The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) recorded more than 30,000 food delivery orders each day during the Holi extended weekend, as revealed by a senior official.
“Last year, we had nearly 3,000 food orders during the month of Holi, with less than 100 orders on the actual day of Holi. According to Shireesh Joshi, ONDC’s chief business officer, more than 30,000 orders were placed everyday through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) throughout this year’s Holi extended weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and the holiday).
He further mentioned that the network is nearing the milestone of 600,000 food delivery orders for March, marking a staggering 200-fold increase compared to the previous month.
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Speaking about the role of the food delivery category, Joshi remarked, “A year ago, food was the sole category on ONDC. Now, food constitutes only a small portion of our sales. This is positive news as we have expanded into numerous other categories and regions.”
In recent months, prominent food brands like McDonald’s North and East, Domino’s, Rebel Foods, and Biryani By Kilo became part of the ONDC.
ONDC saw approximately 7 million transactions in February.
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