Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday launched three new time-definite express delivery services under the Department of Posts, marking a significant step toward modernising the country’s logistics network. The initiative is aimed at enhancing delivery speed, reliability, and technological integration in line with the government’s broader “Viksit Bharat” vision.
The newly introduced services—24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post, and 24 Speed Post Parcel—are designed to cater to both individual and business needs with guaranteed delivery timelines. The launch event was attended by Minister of State Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani and senior officials, following successful pilot runs conducted across multiple locations.
A key highlight of the initiative is the 24 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel services, which promise next-day (D+1) delivery between six major metro cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. These services come with assured delivery timelines, compensation in case of delays, real-time tracking, and OTP-based delivery confirmation. Deliveries will also be carried out on Sundays and holidays, excluding national holidays.
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Meanwhile, the 48 Speed Post service offers two-day (D+2) delivery for documents between the same metro cities. It includes features such as end-to-end tracking and SMS alerts, ensuring transparency and reliability for users. The government expects these offerings to significantly improve logistics efficiency across key urban corridors.
According to the Communications Ministry, the services are particularly geared toward supporting e-commerce firms, MSMEs, and start-ups by enabling faster and more dependable parcel movement. The rollout has begun with live bookings at select post offices in major cities, with plans to expand coverage to Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities in a phased manner.
Speaking at the launch, Scindia described the move as a “moment of renewal” for India Post, emphasising its evolution into a modern logistics provider. The initiative is part of broader efforts during the Amrit Kaal to strengthen India’s logistics infrastructure, with a focus on speed, efficiency, and customer-centric services, reinforcing the postal department’s role as a trusted national logistics partner.
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