Courier companies to increase rates?

Ministry of Communications has proposed a minimum rate that courier companies should charge for carrying letters below 150 grams.

The proposed cabinet note has redefined letters, to include all written communication. The note also proposes that parcels up to 150 grams should be sent only via Indian Post and not through courier.

Couriers must charge at least 5 times postal services for parcels over 150 grams. Urgent packages must be delivered at 2.5 times Speed Post rates.