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What is NPCI’s game plan for the BHIM app?

Last week, the National Payments Council of India (NPCI) announced it was hiving off Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), a payment app based on UPI, into a separate subsidiary.

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ONDC adds 300 sellers, 400 women entrepreneurs to its network

If the majority of participating artisans, women entrepreneurs, and social enterprises are getting into the digital e-commerce ecosystem for the first time ever, it simply points out the gaps in the existing infrastructure and its opportunities that are accessible to only a few,' said T. Koshy, MD & CEO of ONDC

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ONDC | Open Network for Digital Commerce (Page 1)

In January 2024, ONDC joined forces with Google, Antler, Protean and Paytm to launch “Build for Bharat”, a nationwide hackathon that aimed to democratise the digital commerce ecosystem in India. This…

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Build for Bharat

In January 2024, ONDC joined forces with Google, Antler, Protean and Paytm to launch “Build for Bharat”, a nationwide hackathon that aimed to democratise the digital commerce ecosystem in India. This initiative helped ONDC in leveraging community contribution to find innovative and scalable solutions to tackle the most critical challenges

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Flipkart users may soon get food deliveries via ONDC

The government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is in advanced discussions with Flipkart as the e-commerce major may soon foray into food and beverages (F&B) category on the platform.

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EaseMyTrip joins ONDC network

EaseMyTrip.com announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

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Magazines can offer subscriptions on ONDC

Indian magazines can sell subscriptions on the government’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) by setting up their own seller app or using existing seller apps of the network, a top ONDC executive said

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Government push to help ONDC get shopfront on ecommerce sites

The Centre has asked Amazon and Flipkart to set up Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) storefronts on their home pages to help the government-backed network scale up operations and assist with deliveries, said executives aware of the development

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Is ONDC The Next UPI?

The payment landscape in India has transformed remarkably over the past decade with the development of the country’s Digital Payment Infrastructure (DPI)

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Is ONDC’s gamble paying off?

When Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was conceptualised around three years ago and launched in January last year

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USOF, Prasar Bharati, ONDC forge alliance to boost digital empowerment in rural India

The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has inked a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prasar Bharati, the national public service broadcaster, and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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Ecloset joins ONDC Network

Mumbai: Ecloset, the premier destination for personalized styling services, is proud to announce its integration with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in Ecloset's mission to democratize fashion styling and empower individuals across India.

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ONDC: Greater Market Access for Assam Tea

The Indian tea industry which dates to the 18th century rightly boasts of a proud history of diverse flavours and significant contribution to the world tea market. Assam, the largest producer of tea in India, is celebrating a key milestone of reaching 200 years. Assam not only accounts for about 52% of the country's total tea production but also provides employment to more than a million people in the state.

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ONDC Drives Women's Empowerment in Indian Digital Commerce

In a significant stride towards women's empowerment and entrepreneurship in India, the government-run Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has emerged as a catalyst for fostering growth and inclusivity in various sectors

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First firm from city joins ONDC platform

Mysuru: Mysuru Super Digital Services, a hyper-local app will be the first company from the city to launch its services on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC, a network of the central govt

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ONDC apps flag Pai Platforms’ Bitsila acquisition

The acquisition of ecommerce platform Bitsila by Pai Platforms, which was earlier Paytm E-commerce, has raised some concerns among the seller network participants of the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

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Data Consolidation on ONDC

Every digital interaction is about creating data and leveraging it uniquely. ONDC is no different

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Bus ticketing platform, redBus, joins ONDC

Bus ticketing platform, redBus, on Saturday said it has joined Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and now offers multi-modal transport booking services on its platform in various cities

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Budget 2024: डिजिटल इंडस्ट्री के लिए आएगा ऐलान? ONDC की वित्त मंत्री से है ये डिमांड

Publication - Zee Business Edition - Online Budget 2024 Expectations: देश के बजट 2024 की तैयारियां जोरों पर है. इस बार का बजट भी वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ही पेश करेंगी. हमारी खा

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Govt conducting feasibility study on integrating e-NAM with ONDC

Publication - BusinessLine Edition - Online The Indian government is doing a feasibility study to integrate all its related platforms with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to ensure that larger benefits go to buyers and sellers and a robust e-commerce ecosystem is built to withstand any disruption in the

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ONDC to have 6,000 farmers’ collectives on board by March-end

Publication - Financialexpress Edition - Online Thousands of farmers’ collectives across the states are now able to sell a host of unique agricultural products including rice, pulses, honey, millets, mushrooms, spices and value added products on the government’s e-commerce platform – Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Since the farmers

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दिल्ली में इस कंपनी ने शुरू की ऑटो सर्विस, ‘जीरो कमीशन’ पर करेगी काम; OLA, Rapido, Uber को मिलेगी कड़ी टक्कर

नई दिल्ली. दिल्ली में ओला, रैपिडो और उबर ऑटो सर्विस एग्रिगेटर्स को अब तगड़ी टक्कर मिलने वाली है. बेंगलुरु बेस्ड एक और ऑटो सर्विस ने दिल्ली में अपनी ऑटो सर्विस की शुरुआत कर दी है.

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Redefining Digital Commerce through Open Network Framework

The world has already ushered in a new paradigm of interoperable open network concepts with introduction of open protocols such as HTTP and SMTP, however, the e-commerce ecosystem still operates in closed, non-interoperable platforms, resulting in significant concentration of data and services.

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Unlocking Potential: ONDC's Impact on D2C Brands

In the swiftly transforming digital commerce landscape, the growth of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands has been nothing short of meteoric, reshaping the dynamics of the Retail Industry.

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Introducing Confidex by ONDC

Trust is a major component that allows for a transaction between a Customer and a Seller. Trust is necessary at various stages of the transaction - be it for the product, or the money flow or in handling any form of issue / grievance. The paramount objective for the Network's success

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Manipur's Addble Solutions joins ONDC network

Guwahati, Jan 3 (PTI) Imphal-based Digital commerce platform Addble Solutions Pvt Ltd on Wednesday announced that it has gone live on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) as a seller network participant.

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8 Ecommerce Predictions For 2024

India’s $100 Bn+ ecommerce market has seen a slew of changes in 2023, ranging from the entry of new players, the expansion of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

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XpressBees joins ONDC networks, expands services to 20,000 pin codes

Xpressbees, a leading logistics firm, said that it has joined ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce), enabling Pan India delivery services to over 20,000 pin codes. The firm said this strategic move underlines XpressBees' commitment to providing efficient and reliable logistics solutions to businesses and consumers nationwide.

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ONDC order volume shoots to 1.2 million during festival sale

The government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) saw an uptick in order volumes during the festival week as it recorded 1.2 million transactions in the week leading up to Diwali across 600 cities, said Shireesh Joshi, Chief Business Officer.

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ONDC Lights Up Diwali for SMEs: A Digital Commerce Triumph

The arrival of the Diwali season, with its much-awaited festive celebrations, presents a golden opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to harness the potential of the ONDC Network and drive their sales to new highs.

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ONDC launches the ‘ONDC Guide App’ for sellers, buyers and more

ONDC, an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has launched the ONDC Official Guide App to help and support the user community like sellers, buyers, logistics providers and more.

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Decoding ONDC's brand outreach strategy

After announcing its partnership with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in June, tech giant Google revealed new collaborations with the network during the recent 'Google for India' event.

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The power of ONDC

First up, ONDC is not a platform like Amazon but a network of enterprises coming together to enable digital commerce.

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Exclusive | ONDC to enable skill-based services on network

In a bid to diversify its offerings, the central government’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is looking to foray into skill-based services such as appliances repair, teaching assistance, among others, Chief Business Officer Shireesh Joshi told Moneycontrol in an exclusive interview.

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Anurag Jain, Anil Agarwal join ONDC's advisory council

Road, Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain and former additional secretary in the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) Anil Agarwal have become new members in the advisory council of ONDC, an official said

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NOBROKERHOOD ONBOARDS THE ONDC NETWORK

NoBrokerHood app by NoBroker, has joined the Government of India's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to revolutionize the daily shopping experience for society residents.

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ONDC enables Network Gift Card for corporate gifting

Government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has enabled a network-level gift card - “ONDC Network Gift Card” - that companies can use for corporate gifting and employee engagement ahead of the upcoming festive season.

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Google Partners with ONDC for 'Build for Bharat' Hackathon

The ONDC is proud to announce that Google Cloud is partnering with ONDC for the 'Build for Bharat' nationwide hackathon. This exciting partnership aims to tackle challenges in the digital commerce landscape and foster innovation to deliver practical solutions. What is 'Build for Bharat'? The 'Build for Bharat' hackathon provides

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ई-कॉमर्स प्लेटफॉर्म ओएनडीसी पर खरीदारी पर मिल रही 80% तक छूट, Raksha Bandhan के मौके पर उठाएं लाभ

सरकारी ई-कॉमर्स प्लेटफॉर्म ओपन नेटवर्क फॉर डिजिटल कॉमर्स (ओएनडीसी) पर खरीदारी करने वाले ग्राहकों को रक्षाबंधन के मौके पर 80% तक की छूट का लाभ दिया जा रहा है.

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Nearly 150,000 merchants are on ONDC today: CEO

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) now has nearly 150,000 merchants on its platform, the head of the government-backed non-profit e-commerce protocol said, underlining its widespread adoption across the country.

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Food brands eye better online sales with ONDC

Mumbai Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform has been a much-awaited tool for the retailers to directly showcase and sell their products online using the channels directly and reducing the cost per transaction.

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ONDC is making e-commerce space democratised for all players

Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC), set up as a non-profit company (like the National Payments Corporation of India), is a network that lets sellers voluntarily display their products and services across all participating apps and platforms

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ONDC IS A REVOLUTION LIVE IN ACTION

Today, Gupta Kirana shop’s dream of tapping more customers (beyond his area) for his small Kirana shop in one of Bengaluru’s low-density places is a dream come true.

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SPAR Hypermarket joins ONDC network

SPAR Hypermarket, a part of multinational conglomerate Landmark Group, on Tuesday has joined Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), the company said in a media release

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Marico integrates Saffola store with ONDC

FMCG major Marico Limited has integrated its Saffola store with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), opening new avenues for growth, collaboration, and enhanced digital experiences in the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape

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India Launches ONDC Initiative To Empower Small And Medium Businesses

The true marker of a nation on the right trajectory used to be only a combination of trade statistics, agricultural output, job creation, etc., While these criteria points are still relevant today, the emergence of the digital revolution has taken a higher priority than all of the above globally.

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India Launches ONDC Initiative To Empower Small And Medium Businesses

The true marker of a nation on the right trajectory used to be only a combination of trade statistics, agricultural output, job creation, etc., While these criteria points are still relevant today, the emergence of the digital revolution has taken a higher priority than all of the above globally.

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India ready for a move from banking to neobanking,riding on UPI & ONDC: ASSOCHAM

A pre-approved BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later)instrument, travel insurance at a boarding pass printing kiosk, auto-routing of cashbacks for micro-investment and seamless credit to pay for hospital expenses are amongst a host of embedded financial services that may be rolled out by neo banking business models, riding on a robust infrastructure like UPI and open networks, an ASSOCHAM-PwC study has pointed out.

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Making waves. ONDC: Disrupting e-commerce through participative growth

“In the physical market, everybody gets an opportunity to compete based on the strength of their products, and their marketing strategies unlike in e-commerce where the intermediary platforms has the stranglehold,” declares T Koshy, CEO of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an entity that has been capturing everyone’s imagination.

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JKTPO organized onboarding drive on ONDC Network to revolutionise the E commerce in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) under the aegis of Industries and commerce department organized and supervision of Khalid Jahangir, Managing Director, JKTPO an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on-boarding drive at Udyog Bhawan, Jammu with ONDC Seller Partner MyStore to assist on-boarding of sellers, artisans, retailers, small merchants, and traders on their platform through which they can sell their product on ONDC Network.

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Modi at 9: How RuPay, UPI and ONDC democratised e-commerce

The Modi government’s emphasis on Digital India has spawned multiple digital public goods under its umbrella with UPI and RuPay paving the way for the democratisation of payment systems, and ONDC making it easier for homegrown companies to become digital-first in a plug-and-play system.

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SaaS firm Kiko taps into ONDC to empower local businesses

Even as the likes of Flipkart and Amazon have continued to ride on the digitization boom, it’s now turn for your local neighborhood retailers to go online. Not that they are not leveraging technology already, say accepting UPI for payments or getting orders via WhatsApp.

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Indian Government Integrates MSME Global Mart into ONDC

The Indian government is taking significant steps to bolster the MSME (micro, small, and medium enterprises) sector. Union Minister Narayan Rane recently announced the integration of MSME Global Mart, a B2B platform, into the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) through a tweet.

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ONDC to generate jobs in logistics & supply chain

Government-backed platform Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which has been creating buzz in the e-commerce space, has the potential to generate a significant number of job opportunities across various sectors.

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Open Network for Digital Commerce 2021: Pioneering a New Era of Seamless Transactions

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) arose as a game-changing effort in 2021 in a world where e-commerce has become the standard. With its cutting-edge capabilities and game-changing potential, ONDC wants to completely redefine the world of digital commerce by enhancing the efficiency, security, and transparency of all business dealings.

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Control is back in your hands: NRAI advises restaurants on ONDC

Control is back in your hands,' restaurant industry association National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) advised members late on Thursday, at a town hall to introduce its restaurant partners to the government backed ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform.

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Domino’s India Set To Join The ONDC Party

Pizza chain Domino’s India is set to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) after the government’s digital commerce network has rapidly scaled to nearly 25,000 orders a day.

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ONDC augmenting the e-commerce and logistics ecosystem

Starting with digitally linking Aadhaar, then linking it with banks, building UPI and now creating an open network for digital commerce, the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) is an exemplary achievement and is the first of its kind in the world.

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URBAN PIPER TO ENABLE MERCHANTS TO GO LIVE ON ONDC

UrbanPiper, SaaS platform for restaurants and food businesses, announced that it is now enabling merchants to go live on ONDC, India's open network for digital commerce established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade of the Government of India.

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What is ONDC, and why is everyone talking about it?

After the revolution brought in the realm of digital payments by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is set to break new ground in the country’s digital commerce ecosystem.

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Open Network for Digital Commerce: Incentive Program Addendum 2 & 3 (April)

ONDC has released second and third addendum to the revised incentive program. Addendum 2 (attached below) states the extension of the revised incentive program released on 30th January 2023 and the subsequent addendum released on 28th February 2023 till 31st May 2023. 🎤Attachment (Addendum 2) Addendum 3 introduces terms and

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Commerce minister Piyush Goyal invites big, small retailers to join ONDC

Publication - The Economic Times Edition - Online Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday invited all big and small retailers to join the government-promoted Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), to help create huge opportunities. ONDC aims to promote an open platform for ecommerce retailers that would help

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Walmarts to Flipkarts, all have role in making ONDC a success: Piyush Goyal

Publication - Business Standard Edition - Online Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday invited big and small e-commerce companies to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which aims to reimagine digital commerce. “The Walmarts and Flipkarts of the world, the Tatas and Reliances of the world

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ONDC Onboards Grocery Retailer BigBasket

Publication - BW Disrupt Edition - Online In a tweet on Tuesday, the Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC) protocol announced the addition of Tata-backed grocery retailer Bigbasket to its platform. This comes shortly after Walmart-backed PhonePe released Pincode, its own hyperlocal seller app on ONDC. Aside from PhonePe, Paytm,

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How small retailers across India stand to make large gains on ONDC platform

Publication - The Times of India Edition - Online India’s retail landscape is set for a seismic shift with the government’s launch of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform. The ambitious project aims to empower small retailers and mom-and-pop stores by integrating them into the country’

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Mobility has kickstarted ONDC; can Pincode now drive it to new addresses?

Publication - Business Standard Edition - Online The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is finally seeing user traction with mobility services in the lead. And officials believe that with PhonePe launching its app, Pincode, on ONDC, the network will gain currency in the ecommerce segment as well. ONDC has

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PhonePe’s local commerce app ‘Pincode’ goes live on the ONDC network

Publication - The Times of India Edition - Online PhonePe has announced the launch of a new Shopping app called “Pincode”, built on top of the ONDC platform. According to the company, the app will focus on hyperlocal commerce and is now available for download on Google Play Store and

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Open Network For Digital Commerce Revised Incentive Program

ONDC has released an addendum to the revised incentive program. The terms and conditions indicated in the addendum are in addition or in some cases, replacement to the terms and conditions mentioned in the document released on 30th January, 2023 (as attached in this post). The terms and conditions of

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ONDC is now Beta testing in Meerut!

Buyer applications through which consumers can place orders from local stores are live. The objective of the Beta Test is to allow consumers to experience the network for the first time and gather feedback, which will help further refine the network before a pan-India roll-out. Consumers can now shop from

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Buyer apps through which consumers in Bengaluru can place orders

As a part of the Beta Test, consumers in Bengaluru can now place orders in two categories – groceries and restaurants through buyer apps participating on the ONDC network. The objective of the Beta Test is to allow consumers to experience the network for the first time and gather feedback, which

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Media Coverage - ONDC Beta Launch in Bengaluru

ONDC starts beta testing with consumers in 16 pin codes of BengaluruThe objective of the beta test is to allow consumers to experience the network for the first time and gather feedback which will help further refine the network before a pan-India roll-out.Economic TimesSuraksha PBengaluru consumers to experience, shape

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Consumers in Bengaluru to experience and shape ONDC’s new e-commerce revolution

ONDC network to start Beta Testing with consumers from 30th September in 16 pin codes. 30th September, 2022: In a significant milestone, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, will progressively open

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How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce

The department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) in the ministry of commerce and industry is building an open network for digital commerce (ONDC), designed to curb digital monopolies and standardize the on-boarding of retailers on e-commerce sites.

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Understanding ONDC

ONDC is a network-centric model where, so long as platforms/applications are connected to this open network, buyers and sellers can transact irrespective of the platforms/applications they use. Its like the “UPI of e-commerce”.