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What is ONDC ?

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a network based on open protocol and will enable local commerce across segments, such as mobility, grocery, food order and delivery, hotel booking and travel, among others, to be discovered and engaged by any network-enabled application.
 
The platform aims to create new opportunities, curb digital monopolies and by supporting micro, small and medium enterprises and small traders and help them get on online platforms. It is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
 
Features of ONDC
 
ONDC, a UPI of e-commerce, seeks to democratise digital or electronic commerce, moving it from a platform-centric model to an open-network. Through ONDC, merchants will be able to save their data to build credit history and reach consumers.
 
The proposed government-backed platform aims to create a level playing field for e-commerce behemoths such as Amazon, Flipkart, and offline traders who have been crying foul at the unfair trade practices of these e-tailers. The platform will also be compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and designed for compliance with the emerging Personal Data Protection Bill.
 
In this system, ONDC plans to enable sellers and buyers to be digitally visible and transact through an open network, regardless of what platform or application they use. It will also empower merchants and consumers by breaking silos to form a single network to drive innovation and scale, transforming all businesses from retail goods, food to mobility.
 
The new framework aims at promoting open networks developed on open-sourced methodology, using open specifications and open network protocols independent of any specific platform.
 
It is expected to digitise the entire value chain, standardise operations, promote inclusion of suppliers, derive efficiencies in logistics and enhance value for consumers.
 
According to the government's official statement, ONDC shall take all measures to ensure confidentiality and privacy of data in the network. ONDC shall not mandate sharing of any transaction-level data by participants with ONDC. Will work with its participants to publish anonymised aggregate metrics on network performance without compromising on confidentiality and privacy.
 
Presently, ONDC is in its pilot stage and the government has set up a nine-member advisory council, including Nandan Nilekani from Infosys and National Health Authority CEO R S Sharma, on measures needed to design and accelerate the adoption of ONDC.
 

Latest Updates on ONDC

Non-compliance may result in a penalty

Updated On: 06 Apr 2023 | 10:29 PM IST

Plans to add 5,000 more restaurants to its network in three months; Besides tech integration on ONDC, the firm will also be fulfilling all backend logistics related to ordering and delivery

Updated On: 29 Mar 2023 | 4:30 PM IST

Says network needs a certain number of people before it is taken to the public; fashion, home & kitchen, electronics, beauty & personal care categoroes likely to go live in next 4-8 weeks

Updated On: 16 Dec 2022 | 9:45 PM IST

From being the 'office to the world', India is set to become its factory too

Updated On: 30 Nov 2022 | 12:50 AM IST

Goyal said, The ONDC has that ability to transform the e-commerce sector not only in India, but also in the whole world

Updated On: 18 Nov 2022 | 8:22 PM IST

India's e-retail market rose to approximately $40 billion in 2021 and is slated to reach $50 billion in 2022

Updated On: 11 Oct 2022 | 6:30 AM IST

UPI has revolutionised payments. ONDC can do the same for MSMEs, and take e-commerce's share to 25 per cent of all commerce by 2024

Updated On: 09 Oct 2022 | 5:16 PM IST

Govt-owned network starts in Bengaluru with online grocery, restaurant orders

Updated On: 01 Oct 2022 | 12:30 AM IST

Govt wants this in place to build trust before making network available to public

Updated On: 13 Sep 2022 | 12:13 AM IST

Microsoft on Tuesday onboarded governments open network for digital commerce (ONDC), with an aim to introduce social e-eommerce via its app in the Indian market.

Updated On: 09 Aug 2022 | 3:33 PM IST

Platforms that have already integrated with ONDC's network include PayTM, Digiit, eSamudaay, Go Frugal, Growth Falcons, Seller App, Dunzo and Loadshare

Updated On: 02 Aug 2022 | 12:26 AM IST

The network first began its pilot on April 29 in Delhi, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Bhopal and Shillong

Updated On: 19 Jul 2022 | 12:00 AM IST

The development comes in the backdrop of the small-scale implementation of ONDC over the last two months

Updated On: 27 Jun 2022 | 1:24 AM IST

The open network concept will not be restricted to the retail sector but will extend to mobility, food delivery, travel, among others

Updated On: 30 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

UPI equivalent for e-commerce will help create a robust playbook

Updated On: 28 Apr 2022 | 6:10 AM IST