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ONDC completes four years, expands reach across India's digital commerce ecosystem
New Delhi, December 31: India's digital public infrastructure Open Network for Digital Commerce has completed four years since its launch, marking a significant milestone in India's efforts to democratise e-commerce and build an open, inclusive digital marketplace.
Over 1.16 lakh retail sellers from 630 cities and towns live on ONDC: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 16: More than 1.16 lakh retail sellers are now live on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) from over 630 cities and towns across the country (as of December 9), the government said on Tuesday.
Number of startups in India cross 2.01 lakh, create over 21 lakh jobs
New Delhi, Dec 10: : There has been a sustained growth of the startup ecosystem in the country with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) listing as many as 2, 01, 335 startups for incentives under the Startup India initiative which have created over 21 lakh jobs across the country, according to a year-end review released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday.
Third-party security breach impacts data of some CoinDCX users, funds safe
New Delhi, Nov 28: Crypto exchange CoinDCX has revealed that in a recent security breach at Mixpanel, the third-party service provider to the company, data of some of its users was impacted.
'Handcuffing of Sabarimala gold theft accused breached legal protocol'
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 26: The investigation into the handcuffing of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president and Devaswom Commissioner N. Vasu, an accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, during his court appearance early this week has concluded without recommending disciplinary action against the police officers. However, the report acknowledged that the act contravened legal norms and caused embarrassment to the government.
S. Korea proposes 50 pc reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035
Seoul, Nov 6: The South Korean government on Thursday unveiled its proposal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2035 from the 2018 level.
Nasscom Foundation, ONDC to digitally empower 200 women-led businesses in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Nov 5: Nasscom Foundation on Wednesday announced a collaboration with the ONDC Network to enable women entrepreneurs in Karnataka to join the mainstream of e-commerce.
Govt-backed ONDC appoints Rohit Lohia as chief business officer
New Delhi, Oct 23: Government-backed e-commerce platform Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Thursday announced the appointment of Rohit Lohia as its Chief Business Officer (CBO).
Govt-backed ONDC appoints Rohit Lohia as chief business officer
New Delhi, Oct 23: Government-backed e-commerce platform Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Thursday announced the appointment of Rohit Lohia as its Chief Business Officer (CBO).
India's UPI, Aadhaar-enabled payment system, Bharat QR and DigiLocker are the backbone of our digital economy, says PM Modi at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai
Mumbai, October 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Global Fintech Fest at Jio World Centre in Mumbai, highlighting India's achievements in digital innovation, financial inclusion and the country's growing leadership in the global fintech ecosystem.
India's tech and AI innovations transforming millions of lives: Minister
New Delhi, Oct 9: From UPI to ONDC, India's innovations are not about technology for technology's sake, they are about transforming lives, said Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, on Thursday.
China pushes ahead on climate, defying Trump's con job remark with 7-10% emissions cut by 2035
New York, September 25: A day after US President Donald Trump called the climate science at the United Nations General Assembly the "greatest con job ever", Chinese President Xi Jinping announced ambitious new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at the UN Climate Summit, committing to a 7 per cent to 10 per cent reduction in economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 from peak levels, in a bold counterpoint to the US President's dismissal of the matter.
Digital Public Infrastructure model can transform power sector: Ram Sewak Sharma
New Delhi, September 24: The digital public infrastructure (DPI) model that has already transformed India's payment system and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) can also be applied in the power sector, said Ram Sewak Sharma, Chair of the India Energy Stack Task Force and Former Mission Director of UIDAI.
Omnichannel 2.0: Indian retail sector enters new era, WhatsApp emerges as powerful channel
New Delhi, Aug 4: India’s retail sector is entering a new era of integrated customer experience, Omnichannel 2.0, where retail is defined by real-time, seamless engagement across digital and physical worlds, a report said on Monday.
CoinDCX hacked, $44 million lost in security breach
New Delhi, July 20: In a major security incident, CoinDCX, one of India’s cryptocurrency exchanges, has confirmed a hacking attack that led to a loss of around $44 million (nearly Rs 368 crore).
'MP Rise 2025' to push investments, jobs and skill
Bhopal, June 26: The city of Ratlam (western Madhya Pradesh) is set to host a landmark event on June 27, as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurates the MP Rise 2025 Conclave -- a major initiative aimed at accelerating industrial growth, skill development, and employment generation across the state.
Ride-sharing platforms' entry in food delivery poses early jitters to Zomato, Swiggy
New Delhi, June 11: The entry of ride-sharing companies into the online food delivery market in India pose early challenge to existing players like Zomato and Swiggy as in initial years, such companies can operate on much lower margins or at break-even, a report showed on Wednesday.
France, Brazil launch initiative to scale up ocean-focused climate action
Nice, June 10 : On the first day of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), France and Brazil have launched a landmark international initiative to dramatically scale up ocean-focused climate action.
National Retail Trade Policy must include grassroots participation: DPIIT
New Delhi, May 21: The 6th meeting of the National Traders' Welfare Board (NTWB) was held on Tuesday at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
NRAI and ONDC refute speculative reports, reaffirm strong partnership
New Delhi, May 1: Reaffirming strong partnership, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Thursday refuted media reports which claimed that the restaurant body has paused or withdrawn from its engagement with the e-commerce platform.
UPI no more a technology, it's a population-scale habit: Sujit Nair, CEO and Co-Founder FIDE
New Delhi, April 12: Sujith Nair, CEO and Co-Founder at Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE), said on Friday that UPI is no more a technology and it has become a population scale habit.
T Koshy quits as ONDC head, new team to lead
New Delhi, April 10: T Koshy, the founding Managing Director and CEO of the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), has stepped down from his role.
ONDC surpasses 200 mn transactions, last 100 mn in just 6 months
New Delhi, March 24: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Monday said it has officially crossed the 200 million transaction mark, reaffirming its role as a game-changer in India's digital commerce landscape.
Tom Brady reveals his true love 2 years after Gisele Bundchen breakup
Washington, March 13: The retired New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shared a photo of himself throwing a football on his social media handle.
NDCs must be updated to shape effective global strategies: Climate experts at TERI summit
New Delhi, March 6: A ministerial titled “Multilateralism on the Road to COP30 and COP33†was an engaging session on day two on Thursday at the ongoing WSDS 2025 here organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Ministry of MSME, ONDC launch Rs 277 crore initiative to empower 5 lakh small businesses
New Delhi, Jan 28: In an effort to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the government on Tuesday launched the MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) initiative with a budget outlay of Rs 277.35 crore over three years.
Govt's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' to drive India's next wave of entrepreneurial innovation: Report
New Delhi, January 23: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has been hailed as a transformative initiative with the potential to drive India's next wave of entrepreneurial innovation.
ONDC network to deliver Mahakumbh prasad across India
New Delhi, Jan 22: In a first, the government-run Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) Network on Wednesday announced that devotees from across the country can order prasad from the ongoing Mahakumbh mela at Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.
ONDC can create additional GMV opportunity worth Rs 3.75 lakh crore in 5 years
New Delhi, Jan 4: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which has the potential to create a market opportunity to the tune of Rs 3.75 lakh crore in additional gross merchandise value (GMV) in the next five years, is addressing the challenges of monopolistic practices and empowering smaller players, the government said on Saturday.
PM Modi lauds ONDC's role in empowering small businesses and transforming e-commerce
New Delhi, January 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the transformative impact of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on India's e-commerce landscape.