India Post and BSE signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on December 12, 2025, to expand mutual fund access across India.
The agreement aligns with the Union Budget 2025–26 vision and leverages India Post’s vast network to catalyse economic activity in rural and semi-urban regions.
India Post now acts as a distributor of mutual fund products through its unmatched last-mile presence. By integrating with BSE’s STAR MF platform, the initiative simplifies investment opportunities and encourages wider participation in financial markets.
Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager (CCS & RB), Department of Posts, and Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of BSE, signed the MoU in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.
Under the agreement, selected postal employees will train and certify as mutual fund distributors. They will provide investor services and facilitate transactions through the BSE STAR MF platform. The MoU remains valid for three years, from December 12, 2025, to December 11, 2028, with provisions for renewal.
BSE will onboard certified postal officials by creating Employee Unique Identification Numbers (EUINs). This step ensures transparent and compliant distribution. BSE will also assist postal staff in obtaining mandatory NISM certification. Certified employees will then guide customers in making informed investment choices and executing transactions.
This collaboration strengthens India Post’s role as a financial service provider. It also supports BSE’s goal of building an efficient, investor-friendly mutual fund ecosystem. The initiative enhances service delivery, improves investor awareness, and promotes participation in formal financial markets.
The partnership particularly benefits Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural regions. It fosters informed investment behaviour and contributes to India’s vision of a financially empowered population.
