Department of Posts Launches ‘24 Speed Post’ for Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery in Six Cities
New Delhi, March 17: The Department of Posts has launched ‘24 Speed Post’, a next-day guaranteed delivery service designed for urgent and time-sensitive consignments. The service was formally launched on March 17, 2026, at the Rangbhawan Auditorium in Akashwani Bhawan.
The launch ceremony was attended by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications, and Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, along with senior officials of the postal department.
The 24 Speed Post service introduces next-day guaranteed delivery (D+1) for consignments sent through the premium postal network. In the first phase, the service will be available in six major metropolitan cities — New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
In addition to the new offering, the department will also provide 24 and 48 Speed Post services, ensuring assured D+1 and D+2 delivery timelines. These services will be supported through dedicated processing windows and priority air transmission, enabling faster handling and transportation of consignments.
The upgraded Speed Post services will include several customer-centric features such as OTP-based secure delivery, end-to-end tracking with SMS alerts, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facility for business customers, free pickup for bulk bookings, API integration, and centralized billing.
The department has also introduced a money-back guarantee in case of delivery delays, reinforcing the reliability of its premium express delivery services.
Officials said the initiative is aimed at strengthening India Post’s express logistics capabilities and enhancing service standards for businesses and individual customers requiring fast and secure delivery solutions.
