Department of Posts earns ₹15,296 crore in FY 2025–26, up 16%; Parcels grow 69%
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on 20 April 2026 that the Department of Posts earned ₹15,296 crore in FY 2025–26, 16% more than the ₹13,218 crore of FY 2024–25.
Summary
The Department of Posts earned revenue of ₹15,296 crore in FY 2025–26, a 16% rise over ₹13,218 crore in FY 2024–25, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said at its Annual Business Review Meeting in New Delhi on 20 April 2026. The department achieved 88% of its allocated business target of ₹17,546 crore. Citizen Centric Services were the fastest-growing vertical at 70%, Parcels grew 69% and Mail Operations 34%. Chief Postmasters General of all 23 postal circles attended. Scindia said Parcels and Mail must become stronger revenue engines for India Post's transformation.
Key facts
- Revenue FY 2025–26
- ₹15,296 crore (+16% over ₹13,218 crore)
- Target achievement
- 88% of ₹17,546 crore
- Fastest-growing
- Citizen Centric Services +70%
- Parcels / Mail
- +69% / +34%
- Postal circles
- 23
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What revenue did the Department of Posts earn in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹15,296 crore
Revenue was ₹15,296 crore, up 16% from ₹13,218 crore; ₹17,546 crore was the business target.
Which business vertical of the Department of Posts grew fastest in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: D — Citizen Centric Services
Citizen Centric Services grew 70%, ahead of Parcels (69%) and Mail Operations (34%).