<h1>ONDC: Democratizing Digital Commerce with Open Standards and Interoperability for Seamless Transactions Across Platforms.</h1> The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) aims to democratize digital commerce by lowering entry barriers and creating a level playing field. As a Section 8 company under DPIIT, ONDC maintains an open technical standard, the ONDC Protocol, allowing interoperability between compliant platforms without direct integration. This system facilitates seamless transactions across different platforms, similar to UPI for payments. While transitioning offline businesses online poses challenges, ONDC supports this shift with capacity-building initiatives. The network promotes transparency and efficiency through open-source standards and a participatory approach. The ONDC Registry functions as a directory for compliant platforms, fostering connectivity and interaction.