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India Posts targets Rs 4000 crore revenue jump as post offices become profit centers this year

Economy
Published on 11 May 2026
India Posts targets Rs 4000 crore revenue jump as post offices become profit centers this year

Delivery hours and accountability get a major upgrade

The Department of Posts aims for a Rs 4,000 crore revenue increase this year, building on a Rs 2,100 crore rise in the previous fiscal year. Officials say post offices are being reshaped into profit centers, with operational changes like 24-hour delivery and longer hours, alongside tighter accountability and performance monitoring to sustain growth.

  • Department of Posts targets Rs 4,000 crore incremental revenue growth
  • Growth follows Rs 2,100 crore increase last fiscal year
  • Post offices are being transformed into profit centers
  • Moves include 24-hour delivery, extended hours, and stronger monitoring
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