Ahead of going live in Bengaluru, ONDC participants huddle

A slew of businesses ranging from fintech majors to neighbourhood retailers are gearing up to go live on India’s ambitious Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which will open for business across 101 pin codes in Bengaluru later this month. The launch will mark a global first where multiple e-tailers, merchants and service providers can be discovered through a single open digital network.

To begin with, consumers in the IT capital will be able to buy groceries, food and beverages online from about 70 sellers on the platform (in the groceries category) who can be discovered through four customer-facing apps– Paytm Mall, IDFC FIRST Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and PhonePe.