Shipping and delivery
India Post parcel rates: Speed Post by weight and distance
By Sylvr Founder's Desk · Last checked 4 Nov 2026
A 500 g Speed Post parcel to the rest of India costs ₹90 at the counter and ₹47 on a business contract, GST extra. Contract rates need an India Post business account. Retail rates are what a walk-in sender pays. Source: Department of Posts, read 4 Nov 2026.
Retail rates (walk-in), GST extra
Source: Department of Posts, read 4 Nov 2026.
| Weight | Local | Within state | Metro | Rest of India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 500 g | ₹28 | ₹76 | ₹82 | ₹90 |
| 501 g to 1 kg | ₹48 | ₹101 | ₹137 | ₹143 |
| Each extra 500 g, to 5 kg | ₹20 | ₹25 | ₹55 | ₹53 |
| Each extra kg above 5 kg | ₹35 | ₹60 | ₹95 | ₹120 |
Contract rates (India Post business account), GST extra
Contract rates need an India Post business account. Source: Department of Posts, read 4 Nov 2026.
| Weight | Local | Within state | Metro | Rest of India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 500 g | ₹28 | ₹36 | ₹40 | ₹47 |
| 501 g to 1 kg | ₹31 | ₹49 | ₹65 | ₹71 |
| Each extra 500 g, to 5 kg | ₹3 | ₹13 | ₹25 | ₹24 |
| Each extra kg above 5 kg | ₹15 | ₹25 | ₹60 | ₹65 |
Delivery times and other charges
Source: Department of Posts, read 4 Nov 2026; Department of Posts, checked 4 Nov 2026.
| Item | On record |
|---|---|
| Delivery time, local | 1–2 days |
| Delivery time, metro | 1–3 days |
| Delivery time, rest of India | 4–5 days |
| Proof of delivery | ₹10 |
| Pickup | Not published |
| Cash on delivery | Not published |
| Return to origin | Not published |
| Maximum weight | 35 kg gross maximum |
| Tariff in force from | Tariff effective 1 Aug 2026 (S.O. 4241(E)) |
Sources
Every figure above is here. A page with a figure and no source here does not publish.
- indiapost.gov.in/mailproducts/domesticservices/speedpostparceldomestic, read 4 Nov 2026. Open the source ↗
Questions founders ask
Is GST included in India Post parcel rates?
No. The tariff is GST extra; India Post says GST is levied 'as applicable' (rate not stated).
Who gets the contract rates?
Senders with an India Post business account. Everyone else pays the retail rate at the counter.