Zoho pumps Rs 70 Cr into ONDC to back sovereign rails for MSMEs and kiranas

Chennai-based SaaS major Zoho has committed Rs 70 crore to ONDC, doubling down on India's open commerce stack. ONDC logged 218 million transactions in FY26 and onboarded 10,000+ kiranas through DigiDukaan, with rural artisan orders up 11x — a structural tailwind for offline retailers seeking digital reach.

— Filed Wed, 13 May, 2026, 14:10 IST · Source YourStory · Capital · Updated

Zoho has invested Rs 70 crore in ONDC to back sovereign digital commerce rails for MSMEs. ONDC clocked 218 million transactions in FY26 and onboarded 10,000+ kiranas via DigiDukaan, with rural artisan orders growing 11x.