India Post, NSE tie up to widen mutual fund reach

India Post and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) have entered into a partnership to expand access to mutual fund investments across the country, particularly targeting rural and small-town savers. The collaboration will be implemented through the NSE MF Invest platform, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday.

The initiative aims to channel small and often idle savings into productive mutual fund investments, helping millions of households gradually build long-term wealth. By combining India Post’s vast physical network of over 1.64 lakh post offices with NSE’s zero-cost digital investment platform, the partnership seeks to make mutual fund products more accessible and affordable.

The rollout will take place in phases. The first phase will focus on simple, do-it-yourself investment options, allowing customers to start investing with small and flexible amounts. This approach is expected to encourage first-time investors, especially in semi-urban and rural areas, to enter the mutual fund space with ease.

In the second phase, the scope of services will be significantly expanded to cover the entire mutual fund ecosystem. This will include access to all open-ended schemes offered by 55 asset management companies, along with features such as goal-based investing, portfolio analytics, vernacular language support, and enhanced advisory services.

NSE MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said the partnership would help democratise access to capital markets by blending digital infrastructure with India Post’s unmatched reach. Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager at the Department of Posts, said the collaboration would enable India Post to offer modern investment solutions while ensuring investor protection, transparency, and regulatory compliance.