# India Post promotes overseas Diwali parcels from Maharashtra

> Maharashtra Postal Circle is promoting its international parcel service for Diwali Faral and gifts, publishing 10-kilogram parcel rates for selected destinations.

- Canonical URL: https://newsverum.com/en/news/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026
- Publisher: Newsverum
- Section: Government
- Country: India
- Published: 2026-10-18T21:10:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-18T21:10:53+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-18
- Other editions: [Türkçe](https://newsverum.com/tr/news/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026.md), [العربية](https://newsverum.com/ar/news/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026.md), [Français](https://newsverum.com/fr/news/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026.md), [Español](https://newsverum.com/es/news/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026.md), [Deutsch](https://newsverum.com/de/news/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026.md), [Português](https://newsverum.com/pt/news/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026.md)

India’s Department of Posts has launched an initiative encouraging people in Maharashtra to send traditional Diwali snacks, known as Faral, to relatives abroad. A release published on 18 October says designated post offices in the state offer packing support and free home collection.

The release lists rates for 10-kilogram parcels to eight destinations, including 6,461 rupees to the United Kingdom, 4,797 rupees to Japan and 9,051 rupees to the United States. These are the selected-destination rates stated in the announcement; it does not say whether customs charges are included or give a final price for every shipment. Senders are advised to provide each item’s HSN code and value on customs forms.

## Data

### International parcel rates by destination

Rates listed in the PIB release dated 18 October 2026 from Maharashtra Postal Circle.

Methodology: The source lists charges for 10 kg parcels to selected destinations. It does not specify customs charges or each shipment’s final price; the table reproduces the announced amounts.

| Destination | Rate for a 10 kg parcel |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6461 |
| Russia | 6750 |
| Japan | 4797 |
| Australia | 11912 |
| Canada | 9676 |
| Germany | 5876 |
| United States of America | 9051 |
| France | 6638 |

Sources: <https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2324927&lang=1&reg=48> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026/data/india-post-international-parcel-rates?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/india-post-diwali-international-parcel-rates-2026/data/india-post-international-parcel-rates?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Communications, Government of India](<https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2324927&lang=1&reg=48>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-18)

---

Cite the canonical URL above. [Editorial standards and corrections](https://newsverum.com/en/editorial)