Postal Dept now offers eShop

PUNE: Close on the heels of the proposed launch of e-Post in five states, the

Department of Posts is all set to bring a new shopping experience for Indians

and NRIs through its latest offering - eShop. The initiative will enable

customers to purchase consumer goods on the Internet using credit cards, debit

cards and Cash on Delivery (COD).

In this regard, the Department has tied up with the Hyderabad-based Nettlinx

Ltd., the largest ISP in Andhra Pradesh. Nettlinx Ltd will maintain the site,

while the Postal Dept will be responsible for the product delivery. The postal

dept hopes to make use of its vast network of delivery post offices across the

country to make eShopping a cost-effective for customers.

People living abroad can gift to their loved ones living even in remote

places. However, Nittlinx hopes to beat competitors offering similar services,

with the Postal Department’s vast delivery network.

Customer can visit the site and choose any product from the virtual

storefront. Once he/she selects and buys a product, the individual makes the

payment to Nettlinx Ltd.

Once the purchase is done, the products are shipped for delivery from the

nearest logistic center (Nettlinx Ltd) to the destination. The firm and the

Postal Department officials, however, refused to offer details on the kind of

goods that will be offered on the site.