₹2,000 per saree depending on fabric and work. Minimum order is one catalogue. Payment is 100% advance by UPI or bank transfer, and dispatch is 3 to 7 days after payment, anywhere in India. Browse all catalogues or new arrivals, or read how to buy sarees wholesale from Surat.

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