Flipkart partners with India Post for parcel delivery

E-commerce firm Flipkart on Friday said it has partnered with the Department of Posts for the delivery of parcels to consumers through India Post.

Through this partnership, Flipkart will gain access to the Department of Posts’ vast network of over 1.6 lakh post offices. This will enable wider market reach, improved delivery efficiency and enhanced serviceability, particularly in remote and rural locations, the e-commerce platform said in a statement. “Under the agreement, the Department of Posts will provide last-mile delivery services for Flipkart shipments across India,” the statement said.

As part of the collaboration, Flipkart will utilise India Post’s extensive network for parcel delivery services across urban, semi-urban and rural areas, including remote and underserved regions.

“The services include delivery of prepaid and COD (cash-on-delivery) parcels, OTP-based delivery authentication and real-time shipment tracking,” the statement said.

In December, the department had signed a similar agreement with Amazon India.