Paytm Invests ₹60 Crore in ONDC to Strengthen India’s Sovereign Digital Commerce Infrastructure

India’s digital commerce story is entering its next phase, one defined by open networks, interoperability, and equal opportunity for businesses of every size. From local kirana stores and MSMEs to large enterprises and urban commuters, the way India transacts is shifting from closed platforms to shared, sovereign digital rails. 

Deepening our commitment to this vision, Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India’s full stack merchant payments leader and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, has announced an equity investment of ₹60 crore in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), the Government of India-backed Digital Public Infrastructure initiative which is transforming digital commerce in the country. 

With this, Paytm moves from being a leading participant on the network to a long-term strategic partner in building India’s sovereign digital commerce infrastructure. ONDC has fast emerged as a key infrastructure layer, building open digital rails to democratise commerce in India by enabling interoperability, inclusivity, and efficiency across retail, logistics, mobility, and commerce. Through its open-network approach, ONDC is addressing structural challenges in digital commerce, including high entry barriers, while empowering businesses of all sizes to participate and grow, a mission closely aligned with our commitment to driving digital inclusion and supporting merchants through technology-led innovation.

Inside Paytm’s ₹60 Crore Equity Investment in ONDC 

Paytm’s ₹60 crore equity investment in ONDC marks a significant step in shaping the open digital rails that will power Bharat’s next wave of commerce. By moving from an active network participant to a strategic equity partner, we are reinforcing our commitment to driving digital inclusion, supporting merchants through technology-led innovation, and expanding access to commerce and financial services for consumers across the country. 

We are already live on the ONDC network with a metro ticketing integration that enables seamless mobility for urban commuters across cities. This investment now positions Paytm to play a long-term role in scaling sovereign infrastructure that broadens access to innovation and empowers merchants, businesses, and consumers nationwide.

Why the Paytm–ONDC Partnership Matters for Bharat’s Digital Future

Empowering Merchants and MSMEs: ONDC’s open-network approach addresses structural challenges in digital commerce, including high entry barriers, enabling small businesses, MSMEs, and enterprises to participate and grow on equal terms. 

Driving Digital Inclusion at Scale: The partnership reinforces our mission to bring half a billion Indians into the mainstream economy by expanding access to commerce and financial services across retail, logistics, mobility, and financial services. 

Live Integration with Real Impact: We already enable metro ticketing on the ONDC network, helping urban commuters access seamless mobility services directly through the Paytm app. 

Building Sovereign Digital Rails: The investment strengthens India’s home-grown digital public infrastructure, complementing the success of UPI and other open networks that have transformed Indian fintech.

ONDC’s Growing Scale: The Network Powering Bharat’s Next Wave of Commerce 

Paytm’s investment comes at a defining moment for ONDC. The network has scaled rapidly and is now a critical layer of India’s digital economy. It enabled 218 million transactions in FY 2025–26 and now facilitates over 300,000 tickets per day across metro and bus services in 21 cities. 

This scale demonstrates how open digital networks, when combined with strong participation from leading payments and commerce players like us, can transform everyday access to services for millions of Indians.

“India’s next wave of digital commerce growth will be driven by networks that provide equal opportunities for all businesses. Our investment in ONDC reflects Paytm’s commitment to supporting this journey and expanding access to commerce and financial services for merchants, businesses, and consumers across the country,” said Paytm spokesperson.

As India accelerates its journey towards a fully digital, inclusive economy, partnerships like ours with ONDC will play a defining role in shaping the future. With ₹60 crore in equity investment, an active live integration on the network, and a shared mission of digital inclusion, we are strengthening our role in shaping the digital rails that will drive Bharat’s next phase of growth across retail, logistics, mobility, and financial services.