India, Jan. 27 -- The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, on January 27 signed an agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL) at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, to promote wider access to regulated capital market services for citizens across the country.

With a vast nationwide network of over 1.65 lakh post offices, including a strong footprint in rural and remote regions, India Post plays a critical role in extending financial services to underserved populations. The collaboration aims to leverage this reach and trust to encourage broader participation in organised and regulated capital markets.

Under the agreement, citizens will be able to access SSL's services through digital utilities, includin...