Indian Railways’ OSOP network tops 2,300 outlets, delivers Rs 162 crore in local-product sales
One Station One Product outlets now operate at more than 2,000 railway stations, generating cumulative sales of Rs 162.39 crore since the scheme launched in March 2022. The programme has supported over 1.54 lakh local artisans, producers and other beneficiaries.
What happened
Indian Railways’ OSOP network has grown to over 2,300 outlets across 2,000-plus stations, generating Rs 162.39 crore in sales for local artisans and small
Key facts
- Over 2,300 OSOP outlets
- More than 2,000 railway stations
- Rs 162.39 crore cumulative sales
- Over 1.54 lakh beneficiaries
- Nearly 1.5 lakh direct beneficiaries
- Launched March 25, 2022
- 15-day pilot at 19 stations
- Rs 500-Rs 1,000 registration fee for 15 days
- West Bengal: 378 units
- Maharashtra: 205 units
- Tamil Nadu: 199 units
- Uttar Pradesh: 196 units
Why this matters
The scheme’s reach to more than 1.54 lakh artisans and producers makes OSOP a sizable partnership channel for brands seeking local sourcing, marketplace distribution and public-sector retail access.
What to watch
- Monthly or annual OSOP sales growth versus outlet additions, especially sales per outlet.
- Expansion into major tourist stations, suburban commuter nodes, airports, metro interchanges or onboard train retail.
- New Railway Board rules on kiosk contracts, rents, product eligibility, quality certification or digital-payment requirements.
- Evidence of repeatable national brands emerging from OSOP suppliers or partnerships with e-commerce and modern-trade chains.
- Vendor complaints, product-quality incidents, inventory gaps or outlet closures that indicate operating-model stress.
- Introduce station-tiered assortments, with compact impulse-purchase ranges for commuter hubs and larger regional discovery formats at tourist and junction stations.
- Track sales per outlet, repeat purchase, stock availability and vendor retention rather than relying primarily on outlet count and cumulative sales.
- Build centralized quality, packaging and food-safety standards for products intended to scale beyond a single station or region.
- Enable QR-led product provenance, digital catalogs and home-delivery links so travelers can reorder after their journey.
- Use OSOP sales data to identify regional brands suitable for procurement by larger retailers, hospitality groups and e-commerce platforms.