India, Sept. 26 -- India Post's Speed Post service has rolled out a major digital transformation including OTP-based secure delivery, online booking and payment options for parcels, the government announced on Friday.

The upgrades, made to strengthen its position as the preferred delivery service, also includes SMS alerts about parcel delivery and the option of tracking parcels in real-time.

"Since its inception, Speed Post has continued to evolve to meet changing customer needs. To further strengthen its position as the preferred delivery service in the country, it has now been upgraded with the following new features aimed at enhancing reliability, security, and customer convenience," a government statement said.

The Department of Po...