Can home resellers and new boutique owners buy from Surat, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai wholesale markets?

You do not need a giant showroom to buy from Surat, Ahmedabad, or Mumbai wholesale markets. However, you must respect wholesale rules:

• Never ask for 1 single piece for personal use in a B2B market—always ask for the "set rate" or "catalogue rate."
• Carry a visiting card or GST number (if registered) to introduce yourself as a trade buyer.
• Start by buying 2 or 3 small catalogues (4–6 pieces each) or size sets to test fabric quality before placing parcel-sized orders.