India Post to Offer Demat, IPO & Mutual Fund Services Through 1.65 Lakh Post Offices

New Delhi:  The Department of Posts has signed an agreement with StockHolding Services Limited (SSL) to expand access to regulated capital market services across India, using the country’s vast postal network.

Under the partnership, citizens will be able to access services such as demat and trading accounts, mutual funds, IPOs, and other investment products through India Post’s 1.65 lakh post offices, including those in deep rural and remote areas.

The services will be delivered through digital links and QR-code based platforms, supported by investor awareness and financial literacy programmes to help first-time and small investors make informed decisions.

The agreement was signed at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a major step towards financial inclusion and democratization of capital market access in India.