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Value for money: Express Parcel Post is all about value for money. It costs just Rs 25 within the city for 2 kg parcels and Rs 40 for towns within 500 km. The tariff is based on weight slab and distance. The first weight slab is 2 kg and the subsequent weight slab 1 kg. We have five distance slabs: Local, upto 500 km, 501- 1000 km, 1001 – 2000 km and above 2000 km.
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- Money Back Guarantee: In case of loss or damage of the parcel, compensation is paid upto a maximum of Rs 500.
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Business Parcels: Express Parcel Post is all about providing total distribution solutions to the customers This is a contractual service based on business agreement between the Department of Posts and the customer. As one of the leading players for delivery solutions in India, Express Parcel Post helps the businesses by providing on-time and value-for money services.
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Retail Parcels: Express Parcel Post services are also available for the retail customers at Retail Parcel rates. The express parcels can be booked at any of the Speed Post booking centres across the country. When you want to send your parcels or gifts to your friends or relatives, Express Parcel Post Retail provides ideal solution. It’s fast ! It’s reliable !
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| Optional services at additional cost: |
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| Payment options for customers : |
- Cash: Customers can pay the amount by cash at the time of booking.
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- Stamps and franks : Customers can also use stamps or franks for payment.
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Deposit account: Based on the monthly booking, customers can deposit the required amount under Express Account and the bill will be debited to the account. At the end of the month (or as soon as the deposit amount comes near zero) , the monthly invoice will be sent to the customer.
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| Rate structure for Business Parcel: |
Category |
Rate upto 2kg |
For every additional KG 3kg to 10 kg |
For every additional KG beyond 10 kg |
Local |
25 |
3 |
2 |
Upto 500 km |
40 |
5 |
4 |
501 – 1000 km |
50 |
10 |
8 |
1001-2000 km |
60 |
20 |
15 |
Above 2000 km |
80 |
25 |
20 |
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Plus services tax and education cess as applicable |
- Maximum weight limit 35 kg
- Distance between stations will be calculated as per the Railway Time Table
- ‘Local’ refers to the localities served by all Town Delivery offices within the city
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| Rate structure for Retail Parcel: |
| For Retail Parcels, the rate structure will be as follows |
Distance Category |
Rate upto 2 Kg. |
For every additional KG |
Local |
Rs 35 |
Rs 5 |
Upto 500 Kms |
Rs 50 |
Rs 8 |
501-1000 Kms |
Rs 60 |
Rs 12 |
1001-2000 Kms |
Rs 70 |
Rs 25 |
Above 2000 Kms |
Rs 90 |
Rs 35 |
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Plus services tax and education cess as applicable |