Post Office
Govt overhauls postal export regulations to boost e-commerce exports
Government aligns postal exports with those from ports and airports, extending duty and tax refund benefits to e-commerce shipments to ease compliance for small businesses and boost overseas sales.
4 min read16 Jan 2026FDs vs small savings schemes: Which one should you choose and why?
For the eighth consecutive quarter, the government has kept the interest rates for small savings schemes unchanged.
2 min read2 Jan 2026From Africa to west Asia, India Post widens e-comm export map as US tariffs bite
India has added 50 countries to India Post's International Tracked Packet Service, promoting e-commerce exports. This expansion aims to support small businesses and diversify markets affected by US tariffs.
6 min read2 Jan 2026Assured returns: Explore these 7 small savings schemes offering up to 8% annual returns; check list here
From PPF & SCSS to KVP, there are several post office savings schemes which offer consistent returns in the range of 7-8.2 per cent a year to investors
2 min read6 Nov 2025India to resume postal services to US from 15 October - 'Tariffs will remain unchanged'
India is set to resume postal services to the United States after the same was stopped on August 22, 2025 following Executive Order 14324 issued by the US administration, which suspended the de minimis treatment for all postal shipments.
2 min read14 Oct 20256 government schemes that offer higher returns than FDs
Finology Research Desk has compiled a list of the 6 government schemes that currently offer higher returns than FDs. These can help protect your capital, provide stable income, secure your child's future, and keep your money safe from inflation.
6 min read20 Jun 2025Juneteenth 2025: History, significance, and what’s open or closed on the federal holiday — Everything you need to know
Juneteenth 2025, a US federal holiday observed on June 19, may affect services at banks, the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and post offices. Here's what to expect regarding closures and operations on this day.
1 min read16 Jun 2025Budget push: India Post’s 150,000-office overhaul to unlock logistics partnerships
Announced in Budget 2025, India Post’s rural revamp aims to enhance e-commerce logistics. But it will have to solve challenges like lack of technology and agility.
2 min read2 Feb 2025Post office schemes: 8 financial instruments offer assured return up to 8.2%
Public Provident Fund has been offering an interest of 7.1 percent per annum with effect from Jan 1, 2024. The minimum investment one can make is ₹500 while the maximum is ₹1.5 lakh in a financial year.
2 min read19 Nov 2024Small savings schemes: What are the latest interest rates offered to depositors?
Conservative investors often look for fixed income instruments such as fixed deposits (FDs), debt mutual funds and small savings schemes, which are also known as post office savings schemes. There are a number of options available under small savings schemes which are listed below
2 min read4 Aug 2024