BD Section

SPEED POST – SALIENT FEATURES There are 89 sorting hubs. Time bound delivery (24 to 72 Hours) Letters, Parcels, Packets – up to 35 Kgs Money back guarantee Free pickup facility for booking

SPEED POST – SALIENT FEATURES Franked articles accepted Book now pay later (credit facility) Special discount for bulk mailers; For monthly business of Rs.50,000 and above ranging from 5% to 20%

Domestic Speed Post tariff:- Weight Local   Rs. 200 kms 201 to 1000 kms 1001 to 2000 Above 2000 kms Upto to 50 gms *12 25* 51 to 200 20 25 30 50 60 201 to 500 40 45 70 80 Addl 500 gms 05 7.50 15 *Inclusive of Service Tax and Education Cess.  Service Tax has to be calculated @ 10% and Education cess @ 3% on service tax. Fee for Proof of Delivery (POD) … Rs. 10

Express Parcel Post Only for Corporate Customers on Contract Maximum weight 35 Kgs By surface transport Booking at Speed Post Centers Time bound delivery Delivery at the Door step If undelivered within norms, EPP charges refunded.

EPP Tariff Category In KMs Rate up to 2 Kg Every addl Kg (3 to 10 Kg) Every addl Kg beyond 10 Kg Local 25 3 2 Up to 500 40 5 4 501 - 1000 50 10 8 1001-2000 60 20 15 Above 2000 80

EPP - Retail All customers can book Not a contractual service Service available in Speed post centers Maximum weight limit 35 Kgs Sent only by surface transport No credit facility Door to door delivery irrespective of weight

EPP- Retail Tariff Category In KMs Rate up to 2 Kg In Rs. Every addl Kg in Rs. Local 35 5 Up to 500 50 8 501 - 1000 60 12 1001-2000 70 25 Above 2000 90

Difference between parcel & EPP Tariff on weight Tariff on weight and distance No time bound delivery Time bound delivery Maximum weight 20 kg Max.Wt 35 kg No service tax Service tax& EC Booked at all Pos Selected PO & SP centres No refund of postage Refund if not delivered with in norms

Business Post India Post provides pre mailing activity Collection at the premises Inserting Gumming Labeling Addressing Franking

Business Post.. Nominal charges, in addition to usual Postage Charges to be paid in advance Facility available at all Business Post centres Bulk customers, Banks, Corporate offices are benefited One stop solution to bulk Mailers.

Charges for premailing activities Operation ordinary Regd Collection 0.20 0.30 Folding before insertion 0.40 Insertion 0.10 Gumming 0.03 Franking Manual addressing Sealing Pasting preprinted labels gummed 0.02

Bill Mail Service Financial statement, Bills without personal communication sent at least once in 90 days under BMS Advertisement allowed , not exclusive publicity Within the District only Minimum Number- 5000

Bill Mail Service.. Concessional tariff: Upto 50 gms Rs.3.00 Additional 50 gms Rs.2.00 Service authorized by Divisions Mailer to present pre-sorted bundles.

National Bill Mail Service For other Districts Minimum number 10,000 Would be treated as 1st class articles Tariff: Up to 50 grams Rs.5.00 Additional 50 grams Rs.2.00

Exercise – 3

e-Post Greetings, Messages sent electronically Message (printed, hand written) any language can be sent in A-4 Size paper Messages are scanned and sent electronically (internet) by Post office Receiving office down loads, prints and sent out for delivery Just Rs.10/- per addressee, per page.

Direct Post Unaddressed Mails Any brochures, pamphlets or letters Charges: Within city: 20 gms = Rs.1.50 per article Inter city : 20 gms = Rs.2.00 per article Generally minimum 1000 pieces Postman will deliver in the locality as desired by the Mailer

Retail Post Payment/Collection of bills Sale of application forms Telephone/Electricity/Water Sale of application forms Passport application/University application etc Wage disbursement under NREGS Railway Ticket Reservation/Air ticketing

Retail Post Sale of Recharge Coupons Address verification Sale of Foreign Exchange Pension payment Sale of Gold Coins

Logistic Post Available only between two fixed stations/cities Any material other than prohibited one can be sent Minimum charge is Rs.50 plus docket charge of Rs.100/ Tariff based on weight and volume

MEDIA POST Product/Services advertised on postal stationery, postal vans, Letter Boxes etc Corporate customers/Govt Organizations/Private institutions Requisition for media post to be sent to CPMG of the area.

Exercise - 4

Miscellaneous work in BD The targets in various BD products should be properly fixed among Divisional Heads Ensure prompt receipt of ‘Business Performance Report’ and keep watch over the achievement of targets periodically. Ensure that Marketing Executives in the Divisions are taking interest in marketing India Post products

Miscellaneous work in BD Ensure after sale service is being extended to our customers and if there are any hurdles take remedial measures. Ensure maintenance of proper liaison with Directorate.

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