2 years ago 1 min read
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
2 years ago 2 min read
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. This has led to market inefficiencies, amalgamation of
2 years ago 1 min read
ONDC Logistics Network Workshop: A Collaborative Effort to Empower E-commerce Logistics
In an era of rapid digital transformation, the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has emerged as a beacon of innovation, democratizing e-commerce and expanding its reach across diverse sectors and cities. Recognizing the pivotal role of logistics in this ambitious journey, ONDC convened a transformative workshop on November 30,
a year ago 1 min read
FICCI & ONDC sign MoU to transform digital experience in travel, tourism & hospitality industry
Publication - ET TravelWorld Edition - Online The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) have signed a(MoU) that aimed at enhancing the digital experience within the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Under this agreement, FICCI will engage with
a year ago 1 min read
ONDC’s zero commission SaaS model charts path for inclusive growth in India’s mobility ecosystem
Publication - Business Today Edition - Online The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has released a whitepaper titled “Driving Digital Inclusion — Open Network and New Business Models in Mobility Apps”, aimed at reimagining India’s urban mobility landscape. The report sheds light on the challenges plaguing the current ride-hailing
a year ago 1 min read
Protean integrates ONDC-powered e-commerce on Waves OTT platform
Publication - afaqs Edition - Online Protean eGov Technologies, formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure, a technology company in digital public infrastructure achieves a milestone by powering ONDC-compliant e-commerce feature on Waves - an OTT platform launched by Prasar Bharati. This ONDC- compliant buyer application, powered by Protean, will enable Waves’ users
Disclaimer: The infographic/animation is only for illustration purposes and does not depict the actual structure of ONDC. The name of the buyers portrayed is fictitious, and no identification with actual persons (living or deceased) is intended or should be inferred. Please note that ONDC is not a central mediator or intermediary, neither does it interfaces with buyers and sellers. ONDC is merely a communication protocol that allows Buyer Network Participants and Seller Network Participants to interact with each other.