India Post Joins ONDC as Logistics Partner, Delivers First Parcel

• The Department of Posts (India Post) has officially begun operating as a Logistics Service Provider (LSP) for orders placed on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform.
• India Post successfully delivered its first ONDC consignment on Thursday, after receiving the order on January 13, 2026.
• The inaugural order was booked by 'Udyamwell', an ONDC-affiliated initiative supporting Indian entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, and rural businesses.
• Sellers on ONDC-affiliated buyer applications can now utilize India Post's extensive nationwide network for parcel pickup, booking, dispatch, and delivery.
• The 'Click & Book' model allows sellers to digitally request pickups, select India Post as their logistics partner, and have parcels collected from their premises, with charges collected at pickup.

Why It Matters: India Post has integrated with ONDC as a logistics partner, expanding its parcel delivery services nationwide.