Department of Posts and NSE sign MoU to distribute mutual funds through India Post
The Department of Posts signed an MoU with the National Stock Exchange in New Delhi on 10 February 2026 to distribute mutual fund products through India Post's network of over 1.64 lakh post offices.
Summary
The Department of Posts (DoP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in New Delhi on 10 February 2026 to distribute mutual fund products through India Post's network of over 1.64 lakh post offices. Selected postal employees will be trained and onboarded as certified mutual fund distributors using NSE's mutual fund platform, subject to NISM certification and regulatory compliance. The aim is to improve last-mile access to mutual funds, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.
Key facts
- Date
- 10 February 2026, New Delhi
- Parties
- Department of Posts and NSE
- Network
- Over 1.64 lakh post offices
- Model
- Postal staff as certified mutual fund distributors on NSE platform
Practice MCQs 1 questions
With which stock exchange did the Department of Posts sign an MoU on 10 February 2026 to distribute mutual funds through post offices?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — National Stock Exchange (NSE)
The Department of Posts signed the MoU with the National Stock Exchange of India to use its mutual fund platform.