ONDC Crosses 500 Million Transactions as India Expands Open Digital Commerce Network
India’s government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has surpassed 500 million cumulative transactions, marking a major milestone as the network expands beyond traditional e-commerce into mobility, public transport, logistics and other digital services.
ONDC Reaches 500 Million Transactions
ONDC crossed the 500 million cumulative transaction mark in July 2026, highlighting the rapid growth of India’s open digital commerce infrastructure.
The network recorded just 0.2 million transactions in FY2023 before reaching 218 million transactions during FY2026. Its ecosystem now includes more than 200,000 active retail merchants and over 1 million service providers across mobility and logistics.
Expansion Beyond E-Commerce
ONDC is increasingly being used for services beyond online shopping. More than 1 million drivers have joined the network’s ride-hailing ecosystem, while around 80% of India’s metro ticketing inventory is now available through ONDC.
As of June 2026, the network was facilitating more than 370,000 public transport trips per day through over 35 buyer applications, covering nine metro systems and four city bus operators.
The network is also expanding into tourism, agriculture and other service categories.
Supporting Small Businesses and Farmers
ONDC is playing a growing role in helping India’s small businesses participate in the digital economy.
Through the MSME TEAM Initiative, the Indian government has approved ₹277.35 crore for FY2025–FY2027. The programme supports MSMEs with onboarding, product cataloguing, account management, logistics and packaging.
More than 800 independent sellers and eight aggregator entities representing over 1,500 Farmer Producer Organisations have also joined the network through the Amazing India initiative.
Growing Logistics and Retail Ecosystem
ONDC’s logistics ecosystem includes more than 50 hyperlocal logistics providers, while over 60,000 merchants are using ONDC Logistics.
More than 50 brands across food delivery, quick commerce, pharmacy and other retail categories are also leveraging the network across more than 150 cities.
The DigiDukaan initiative has further supported digital adoption among local retailers, with more than 13,000 kirana stores onboarded across Hyderabad and Jaipur.
Building an Open Digital Commerce Infrastructure
Unlike conventional e-commerce marketplaces, ONDC operates as an open and interoperable network that allows buyers and sellers using different applications to connect through common standards.
The model is designed to reduce dependence on individual platforms while creating greater opportunities for businesses, consumers and service providers to participate in India’s digital economy.
The milestone of 500 million transactions reflects ONDC’s evolution from an e-commerce initiative into a broader digital public infrastructure connecting commerce, mobility, logistics and public services.