Paytm se ONDC Network 2023 Recap: Earphones and Burgers were the most sold itemson the platform, with maximum orders from Bangalore across categories

Telugu super news,National, December 29th,2023:One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, India’s leading payments and financial services company and the pioneer of QR and mobile payments, today announced the release of a Short Recap of 2023 by Paytm se ONDC Network, highlighting trends in consumer behavior and product preferences.

According to Paytm se ONDC Network trends report, Bangalore secured the title of city with
maximum orders across categories. Under the electronics category, earphones are the most
sold item on the platform along with refurbished iPhones, showcasing significant popularity and
the trust users place in pre-owned yet high-quality devices. In the food category, Burgers
claimed the title of the most sold item of the year.
During the fervor of the World Cup, consumer choices were notable with burger and pizza
orders soaring. Interestingly, the World Cup season saw a surge in burger sales, particularly in
cities like Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore.

Paytm se ONDC Network 2023 report also delves into the diverse culinary preferences across
different regions of India.
Delhi has emerged as a gastronomic hub, securing the title of the city with most food orders in
North India. The evenings in the northern part of the country witness a surge in orders for
traditional snacks like samosa and chhole bhature. However, the crown jewel of Delhi’s culinary
landscape remains pizza, reigning as the most ordered item.
Heading south, the region showcases a distinct fondness for biryani, surpassing its northern
counterpart in the frequency of biryani orders. Bangalore, known for its vibrant food culture,
claims the throne as the most ordering city in the south. It witnessed a blend of traditional and
contemporary tastes, with biryani and pizza emerging as the most ordered food item.
Interestingly, South India ordered breakfast the most whereas Mumbai loved ordering desserts.
Majority of the food orders were placed between 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Paytm ONDC continued to enhance its culinary offerings by onboarding over 100 new
restaurants for food delivery in the last three months. This expansion provided users with a
broader spectrum of choices, contributing to the platform’s overall appeal.
Majority of the grocery orders occurred around 7 pm to 9 pm, indicating peak hours for
convenient and efficient shopping. Bangalore emerged as the city with the highest number in
the Grocery Category.

The ONDC Grocery section has become a diverse marketplace, hosting over 100 Direct-to-
Consumer (D2C) brands. This curated selection ensures users have access to a wide array of
quality products, enhancing their overall shopping experience.
In the category of Whirlpool products, Lucknow emerged as the top-selling city on the Paytm
ONDC platform, showcasing regional variations in consumer preferences.
Paytm se ONDC Network Spokesperson said, “The rich insights derived from the diverse and
dynamic choices made by consumers across various categories in 2023 offer more than just a
glimpse; they stand as confirmation to the platform’s continuous evolution. Paytm se ONDC
Network is not just adapting; it is thriving in a realm where consumer preferences drive
innovation and redefine the future of digital commerce.”

To spread the joy of Thanksgiving, Platform 65 surprises customers with exclusive food hampers

Telugu super news,Hyderabad, 24 November 2023:Platform 65, the largest toy train-themed restaurant celebrated the spirit of Thanksgiving by spreading joy and warmth. In a heartwarming gesture, recognizing the pivotal role customers have played in the restaurant’s journey, Platform 65 thanked them by giving away exclusive food hampers.

The restaurant distributed thoughtfully curated food hampers, each filled with a delicious assortment of holiday-inspired dishes, ensuring that families are able to enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal together.

In addition to the food hamper, customers were surprised with a selection of goodies that added an extra touch of sweetness and delight to the occasion. The carefully crafted greeting cards, bearing heartfelt messages from the Platform 65 team, conveyed the spirit of thankfulness. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Srikanth Bandaru, Corporate General Manager, Platform 65, and V H Suresh, Corporate Executive Chef.

On this special occasion Mr. Sadhgun Patha, Managing Director of Platform 65, said “Our toy train-themed restaurant is not just about serving delicious meals, it’s also about creating a magical experience. Thanksgiving provided us with the perfect opportunity to give back to the community that has embraced us with open arms. Thanksgiving is a time for showing gratitude, and we are truly thankful for the support and love we have received from our customers.”

Mr. Venkatesh Gopisetty, Vice President of Platform 65, shared his thoughts on the occasion, “This initiative is a small token of our appreciation for the trust and loyalty our community has shown us. We hope these thoughtfully curated parcels bring joy and warmth to our customers during this special season.”

The success of the Thanksgiving event will reinforce the restaurant’s dedication to blending creativity with culinary excellence. As the holiday season unfolds, Platform 65 looks forward to continuing its tradition of gratitude and creating magical moments for its customers.

Maruti Suzuki brings ‘Xpress Car Loans’ feature on their Smart Finance platform in partnership with HDFC Bank

Telugu super news,National, August 11, 2023: Maruti Suzuki India Limited had launched India’s first online end-to-end car financing platform – Maruti Suzuki Smart Finance in 2020 with integrated finance offering in the sales journey, aimed at providing an easy and convenient car financing solution to the prospective car buyers. The platform empowers customers by letting them check and compare offers from multiple finance partners, customize and choose best offers with transparency and apply loan digitally from anywhere, thus enhancing customer experience.

Maruti Suzuki now brings an instant loan feature – HDFC Bank ‘Xpress Car Loans’ on Maruti Suzuki Smart Finance platform to meet the evolving need of digital savvy customers. Further facilitating seamless car financing solutions, the introduction of the HDFC Bank ‘Xpress Car Loans’ feature will make the car buying experience even more convenient for prospective Maruti Suzuki customers.  

Fortifying their partnership, the introduction of this exciting feature will enable loan disbursal to eligible customers from their choice of available financiers within 30 minutes, allowing them to get their new Maruti Suzuki car financed from the comfort of their homes, without any hassle. This end-to-end digital car financing journey is completely paperless, with all the verifications required for the loan (E-KYC, Video KYC and Address Verification) carried out digitally on a real-time basis.

The roll-out of the HDFC Bank ‘Xpress Car Loans’ feature was announced in the presence of Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, and Mr. Arvind Kapil, Country Head, Retail Asset, HDFC Bank, along with other senior officials.

Rolling out the customer-centric feature, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Enhancing the end-to-end car financing journey for our customers, we are proud to announce the launch of HDFC Bank ‘Xpress Car Loans’ feature on our Smart Finance platform. Since the inception of the platform in 2020, Maruti Suzuki Smart Finance has disbursed loans to over 1 million customers. And with the roll-out of this customer friendly feature, we will now be able to facilitate loan disbursal in under 30 minutes for our potential customers as per their eligibility. It is our firm belief that this feature on our platform in partnership with HDFC Bank, will allow us to cater to customers in owning a car of their choice in the most seamless manner.”

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Arvind Kapil, Country Head, Retail Assets, HDFC Bank, said, “Since the beginning of our partnership with Maruti Suzuki, our journey has been fruitful, and we have constantly discovered new ways to enhance customer financing experiences. Being the No. 1 OEM and No. 1 Automobile financiers, we firmly believe Indian consumers must enjoy world class car buying experience enabled by a smooth finance process. The roll-out of the HDFC Bank ‘Xpress Car Loans’ feature on Maruti Suzuki’s Smart Finance platform, will further help create a faster, convenient, and unified digital journey for car buyers. Xpress Car Loans is industry’s first end-to-end digital car loan platform. Since inception 75000+ customer have benefited without having a need to submit any paper for their car loan needs.”

Further strengthening its regional OTT app assortment, Tata Play Binge adds ReelDrama to its platform

Tata Play Binge adds ReelDrama


Telugu super news,20th December 2022:
 Facilitating availability, accessibility and affordability for OTT consumption, Tata Play Binge today announced another OTT partner integration to the platform. ReelDrama, an OTT platform for bespoke Assamese content will now be available on Tata Play Binge.

Expanding its regional offerings, Tata Play Binge with its extensive partnership deals with 18 OTT apps, endeavors to present viewers compelling content from all major and regional players across the country in just one click. With 18 apps under one roof, the platform hosts an extensive library of movies, TV shows, web originals, and LIVE Sports all under one roof.  

The latest addition, ReelDrama is a homegrown Assamese OTT platform known to bring alive the culture of Assam in all its glory by blending entertainment with education. Celebrated Assamese titles like Rhino Express, Fisaa, Trojan, Ratnakar, Tomar Opekkhyat and more, along with ‘snackable entertainment’ through short form videos, spanning from music to poetry, stand-up comedy to cooking, devotional shows etc. will now be available for the subscribers of Tata Play Binge.   

Commenting on the addition of ReelDrama, Tata Play’s Chief Commercial and Content Officer, Pallavi Puri said“One of the ideas behind Tata Play Binge is to bring to the fore diverse content from various cultures of India into the mainstream. ReelDrama’s content slate consists of Assamese cult movies and new-age cinema from the region, which we believe will add another flavor to the entire offering of Tata Play Binge.”

Tata Play Binge adds ReelDrama

ReelDrama Director, Mrs. Kuheli Dasgupta said, the objective of ReelDrama is to provide an alternative platform for talented Assamese filmmakers to showcase their craft to a larger section of Assamese- speaking viewers. The association with Tata Binge will aid our effort to reach out to a wider audience, not only in Assam but also in the entire country. 

ReelDrama will join the band of most popular OTT platforms on Binge like Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, MX Player, Voot Select, Lionsgate Play, hoichoi, Planet Marathi, NammaFlix, Chaupal, SunNxt, Hungama Play, Eros Now, ShemarooMe, Voot Kids, Curiosity Stream, EPIC ON, and DocuBay. Content from all these platforms is available to the viewers of Tata Play Binge through a single subscription and single user interface.