India Post's Kerala Circle posts 10% revenue growth, rolls out parcel pickup and 24-hour intra-state delivery

Kerala Postal Circle launched Pick Post Express (doorstep parcel pickup), Capital Express (24-hour intra-state delivery), and Green Express (live-plant transport). A shift from rail to 13 Road Transport Networks replaces 8 train routes, cutting transit costs 43% and saving ₹6 crore annually across 941 Grama Panchayats.

— Source publishedWed, 27 May, 2026, 12:35 IST·First seen Wed, 27 May, 2026, 12:46 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

India Post · Kerala Postal Circle posted 10% revenue growth in FY26 and launched parcel pickup (Pick Post Express), 24-hour intra-state delivery (Capital

Key facts

  • 10% revenue growth FY25-26
  • 16% national revenue growth
  • 13 RTNs replacing 8 train routes
  • 43% transit cost reduction
  • ₹6 crore annual savings
  • 941 Grama Panchayats

Why this matters

India Post's expanded parcel and specialty services (live plants, intra-state 24-hr) open partnership and white-label fulfillment opportunities for retailers seeking rural reach across 941 panchayats.