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24 Speed Post: Next-Day Delivery Service by India Post

18 March 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRS24 Speed Post:Next-Day DeliveryService by IndiaPost18 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India Post introduced a premium service that promises delivery the day after booking, beginning in six big cities.

Key facts

  • Service: 24 Speed Post, launched 17 March 2026 by the Department of Posts (Ministry of Communications).
  • D+1 delivery: parcel arrives the day after booking, with better tracking and security.
  • First phase: all PIN codes in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Objectives

  • Dependable next-day delivery.
  • Stronger express logistics network.
  • Help for businesses and individuals with urgent items; better competitiveness against private couriers.

Exam angle

  • Launch: 17 March 2026.
  • D+1 meaning: next day after booking.

Test yourself

1. What does D+1 delivery mean under India Post's 24 Speed Post?

D+1 means the parcel arrives the day after booking.

2. Which ministry's Department of Posts launched 24 Speed Post?

The Department of Posts sits under the Ministry of Communications.

3. Which of these cities is in the first phase of 24 Speed Post?

The six metros are New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

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