The opportunity
Bulk e-stamping is a different business from retail e-stamping. The customers are corporates, real estate developers, financial institutions, HR departments, NBFCs, and large law firms. They do not walk in. They do not pay in cash. They expect monthly invoicing, GST-compliant billing, dedicated point-of-contact, and capacity to handle bursts of 100+ stamps when a project closes or a hiring round happens.
Bangalore-specific drivers of this demand: Real estate developers and property management companies issuing rental agreements, sale deeds, lease deeds, and construction agreements at scale. HR departments of mid and large IT companies issuing employment contracts, NDAs, indemnity bonds, and training service agreements — often bulk during quarterly hiring waves. Co-living and PG operators with 200–2,000 unit portfolios, executing rental agreements monthly. NBFCs and fintech lenders executing loan agreements, hypothecation deeds, and personal guarantee bonds. Law firms and CA firms consolidating stamping for multiple corporate clients.
Margin per transaction is lower than retail, but volume is structurally much higher and more predictable. A single corporate customer can deliver more revenue in a month than 50 walk-in retail customers. The relationship is sticky once established, and the customer churn is low.
Sevantay's citizen-facing platform also generates corporate-side demand — companies that engage Sevantay for one service often ask whether we can handle their broader stamping requirements. We currently lack capacity in this category. If you are already operating an SHCIL ACC (Authorised Collection Centre) or are partnered with one, with corporate billing capability and bulk delivery infrastructure, you are exactly the partner we need.
What Sevantay delivers to bulk e-stamp providers
| Lead volume range | 2–5 corporate accounts per active partner with sustained monthly volume per account (volume per account ranges from 50 to 500+ stamps/month) |
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| Customer profile | Real estate developers, property management firms, IT companies, NBFCs, law firms, co-living operators |
| Stamp types | Rental agreements, sale deeds, lease deeds, employment contracts, NDAs, indemnity bonds, loan agreements, affidavits at volume |
| Service model | Monthly invoicing, GST-compliant billing, dedicated account contact, optional API integration for partners who can support it |
| Service area | Karnataka primary; expansion partners in Maharashtra (Mumbai), Telangana (Hyderabad), and Tamil Nadu (Chennai) considered as we expand |
| Onboarding speed | 5–10 working days from application to activation, given the higher diligence required for corporate-grade partners |
| Customer escalation | Sevantay handles top-level account management; you execute and bill |
Commercial model
Current default: tiered commission on each customer's monthly service-fee invoice — 5% on the first 100 stamps per account per month, 4% on stamps 101–300, 3% on stamps above 300. The tier resets each month per account. Stamp duty itself is pass-through to the government and never part of the commission calculation. Settlement on completion of the monthly invoicing cycle (typically by the 10th of each month for the prior month's volume).
What we will not do: charge you any joining fee, charge you for unconverted leads, or charge a per-seat subscription. Sevantay's revenue is tied to volume actually delivered and billed.
Onboarding requirements
Before you apply, please confirm you meet these baseline requirements.
SHCIL authorisation
SHCIL ACC (Authorised Collection Centre) authorisation, or formal partnership with an authorised entity. We will verify authorisation status with SHCIL during onboarding.
Volume track record
Demonstrated capacity for handling 50+ stamps per month, with at least 6 months of consistent volume history. We will ask for redacted volume reports during onboarding.
GST registration
Mandatory. Bulk e-stamp customers require GST-compliant invoicing, no exceptions.
Corporate billing capability
Ability to issue monthly consolidated invoices, accept payment by NEFT/RTGS or corporate cheque, handle 30–45 day payment terms (the corporate norm).
Karnataka stamp duty schedule expertise
Working knowledge of current Karnataka stamp duty rates by instrument type, including the recent revisions. Errors in stamp valuation are expensive for corporate customers and damage the relationship.
Multi-instrument coverage
Capacity to handle a range of instruments — rental agreements, sale deeds, lease deeds, employment contracts, NDAs, indemnity bonds, loan agreements, affidavits. Single-instrument specialists are not a fit for bulk routing.
Delivery infrastructure
Either own delivery capability or established courier partner relationships, with proof-of-delivery process. Many corporate customers expect physical delivery to multiple office addresses in the same week.
API or systems integration capability (preferred, not mandatory)
Partners who can integrate via API or structured CSV/Excel intake handle bulk orders more reliably than partners working purely manually. We will route higher-volume accounts preferentially to integration-capable partners.
Office and team
A working office in Bangalore (or your primary city) with dedicated team members handling corporate accounts. Single-person operations are typically not a fit for this category.
Identity, business, and financial proof
Aadhaar, PAN, GST, business registration, last 12 months bank statement (for financial reliability assessment), SHCIL authorisation letter.
What is expected of the partner
Monthly invoicing discipline
Invoices generated by the 5th of each month for the prior month's volume, with detailed line items per customer, per instrument, per stamp value. Customers will not pay vague invoices.
Dedicated account contact
Each corporate customer gets a named contact at your end. Not a shared inbox, not a rotating WhatsApp number.
Turnaround commitment
Standard SLA: same-day or next-day generation for stamps under ₹1 lakh value; 2 working days for higher-value stamps. Bulk batches (20+ stamps) by mutual commitment.
Pricing transparency
Pricing per instrument type, per stamp value bracket, agreed upfront and locked for at least 90 days. No surprise upcharges to corporate customers.
Audit trail and record-keeping
Every stamp logged with customer, instrument type, stamp value, generation date, delivery receipt. Corporate customers will audit periodically.
Compliance discipline
Karnataka stamp duty rules change; bulk providers are expected to track and apply changes immediately. Stamping with outdated rates creates legal exposure for the customer.
Non-exclusive, account-bound
You can take direct corporate customers. For Sevantay-routed accounts, we expect that the relationship runs through Sevantay's framework — at minimum, monthly volume reporting and invoice copies.
Quarterly business review
With Sevantay's account management, reviewing volume trends, customer feedback, dispute resolution, and any rate changes.
Onboarding process
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Apply
Fill the application form on this page. Provide redacted volume history if available.
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Initial screening call
45-minute conversation within 2 working days, focused on operational capacity, volume history, and customer references.
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Document and SHCIL verification
We verify SHCIL ACC authorisation, GST registration, business registration, and bank statement.
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Reference checks
With your permission, we speak to 2 existing corporate customers as references.
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Pricing and SLA negotiation
We agree on per-instrument pricing tiers, turnaround SLAs, monthly invoicing format, and dispute resolution process.
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Pilot account
First corporate account is a pilot — typically a smaller-volume account where any process gaps surface quickly without major customer impact.
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Activation and scale-up
Once pilot account runs cleanly for 2 months, you are activated for the full bulk routing pool, with progressively larger accounts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be SHCIL-authorised, or can I partner with an authorised entity?▾
Either is acceptable, but we will need to verify the authorisation chain. If you partner with an authorised entity, we will need their authorisation letter and a confirmation of your operational relationship. Direct authorisation is preferred for cleaner accountability.
What if a customer disputes a stamp duty calculation?▾
Stamp duty disputes are handled jointly. Sevantay's account management coordinates with the customer; you provide the technical calculation backup (instrument type, applicable rate, stamp value rationale). If an error was on your side, you are expected to make it right (typically by issuing a correction stamp). If the dispute is on the customer's misunderstanding, we coordinate education.
Do I have to handle non-Karnataka stamping?▾
Initially, no. We are currently Karnataka-focused. As we expand to Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai, we will onboard region-specific bulk providers. If you operate across states, mention it during onboarding.
Can I refuse certain instrument types?▾
Yes. Some bulk providers prefer not to handle certain instruments (e.g., complex commercial deeds, or very high-value sale deeds). Mention any exclusions during onboarding so we route accordingly.
What payment terms are corporate customers expected to honour?▾
Standard corporate terms are net-30 from invoice date. Some larger customers push for net-45 or net-60. We negotiate the floor (typically net-30) during account onboarding. Sevantay does not finance the gap; you collect from the customer directly per the agreed terms.
What happens if a corporate customer pays late?▾
Late payment is a normal part of corporate business and is handled directly between you and the customer. Sevantay will support recovery efforts (escalation calls, account-level discussion) for repeat-late customers, and may pause new volume to chronically-late customers.
Can I do white-label for Sevantay's brand on stamps and invoices?▾
Stamps are issued in your authorised entity's name (regulatory requirement). Invoices are issued by you to the customer directly. Sevantay's brand appears on the customer's account onboarding paperwork and dispute escalation channels, but not on the financial documents.
Do I need to support API integration from day one?▾
Not from day one. Manual or CSV-based intake is acceptable for activation. API integration is expected within 6–9 months for partners handling 200+ stamps per month, because manual processing at that volume is error-prone. We can support integration design during onboarding.
What is the typical revenue range from a single bulk account?▾
Highly variable depending on customer size and instrument mix. A mid-sized property management firm might generate ₹15,000–₹50,000 per month in service fees (excluding stamp duty pass-through). A major real estate developer or large IT company can generate ₹1–5 lakh per month. Volume is the primary variable.
Apply as a Bulk E-Stamp Providers partner
Fill the form. We typically respond within 2 working days. No upfront fees, no subscription, no charge for unconverted leads.