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Network Participants bring unmissable Independence Day 2023 promotions on ONDC Network
Mumbai: As the nation approaches another year of celebrating its freedom, 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, is all set to commemorate this Independence Day with its Network Participants bringing a wide range of special deals on multiple brands in many categories. Consumers will be able to access these special deals in categories including Food & Beverages, Beauty & Personal care, Electronics, Social Sector among others, from 12 to 15 August.
Building on many such initiatives in the past, Network Participants are curating an exciting array of promotions for the consumers including offers not only from major brands but also from various MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises).
Enjoy special offers on popular food chains and outlets like La Pino’z Pizza, Tossin Pizza, Biryani by Kilo, Pizza Express, Meat and Eat, Flying Kombucha, Chowman and more. Indulge in self-care with renowned Beauty & Personal Care brands including Bombay Shaving Company, Ajmal & Sons, The Natural Wash, WOW Skincare and Giva, among others.
Upgrade your electronics with top-tier brands like Boult Audio and unlock exclusive deals from grocery participants like Spar, P&G, ITC and UShop. Furthermore, delve into a myriad of indigenous brands from the social sector like Katori Fresh, Shwet India, Central Cottage Industries Emporium, Anubhuti – An Experience, Very Much Indian, Kalpnil Naturals, Ek Katha and Mrignayani MP Emporium.
Consumers can explore all special deals on the ONDC Network via all Buyer Apps including Mystore, Paytm, and Pincode. This Independence Day, mark the patriotic season with big savings and soak in the patriotic spirit with ONDC Network.
As the promotions go live on the Network, ONDC MD & CEO T Koshy said, “Our pride lies in connecting sellers of all kinds – startups, local gems, and established brands directly with consumers throughout the country. As we embrace the ethos of Unity in Diversity, ONDC Protocol emerges as a pivotal unifier, bringing various brands, apps and platforms onto one Open Network, ultimately benefiting every stakeholder by surpassing many traditional ecommerce silos.”
MUMBAI: From flights to tracks, Cleartrip is now trying to keep every journey on the same ticket. Cleartrip, part of Flipkart, has launched train ticket bookings through a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, marking its entry into India’s vast rail travel ecosystem.
The integration allows users to search, book and manage train journeys directly within the app, as the company pushes towards becoming a unified, multi-modal travel platform. The move plugs Cleartrip into one of the world’s largest transportation networks, where over 800 million reserved passengers travel annually, alongside a daily footfall of around 23 million across Indian Railways.
The offering includes bookings across routes nationwide, covering General and Tatkal quotas as per Ministry of Railways guidelines. Users can also access real-time seat availability, fare insights, PNR status tracking, berth preferences and digital payment options within a single interface.
The expansion reflects a broader shift in travel platforms from specialising in a single mode to stitching together end-to-end journeys. For Cleartrip, the bet is not just on scale, but on simplifying a system often seen as complex and fragmented.
Company executives said the focus is on embedding predictive intelligence and personalisation into the booking journey, aiming to make everything from discovery to post-booking support faster and more intuitive.
The train booking feature is currently live on the app, with plans to extend it to the web platform soon, signalling a push towards a seamless cross-platform experience.
In a country where railways move billions each year, the next battleground for travel apps may well be decided not in the skies, but on the tracks.
