Express Parcel

What is Express Parcel?

We offer you one more convenient solution to your delivery needs. A contractual service that assures express and guaranteed deliveries of your parcels up to  35 kgs, through Surface Transport.

In what ways is it different from other parcel service ?

Firstly, this service is available only on a contactual basis to corporsate customers who send parcels regularly or in large volumes.

Secondly, the Express Parcel Post items get a separate and preferential treatment in sorting and transmission.This is why it assures guaranteed delivery within a specific time frame. 

What are the other Special features of Express parcel Post, compared to other traditional parcel post items?

Express Parcel Post is a special value added services for our regular corporate customers, who deal in large volumes, with the following features :

  • Credit facility is available to those corporate customers who enroll themselves as BNPL (Book Now Pay   Later) customers.
  • Volume based discounts are available and customers are given free pick up facility.
  • VPP service on payment of VPP charges.
  • Insurance facilities is also available on Express Parcel Post.

Is there any weight limit or restriction about the dimension of the EPP items ?

The maximum weight limit for an EPP item is 35 kgs. EPP items should not exceed 1.50 meters for any one dimension, or 3 meters for the sum of lemgth and the greatest circumference measured in one dimension other than that of the length.

What can be consigned under Express Parcel Post ?

Anything may be sent through Express Parcel Post except certain class of articles that are prohibited under Rule 19,19A & 20 of the Indian Post Office Act, 1898.

What is the tariff for Express Parcel Post service ?

Based on the distance and weight of the parcel, the rate structure is as follows:

Weight Local Upto
500 kms
501 -
1000 kms
1001 -
2000 kms
Above
2000 kms
Upto 3 Kgs Rs 10
per Kg
Rs 15
per Kg
Rs 20
per Kg
Rs 25
per Kg
Rs 35
per Kg
For every additional
1 kg above 3 Kgs
Rs 3 Rs 5 Rs 13 Rs 25

Is Satisfaction Guaranteed ?

Yes. If the delivery norms are not met, charges will be refunded. In case of loss or damage, the compensation is limited toRs. 500 or actual value of Parcel Post / damaged, whichever is less.  If it is insured the insured amount is payable. Track & Trace facility can also be provided for EPP articles.

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