The Tribune · 22 Oct, 13:22 · Business briefing

Scindia calls for faster digitalisation, business diversification as India Post revenue grows 24 pc to Rs 8,212.7 crore

India Post has reported a significant twenty-four percent revenue increase, reaching Rs 8,212.7 crore.

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India Post has reported a significant twenty-four percent revenue increase, reaching Rs 8,212.7 crore. Minister Scindia has attributed this growth to ongoing efforts and called for accelerated digitalisation and broader business diversification. This development highlights the public sector entity’s strategic pivot towards modern operational models. For professionals, it signals a critical shift in how traditional postal services are being transformed into dynamic, technology-driven logistics and financial service providers, reflecting wider trends in state-owned enterprise reform and digital adoption across India’s infrastructure sector.

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