L-R: Shri Rikant Pittie, Co-founder, EaseMyTrip.com with Mr
T. Koshy, MD & CEO, ONDC and Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT – Photo By GPN

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

NATIONAL, 21 MAY, 2024 (GPN): EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s leading travel tech platforms announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This move positions EaseMyTrip into committing to this transformative initiative by ONDC. The ONDC initiative, launched by the Government of India in 2021, aims to create an open, inclusive, and competitive digital commerce ecosystem. It lowers entry barriers for small businesses and promotes a level playing field in the e-commerce sector.

EaseMyTrip Joins ONDC Startup Mahotsav

The LOI was signed at the ‘ONDC Startup Mahotsav,’ organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), ONDC and Startup India. The ONDC Startup Mahotsav, held on 17 May 2024, at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in India’s digital commerce journey. The ONDC Startup Mahotsav organised by @ondc_official, @ dpiit_moci and @startupindia.gov.in

The ONDC Startup Mahotsav was held in collaboration between the Startup india initiative and the Open Network for Digital Commerce.The Mahotsav under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade witnessed the participation of over 5000 startups in hybrid mode. The Department informed that 12 Unicorns and over 125 startups committed to onboarding ONDC network.

Indian unicorns CARS24, Zerodha, EaseMyTrip.com, and Livspace, along with over 125 other startups, have committed to joining the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This initiative, following the ONDC Startup Mahotsav event, underscores ONDC’s growing influence, marked by 7.2 million transactions last month, and aims to enhance digital commerce in India.

EaseMyTrip Joins ONDC Startup Mahotsav

Mr. Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder of EaseMyTrip, said, “During the event, we signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with ONDC India and participated in insightful sessions where I shared my vision for building a collaborative future for Indian e-commerce. EaseMyTrip has been committed to enhancing the travel experience for our customers through innovation and excellent service. By joining the ONDC Network, we are taking a step towards supporting the digital transformation of commerce in India. This collaboration aligns with our vision of being a nation-first company, contributing to the growth and development of India’s digital economy.”

EaseMyTrip Joins ONDC Startup Mahotsav

EaseMyTrip’s decision to join ONDC underscores its dedication to providing seamless, accessible, and efficient travel services, while contributing to the broader goal of democratising digital commerce in India. This partnership will enable EaseMyTrip reach a wider audience, including those who have been digitally excluded, ensuring that the benefits of digital commerce are shared across the nation, said the company.

Over 125 start-ups and over 20 unicorns, including EaseMyTrip, participated in the event. The ‘ONDC Startup Mahotsav’ brought together around 5,000 start-ups in hybrid mode, and featured panel discussions and a masterclass on enabling start-ups on ONDC.

EaseMyTrip Joins ONDC Startup Mahotsav

T. Koshy, MD & CEO, ONDC, said, “The ONDC Network was envisioned to revolutionise the digital landscape, especially empowering businesses and entrepreneurs across the country tap into the vast potential of online commerce. EaseMyTrip joining the Network strengthens our vision of harnessing the power of Open Network to drive inclusive progress and unlock new opportunity for all”.

Earlier this week EaseMyTrip.com had announced its partnership with Google Wallet, marking a significant leap in overall customer experience. This collaboration aimed to revolutionise the travel landscape by offering travellers a seamless journey through the integration of all booking necessities into a single, user-friendly wallet, said, Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder of EaseMyTrip to GPN.

He added, “At EaseMyTrip, our mantra is prioritising the overall customer experience. With this integration, we are thrilled to offer our customers a streamlined process providing effortless access to boarding passes and essential information. This partnership is not just about adding another feature, but also ensuring that our users get access to the best facilities available.” Ends/GPN

ABOUT EaseMyTrip: Founded in 2008, the company was started by three brothers Nishant Pitti, Rikant Pittie and Prashant Pitti with a focus on Business to Business to Customer (B2B2C). The online travel agency offers a range of travel products and services and end-to-end travel solutions including airline tickets, rail tickets, bus tickets, taxis, holiday packages, hotels, and other value-added services i.e. travel insurance, visa processing, etc.

EaseMyTrip The second-largest travel aggregator in India was the first company in India to suspend all Maldives flight bookings in support of the government amid India-Maldives row in January.

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