India Post crosses ₹4,000 crore quarterly revenue for two consecutive quarters; H1 FY 2026-27 revenue ₹8,212.7 crore
The Department of Posts crossed ₹4,000 crore in quarterly revenue for two consecutive quarters for the first time, earning ₹8,212.7 crore in H1 of FY 2026-27 (24% growth) and ₹4,201.5 crore in Q2, as announced on 22 October 2026.
Summary
The Department of Posts (India Post) crossed the ₹4,000 crore quarterly revenue mark for two consecutive quarters for the first time, as reviewed by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on 22 October 2026. Revenue in the first half of FY 2026-27 (April-September 2026) was ₹8,212.7 crore, a 24% year-on-year rise over ₹6,636 crore, while Q2 (July-September 2026) earned ₹4,201.5 crore. All six business verticals grew, with Parcels up 71% and Postal Life Insurance/Rural PLI up 44%.
Key facts
- Milestone
- ₹4,000 crore+ quarterly revenue for 2 consecutive quarters (first time)
- H1 FY 2026-27 revenue
- ₹8,212.7 crore (+24% YoY)
- H1 previous year
- ₹6,636 crore
- Q2 revenue
- ₹4,201.5 crore (+25% YoY)
- Parcels growth
- 71%
- PLI/RPLI growth
- 44%
- Reviewed by
- Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Communications Minister, 22 October 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India Post's revenue in the first half (April-September) of FY 2026-27, as announced in October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹8,212.7 crore
Which business vertical of India Post recorded the highest year-on-year growth (71%) in Q2 of FY 2026-27?
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Correct answer: A — Parcels