How to sell fruits and vegetables on ONDC network

A decade ago, who thought fruits and vegetables would be sold online one day!

But, guess what, here we are. 

And to help the sellers reach a wider customer base, here is an alternative to giant marketplaces.

Sell on ONDC network.

Wondering what it is and how you can list on ONDC network?

Well, keep reading to find detailed answers to the most asked questions around the open network.

Detailed FAQ on how to sell fruits and vegetables on the ONDC network.

1. What is the objective of the ONDC network?

The ONDC network is a government initiative designed to make online selling easy for small Indian sellers and merchants. The revolutionary open network setup is going to eliminate the unhealthy practices by monopolistic marketplace giants and democratize the ecommerce industry. The sellers can seamlessly sell on ONDC network and reach a wider customer base pan-India. 

2. What do I need to do to register on ONDC network?

To register on ONDC network, the sellers need a robust ONDC network seller interface like Mystore seller app, that enables the sellers to tap the unexplored fruits and vegetables market at no fixed cost. With the easy-to-use interface from the Mystore app, even novice sellers can understand and use the app without any hassles. By filling out the registration form on the Mystore app, sellers can quickly register on the open platform and start selling. 

3. Can I get a detailed guideline of the process to register on ONDC network?

Yes, here is a detailed guideline to register on ONDC network for you:

• Create your seller account using a comprehensive seller app like the Mystore seller app
• Upload your exotic fruits and vegetables product list on ONDC network
• Start receiving orders from pan-India
• Align your seller account for seamless deliveries 
• Receive payment for fulfilled orders in your chosen bank account

You must add your GSTIN bank details when registering on ONDC network via the Mystore seller app. The Mystore app helps sellers build next-gen ecommerce stores. 

4. What makes ONDC network unique and not like Amazon, Flipkart etc? 

The ONDC network is unique in many various ways. Let us look at top 5 things that differentiate ONDC network with marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart:

• ONDC network is not build on a platform centric business model
• ONDC network is a pay-as-you-go model where the sellers pay only a nominal transaction fee per order
• ONDC network provides multiple logistics and shipping options to the sellers 
• ONDC network isn’t privately owned meaning no contractual lock-ins, preferential algorithms, and minimal transparency
• Sellers can carry their reputation throughout the network if they move from one seller app to another
• Selling on the ONDC network via the ONDC network-connected Mystore seller app is cost-friendly

5. How does ONDC network help fruits and vegetables customers find my products on the platform?

The fruits and vegetables customers can find your products on any of the ONDC network-compliant buyer interfaces. The products you list on ONDC network will get automatically discovered by the buyers who are looking for similar products on the open network. Also, with the Mystore seller app, you can use the in-built marketing tools to strategize your business growth plans and streamline paid campaigns to get better marketing ROI.

6. What is the procedure of accepting payments for fruits and vegetables sold on ONDC network?

To seamlessly accept payments for the products you sell on ONDC network, and to provide a frictionless checkout process to your customers, you can integrate multiple ONDC network-approved payment gateways. Customers can choose their preferred payment solution from multiple options like card payments, mobile wallets, net banking etc.

7. What are the arrangements on ONDC network to streamline logistics?

ONDC network offers a host of logistics solutions to its sellers to choose from. The sellers can choose a low-cost shipping partner and create a seamless supply chain. With integrated logistics providers, sellers can deliver their organic vegetables across India. 

8. When will my total payment for items sold on ONDC network get credited to my account?

When sellers sell on ONDC network via the Mystore seller app, they can receive payment for their fulfilled orders on Friday. The payment fulfilment process is done manually on the below-mentioned time frames:

• Returnable items with a window of 7 days: First Friday from the order delivery date + 2 days + 7 day (return window if the customer initiates a return)
• Non-returnable orders: First Friday from the order delivery date + 2 days 

Eg: If your order is delivered on 20th January, and since the return window is 7 days, your payment from the Mystore seller app will be done on the first Friday after 29th January. And if there’s no return window on the order delivered, the payment cycle will be done on the Friday falling immediately after 22nd January. 

Conclusion

The wave of the ONDC network is here to bring disruptive changes in the Indian ecommerce world. Are you able to get the most of the opportunity or not is the question here.

The ONDC network-connected Mystore seller app will help you sell on ONDC network and take your exotic fruits and vegetables business to the online markets. The Mystore app will not only help the sellers list on ONDC network but also boost their orders with the mobile-first architecture designed for frictionless and fast checkouts even on mobile devices.

Register on the ONDC network seller interface Mystore app now.