Overview

• Effective October 1, the Department of Posts has notified a revised Inland Speed Post tariff alongside product updates.
• Local-area rates are set at Rs 19 for up to 50 g, Rs 24 for 50–250 g, and Rs 28 for 250–500 g.
• For distance-based mail, items up to 50 g draw a Rs 47 charge across bands, with 50–250 g minimums of Rs 59 around 200 km and Rs 77 for over 2,000 km.
• Overall distance-based tariffs have been rationalised into a Rs 70–93 range, with GST shown separately and applicable to Speed Post items.
• New features include OTP-based secure delivery, online booking and payment, SMS and real-time updates, and registration offered as an optional add-on.