New Delhi, India, October 2025 — Rohit Lohia has been appointed as Chief Business Officer at the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), marking a significant addition to the organization’s leadership team as it continues to scale India’s digital commerce revolution. In his new role, Rohit will spearhead business strategy, network expansion, product innovation, and ecosystem partnerships, driving ONDC’s mission to create a more open, inclusive, and interoperable digital marketplace.
Rohit joins ONDC after a distinguished six-year tenure at One97 Communications Limited (Paytm), where he served as Senior Vice President and held multiple leadership mandates across product, technology, commerce, and risk management. He played a pivotal role in building and scaling merchant onboarding, agent applications, and ONDC stack integration, while also leading initiatives in fraud risk management, merchant services, and operational cost optimization. During his tenure, Rohit also served as Acting CHRO between June 2022 and April 2023, underscoring his versatility in leading people and technology functions alike.
Before Paytm, Rohit co-founded CoinTribe Technologies, a credit-based SME lending marketplace, where he helped raise ₹100 crore in equity capital through Series A and B funding rounds and built robust credit and analytics-driven lending frameworks. He also co-founded IndiaInMyBag.com, an e-commerce venture that promoted authentic Indian crafts, and held leadership roles at Dalmia Bharat Limited, where he drove new business strategies and portfolio diversification.
Earlier in his career, Rohit was a Project Leader at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he advised leading firms in pharma, financial services, mining, telecom, and insurance on growth strategy, operational transformation, and cost optimization. His early professional journey also includes experience at Lehman Brothers in quantitative research.
Rohit’s appointment comes at a transformative moment for ONDC, as the platform continues to expand across industries—enabling small and medium enterprises, retailers, and consumers to participate in a decentralized, innovation-led digital commerce ecosystem.
About ONDC
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a market-led initiative designed to democratize and transform India’s digital commerce landscape. Founded on the principles of openness and interoperability, ONDC enables unbundling of digital commerce, empowering buyers and sellers across platforms and industries. By promoting innovation, inclusivity, and fair competition, ONDC aims to unlock value for all participants in the digital economy, paving the way for India’s next chapter of digital commerce growth.
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