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  • Waayu delivers 1,10,000 Mahakumbh prasad boxes across India

    Waayu delivers 1,10,000 Mahakumbh prasad boxes across India

    Mumbai: Waayu, India’s first 0 per cent commission food delivery platform in partnership with ONDC, has successfully delivered over 1,10,000 Mahakumbh prasad boxes and Sangam Jal orders by the conclusion of Mahakumbh 2025. This initiative allowed devotees across the country to experience the spiritual essence of the event from their homes.

    Launched on 13 January, Waayu’s campaign distributed Mahaprasad across 19,000 pin codes in India. The shuddh desi ghee besan laddoos, freshly prepared in Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and Varanasi using traditional methods, met strict hygiene standards. The initiative also aligned with Mahakumbh’s sustainability goals by using eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging.

    As Mahakumbh concluded on 26 February, 40 per cent of orders came from tier-1 cities such as Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, 35 per cent from tier-3 cities including Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, and 20 per cent from tier-2 cities such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, and West Bengal. Approximately 23,000 boxes were delivered to travellers in Prayagraj.

    Waayu co-founder & CEO, Mandar Lande credited partnerships with major logistics providers, including delivery, blue dart, shiprocket, amazon shipping, and India post, for ensuring timely deliveries nationwide. He also highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability through plastic-free packaging.

    Waayu collaborated with ONDC and many platforms such as Paytm, Snapdeal, Bajaj Finserv, Digihaat, Mystore, and Rubaru, streamlining Mahakumbh prasad orders. ONDC’s open network enabled swift nationwide delivery within seven days, making prasad accessible to devotees regardless of their location.

    Waayu MD & co-founder, Anirudha Kotgire stated, “We are extending prasad delivery beyond Mahakumbh 2025 to build a broader spiritual commerce ecosystem. We plan to replicate this model for festivals such as Ram Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, regional Kumbh Melas, and Makar Sankranti.”

    Following the success of this initiative, Waayu is expanding its reach in tier-1 and tier-2 cities, offering local restaurants a cost-effective alternative through its ONDC partnership. By addressing gaps in food delivery across smaller cities, Waayu aims to establish itself as a sustainable and restaurant-friendly market competitor.

  • Godrej Appliances joins ONDC Network to strengthen consumer outreach

    Godrej Appliances joins ONDC Network to strengthen consumer outreach

    Mumbai: Godrej Appliances, part of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of Godrej Group, has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to elevate consumer access to its diverse range of home appliances. This will further increase the brand’s nationwide presence and provide customers with more convenience while purchasing appliances.

    Godrej Appliances has tied up with Mystore to facilitate its enlistment across the Open Network. Presently, Godrej Appliances offers a range of 100+ SKUs through ONDC Network encompassing a wide range of advanced home appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, microwave ovens, dishwashers, air coolers and deep freezers.

    On the back of this extensive Network, the brand aims to cater to several pin codes across 20+ states in India in the coming months. All products available on ONDC Network will be priced at competitive rates as compared to other platforms. Going forward, the brand will also enable easy purchase through consumer finance offers and further tap into marketing opportunities on the ONDC Network.

    Expressing enthusiasm about this strategic move, Godrej Appliances business head & executive VP Kamal Nandi said, “We are excited to be a part of the government backed ONDC, with our partner Mystore to facilitate this endeavor. Godrej’s commitment to engage customers and build loyalty aligns seamlessly with ONDC’s mission to create a digitally inclusive and vibrant marketplace. As we onboard the Network, it enables us to connect with a wide audience and offer them a large variety of Godrej’s advanced home appliances. By 2026, we estimate our ONDC Network contribution to reach 20% of our e-commerce business with our entire range of home appliances.”

    ONDC CEO & MD T Koshy said, “The addition of a trusted brand like Godrej to ONDC Network validates our growing reach and influence. As more prominent brands across sectors join us, it further strengthens the Network’s ability to drive inclusion and innovation. We are thrilled that Godrej recognizes the value of integrating with ONDC Network to enrich consumer choices across India’s towns and cities.”

    ONDC CBO Shireesh Joshi added, “For all the brands that onboard onto the Network, it will certainly unlock new opportunities and customer segments for them.  It allows beloved brands to extend their equity by being more accessible and affordable. Through a deeper market access enabled by the Network, Godrej can now showcase and deliver their quality products to consumers everywhere. We are happy and looking forward to the positive impact and progress Godrej will drive through the Open Network.”

    Mystore co-founder Kriti Aggarwal said, “We are happy to play a pivotal role in enabling Godrej Appliances to begin their ONDC Network journey. This collaboration furthers our cause of making it seamless for Enterprise brands to bring their complete dealer network to the ONDC Network and boost brand visibility and reach through digital channels.”

  • ONDC’s remarkable feat: 50k restaurants in online food delivery journey

    ONDC’s remarkable feat: 50k restaurants in online food delivery journey

    Mumbai: Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), ministry of commerce and industry, government of India, recently celebrated a major milestone in its journey with over 50,000 restaurants now live for placing online orders on the open network, across 172 cities in the country.

    Number of restaurants on the open network shot up from 500 in February 2023 to 50,000 in August 2023, depicting exponential growth. From the very first restaurant that came onboard in May 2022 and the first order placed on 30 Sep 2022, ONDC has made record-setting progress within a short time, underscoring its commitment to revolutionise online food delivery.

    The seller network participants (NPs) are central to this achievement and have played a pivotal role in onboarding restaurants and driving the growth of F&B category on ONDC Network. These participants include Magicpin, uEngage, Bitsila, EkSecond, Growth Falcons, Mystore, nStore, and eSamudaay. ONDC aims to double the restaurant count by the end of 2023.

    “This remarkable milestone is a testament to our team’s dedication and the invaluable support of our NPs. What started with our first order in Sept’ 22, the Network has onboarded over 50,000 restaurants till now!  As we continue to grow and expand, we are excited about the future of online food delivery in the all-new no-barrier e-commerce ecosystem and our role in shaping it,” said ONDC MD and CEO T Koshy.

    Consumers can order food online on the ONDC Network via buyer apps including Paytm, Pincode, Magicpin, Mystore among others.