India Post, under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, recorded its highest-ever first-quarter revenue of Rs 4,009 crore in Q1 of FY 2026-27, crossing the Rs 4,000 crore milestone for the first time. This marks a 22% year-on-year growth over the same quarter of FY 2025-26 and represents 81% of the quarterly target of Rs 4,951 crore. The figures were reviewed at the Quarterly Business Review Meeting held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, chaired by Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, with Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani present. The department is working toward an ambitious annual revenue target of Rs 19,803 crore for FY 2026-27. Performance across all six business verticals was assessed. Citizen-Centric Services (CCS) recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 86%, followed by Parcel (50%), Post/Mail (42%), International Relations & Global Business (34%), PLI/RPLI (20%) and Post Office Savings Bank (10%). Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal were the top three performing postal circles overall. The Minister noted a sharp reduction in branch offices with zero business transactions and an improvement in the Expenditure Coverage Ratio (ECR), which rose from 28% to 32% including pension, and from 41% to 47% excluding pension. Scindia encouraged peer learning among circles and a cluster-based approach, while directing focused attention on the Parcel, Post and IR&GB verticals to meet the department's business goals for the year.
India Post posts record Q1 revenue of over Rs 4,000 crore, up 22% year-on-year
India Post recorded its highest-ever Q1 revenue of Rs 4,009 crore in FY 2026-27, up 22% year-on-year and crossing the Rs 4,000 crore mark for the first time, achieving 81% of its quarterly target.
Key facts
- India Post earned Rs 4,009 crore in Q1 FY 2026-27 — its highest-ever quarterly revenue and the first time it crossed Rs 4,000 crore.
- The revenue grew 22% year-on-year and met 81% of the Rs 4,951 crore quarterly target; the annual target is Rs 19,803 crore.
- Figures were reviewed at the Quarterly Business Review Meeting at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, chaired by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
- Among six verticals, Citizen-Centric Services grew most at 86%, followed by Parcel (50%) and Post (42%).
- Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal were the top three postal circles; the Expenditure Coverage Ratio improved to 32% with pension and 47% excluding pension.
Practice MCQ from this story
SolveTap an option below. Correct or incorrect feedback appears instantly.
Which of the following business verticals of India Post recorded the highest year-on-year growth in Q1 of FY 2026-27?
Citizen-Centric Services (CCS) recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 86% in Q1 FY 2026-27, ahead of Parcel (50%), Post (42%), IR&GB (34%), PLI/RPLI (20%) and POSB (10%).
Source: Press Information Bureau
Frequently asked questions
What was India Post's revenue in Q1 of FY 2026-27?
India Post earned Rs 4,009 crore, its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, crossing the Rs 4,000 crore mark for the first time — a 22% year-on-year increase.
Which business vertical of India Post grew the fastest?
Citizen-Centric Services (CCS) recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 86%, followed by Parcel at 50% and Post at 42%.
What is India Post's annual revenue target for FY 2026-27?
The department is targeting Rs 19,803 crore in annual revenue; the Q1 collection of Rs 4,009 crore was 81% of the quarterly target of Rs 4,951 crore.
Was this useful?
Share corrections or missing exam angles with the editorial team.
Send feedback