Step-Wise Guide To Register On ONDC Network And Start Selling

We are sure you are loaded with questions on how to sell on ONDC network or how to register on the open network. 

Well, not anymore. 

Mystore brings all the right questions with detailed answers to help you understand and register on ONDC network seamlessly. 

Let us unravel the what and how of the ONDC network and it's working with a quick questionnaire. 

Detailed FAQ about registering and selling on ONDC network

1. Can you explain ONDC network to me?

The Open Network is a groundbreaking novel initiative by the Indian government. It is designed to democratize the Indian ecommerce industry by transforming the overall customer-vendor relationship. With the ONDC network platform facilitating online selling to small Indian merchants, it is going to bring millions of buyers and sellers on a shared platform. The initiative will enable Indian sellers to reach unexplored markets and create their individual brand presence across the country.  

2. What is the process to register on ONDC network?

To register on the ONDC network, Indian sellers need to first identify a comprehensive feature-rich ONDC network seller app like Mystore and register on the platform. Mystore seller app offers an easy-to-use open network India website login to its sellers. The intuitive and simple admin dashboard from Mystore enables even a novice seller to seamlessly register and sell on ONDC network. 

3. How can I sell on ONDC network platform?

You can quickly start selling on the ONDC network platform with a robust seller app like Mystore. The Mystore seller app is designed to support businesses across all industries. Sellers need to follow the 5 simple steps as mentioned:  

• Create your account
• List your products
• Get orders
• Choose low cost shipping partner
• Get your payments

In just these 5 few steps, any seller can sell on ONDC network and scale his business to new horizons.

4. How is ONDC network different from Amazon, Flipkart etc?

The ONDC network platform is different from the giant marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart in various ways. Let us look at them briefly:

• Helps reach a wide customer base with no additional efforts required to go online
• Provides easy access to the best service providers and tech solutions providers
• Charges only a fraction of commission to sell online as compared to the giant marketplaces
• Enables doing business in a discrimination-free environment
• Helps carry forward the portable reputation you build on the ONDC network platform as you move from one seller app to another
• Provides equal treatment with no preferential treatment based on paid ads

ONDC network has surely changed the game for all sellers who thought selling on the monopolistic giant marketplaces was the only way to enter in the Indian ecommerce market. 

5. How will my products reach customers pan India through ONDC network?

Your products can reach millions of customers through ONDC network. Wondering how? 

By selling on the open network, the Indian merchants get access to diverse user segments and can grow their customer-base pan-India. Once you list your products on the Mystore seller app, the potential buyers using any ONDC network buyer app like Mystore can auto discover your products and make a purchase. 

6. How can I accept payment for my products sold on ONDC network?

You can accept payment for the products you sell on open network via multiple payment gateways. The Mystore seller app enables merchants to seamlessly integrate multiple ONDC network-approved payment gateways in their business. The sellers can enable frictionless checkouts for their customers with multiple digital payment solutions, COD, net banking etc, and the customers can pay using any one of these methods through the buyer app.

7. Does ONDC network offer logistics solutions?

Yes, ONDC network offers logistics solutions to its sellers. The sellers who register on the open network can compare and choose from a variety of ONDC network-approved logistics providers and complete their supply chain at low-cost. These sellers can also decide their own terms of service, delivery time, delivery partners etc, unlike the other giant monopolistic marketplaces that have their own pre-decided code for the sellers to follow. 

8. How will I get the payment for my products sold on ONDC network?

When you register on the ONDC network-connected Mystore seller app, you choose a bank account to receive payments in, right? You will get the payments for your orders into your chosen bank account. The process of settlement is done manually every Friday on the basis of the final delivery date. 

Here is how the payment cycle works:

a. Payment cycle for non-returnable items = Nearest Friday after (Delivery date + 2 days)

For example if the Delivery date is 20th January, then the payment will be done on the first Friday after 22 January.

b. Payment cycle for returnable items = Nearest Friday after (Delivery date + returnable time period+ 2 days)

For example if the Delivery date is 20th January,  and the return period is 7 days, then the payment will be done on the first Friday after 29th January.

Conclusion

The ONDC network is going to bring massive disruptions in the Indian ecommerce industry. Now is just about the right time to attune your business with the growing change and register on ONDC network. The open network-connected feature rich Mystore seller app is going to help merchants of all scales and sizes and across all industries to quickly sell on ONDC network for free.  

Register on the open network seller app now.