Flipkart partners with India Post to boost last mile parcel delivery

E-commerce major Flipkart has signed an agreement with the Department of Posts for efficient last mile parcel delivery, an official statement said on Friday.

The partnership aims to leverage the delivery network of the Department of Posts along with Flipkart's strong presence in India's e-commerce sector to provide efficient, reliable and customer-centric parcel delivery solutions across the country, the statement said.

''The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, and Flipkart India Private Limited have signed an agreement for last mile parcel delivery services. Under the agreement, the Department of Posts will provide last mile delivery services for Flipkart shipments across India,'' the statement said.

With this pact, Flipkart will utilise India Post's extensive network for parcel delivery services across urban, semi-urban and rural areas, including remote and underserved regions.

The services will include delivery of prepaid and cash-on-delivery parcels, OTP-based delivery authentication and real-time shipment tracking.

''The agreement focuses on faster deliveries, improved operational coordination and seamless technology integration for efficient parcel movement and delivery. The collaboration is expected to further strengthen the logistics infrastructure supporting India's rapidly growing e-commerce sector,'' the statement added.

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