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what stamp do I need? domestic and international rates for postcards, letters, packages.
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भारत · india
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tips for postcard senders
₹0.50 domestic postcarda government-subsidized rate that hasn't changed in decades. just stick a ₹1 stamp (₹0.50 stamps are rare) or get actual postcards from the post office — they come pre-paid.
₹15 flat for international postcardworks to any country. use a stamp or ask at the counter for a franking.
use airmail stickersblue "PAR AVION / AIRMAIL" sticker is free at post offices. without it your international mail may go by surface (slower, same price).
writing the address4 lines max on the right half. leave the left half for your message. country name in capitals on the last line.
stamp placementtop-right corner, face side. if you stack multiple stamps, don't overlap value-bearing parts.
drop box vs countercounter-posted mail is date-cancelled same day. drop-box mail may wait till evening pickup.
rates reflect India Post's retail tariff as of recent revisions. Speed Post and international parcel rates are quoted approximate — final value is weight-banded and zone-based at the counter. domestic postcard is ₹0.50 — truly the cheapest intercity messaging on the planet. indiapost.gov.in publishes full tariff; this tool is a friendly front.