The Department of Posts on January 27, 2026, signed an agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL) to promote wider access to regulated capital market services across India, leveraging India Post’s nationwide network of over 1.65 lakh post offices.

Under the partnership, citizens will be able to access services such as demat and trading account opening, mutual fund investments and IPO participation through digital tools including onboarding links and QR codes available on official platforms and select post offices. The collaboration also places strong emphasis on investor education and financial literacy, particularly for first-time investors in rural and semi-urban areas.

Secretary (Posts) Vandita Kaul said the initiative supports financial inclusion and aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, while SSL MD & CEO Prabhat Kumar Dubey said the partnership would help expand access to transparent and regulated capital market services.

The agreement marks another step in India Post’s transition into a digitally enabled, citizen-centric service provider.