Direct Post is the un-addressed component of Direct Mail, and would comprise of un-addressed postal articles like letters, cards, brochures, questionnaires, pamphlets, samples, promotional items like CDs/floppies and Cassettes etc., coupons, posters, mailers or any other form of printed communication that is not prohibited by the Indian Post Office Act 1898 or Indian Post Office Rules 1933.
*  The price for the Direct Post articles is as follows:
Per Article for 1st 20 gms
Per article (for every additional 20 gms or part thereof)
Local
Inter City
Price of 1 Direct Post article
INR 1.50
INR 2.00
INR 1.00
For both local and inter-city articles
Where Direct Post articles are tendered in quantities of over 50,000, a discount to the sender, or commission to the concerned advertising agency, of 5% would be admissible.
*  Only un-addressed postal articles like letters, cards, brochures, questionnaires, pamphlets, samples, promotional items like CDs/floppies and Cassettes etc., coupons, posters, mailers or any other form of printed communication that is not prohibited by the Indian Post Office Act 1898 or Indian Post Office Rules 1933.
*  A minimum quantity of 1000 pieces can be accepted under the ‘Direct Post’.
*  Articles to be accepted have to be such that they do not exceed the length and width of an A3 size paper.
*  Articles posted as ‘Direct Post’ will bear no address or name on the communication. These will be accepted in bulk in designated offices and will not be posted in a letter box.
*  In case of articles meant for delivery in other towns, Direct Post articles would be accepted in PIN Code wise bundles.
*  The Direct post articles can be sent only within India.
*  Any person or organisation can avail of Direct Post
*  The senders of Direct Post can specify the numbers and areas, in which the sender wishes the Direct Post articles to be distributed. However, no commitment would be given for delivery of the article to any particular address or a person.
*  The sender would be informed that the articles handed over by him had been delivered according to his instructions.
*  In case the sender desires the articles to be printed, or requires any other pre-mailing activity, this could also be provided on payment under the business post, separately. Though these activities can be combined with Direct Post, they do not form part of the product ‘Direct Post’.

Direct Post information:
Business Development Group : 033 2212 0242, 033 2212 0166, E-Mail : bdcwbc@gmail.com
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Last updated on Wednesday 27th March 2024.