India Post Partners with Shiprocket to Enhance E-commerce Exports
India Post, as part of its efforts to bolster the country’s e-commerce export ecosystem, has entered into a collaboration with Bigfoot Retail Solution Pvt Ltd (Shiprocket), a leading e-commerce enablement platform. This agreement facilitates technical integration between Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK) and Shiprocket, enabling India-based sellers using Shiprocket to generate electronic Postal Bill of Export (PBE) and shipping labels directly from the Shiprocket platform. Additionally, exporters can access packaging, label printing, pickup services, and send their shipments to the nearest DNK across the country.
What is the main objective of the collaboration between India Post and Shiprocket in the e-commerce sector?
The collaboration aims to enhance e-commerce exports by leveraging India Post’s extensive reach and reliable shipping solutions to benefit India-based sellers using the Shiprocket platform.
What are some of the recent initiatives taken by India Post to support e-commerce exports?
India Post has expanded Foreign Post Offices, introduced the Postal Bill of Export for commercial exports through post offices, launched an International Tracked Packet Service, and established Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras (DNKs) across the country. These initiatives facilitate online order processing, export documentation, compliance, and Customs clearance.
How will the technical integration between DNK and Shiprocket benefit India-based sellers using the platform?
The integration allows India-based sellers using Shiprocket to generate electronic Postal Bill of Export (PBE) and shipping labels directly from the Shiprocket platform. Additionally, exporters can access packaging, label printing, pickup services, and send their shipments to the nearest DNK across the country.
What potential impact can this partnership have on the e-commerce and export landscape in India?
This partnership holds the potential to streamline e-commerce exports, reduce costs, and enhance the efficiency of global parcel services for India-based sellers. It can also contribute to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participating in e-commerce.
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs