Department of Posts and BSE sign MoU for India Post to distribute mutual funds
The Department of Posts and BSE signed an MoU in New Delhi on 12 December 2025 enabling India Post to distribute mutual fund products through its postal network using the BSE StAR MF platform.
Summary
The Department of Posts (DoP) and BSE signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi on 12 December 2025 that enables India Post to act as a distributor of mutual fund products through its postal network. Under the DoP–BSE MoU, selected postal employees will be trained and certified as mutual fund distributors and will transact through BSE StAR MF, the country's largest mutual fund distribution platform, after obtaining the NISM Mutual Fund Distributor certification. The MoU is valid for three years, from 12 December 2025 to 11 December 2028.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 December 2025, New Delhi
- Parties
- Department of Posts and BSE
- Platform
- BSE StAR MF
- Certification
- NISM Mutual Fund Distributor
- Validity
- 12.12.2025 to 11.12.2028 (three years)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Through which platform will India Post employees facilitate mutual fund transactions under the MoU signed between the Department of Posts and BSE on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — BSE StAR MF
PIB 2203264: certified postal officials will facilitate mutual fund transactions through the BSE StAR MF platform.
For how long is the Department of Posts–BSE MoU on mutual fund distribution, signed on 12 December 2025, valid?
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Correct answer: C — Three years
PIB 2203264: the MoU will remain valid for three years from 12.12.2025 to 11.12.2028, with provisions for renewal.