Book Matrimonial Ads
Matrimonial Ads in Newspapers: begin the search with a matrimonial ad that truly speaks for your family
For over two decades, the Sunday matrimonial page has been where Indian families quietly begin one of life's biggest conversations. We help you place that conversation in front of the right readers — by community, by city, by the qualities that matter to you — in the newspapers people still trust for this.
Published Every Sunday
In dedicated matrimonial supplements
Overview
What exactly is a matrimonial ad?
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The Purpose
A short newspaper notice placed by a prospective bride, groom, their parents, or a relative, describing the person being considered for marriage and the kind of match the family is looking for. It is sometimes headlined the traditional way as "Bridegrooms Wanted".
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The Details
It typically covers age, height, education, profession, family background, and a contact number. It describes a highly qualified, cosmopolitan, or community-specific profile and is read by thousands of families doing the exact same search across India and abroad.
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Unmatched Credibility
Despite the rise of matrimonial apps and websites, the newspaper ad carries unique credibility. It is a public, dated, verifiable announcement that many traditional and NRI families specifically look for before considering a match through other means.
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Familiar Formats
Most readers know this page by the newspaper's own branded name—the Times of India runs its matrimonial classifieds as Times Soulmate, Hindustan Times calls its section HT Matrimonials, and The Tribune is widely searched as Tribune Matrimonial. Whichever name you know it by, the ad format underneath is the same: a Wanted Bride or Wanted Groom notice.
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Every Sunday Dedicated matrimonial supplements
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Pan India Plus NRI & overseas editions
Pro Tip
Always mention your specific community or caste, even if you are open to others, to get the most relevant and immediate responses from readers scanning those sections.
Find Your Section
Targeted categories for exactly what your family is looking for
Newspapers print their matrimonial supplements in clearly labelled sections so families can scan them quickly—by Bride or Groom wanted, by religion and caste, by profession, and by special categories. We help you choose and word your ad for the exact section that fits your family's needs, whether that's a jat sikh matrimonial ad in Tribune, a brahmin groom wanted ad, or a baniya caste no bar matrimonial ad online.
Bride Wanted
Placed by a groom's family describing the bride they are seeking — age, height, education, and preferences.
Groom Wanted
Placed by a bride's family, outlining the profession, settlement and family background they hope to find.
By Religion
Hindu Matrimonial
The largest matrimonial section in every paper, further organised by caste, sub-caste and region within it.
Sikh Matrimonial
Widely placed in Punjab Kesari, The Tribune and Ajit, often naming a specific Sikh community alongside the religion.
Muslim Matrimonial
A dedicated section for Muslim bride and groom wanted ads, occasionally noting sect or biradari preferences.
Christian Matrimonial
For Christian families, frequently mentioning denomination, community and city alongside the usual profile details.
Jain Matrimonial
A closely-knit community section, often cross-referenced with business-family and vegetarian-lifestyle preferences.
Buddhist Matrimonial
A smaller but steady section, especially in editions covering Maharashtra and parts of North-East India.
Parsi Matrimonial
A tight-knit community section concentrated mainly in Mumbai and Pune editions of national dailies.
By Caste & Community
Aggarwal & Bania
Among the most-booked categories — an aggarwal bride wanted newspaper classified or a baniya groom wanted ad.
Jat & Jat Sikh
A very high-volume Punjab and Haryana section — many families specifically ask us to book a jat sikh groom wanted ad.
Brahmin
One of the most consistently searched sections nationwide — we follow the standard brahmin groom wanted ad format.
Rajput
Strong demand across Rajasthan, UP and MP editions for a rajput groom wanted ad or bride biodata listing.
Khatri & Arora
A frequently searched Punjabi trading-community group — a khatri matrimonial classified often runs alongside Arora.
Sikh sub-communities
We can word a sikh arora matrimonial ad or a Sikh Lobana listing precisely as each paper expects.
SC & Backward Class
Dedicated, respectfully worded sections placed exactly where these readers look first.
Sindhi & Marwari
Strong business-community sections in Mumbai, Delhi, Rajasthan and Gujarat editions.
By Profession
Doctors / Medical
One of the highest-response categories — a doctor bride wanted ad typically draws strong replies quickly.
Engineers & IT
Software, core engineering and IT professional matrimonial ads remain among the most frequently booked.
CA / CS / Finance
Chartered accountants, company secretaries and finance professionals, usually highlighted alongside the firm.
IAS / IPS / Civil
An ias officer groom wanted classified is a perennial favourite in the civil-services section.
Defence / Armed Forces
A defence officer groom wanted ad is placed with pride in this dedicated section.
Business / Entrepreneurs
Family-business and self-employed profiles, often noting turnover, industry or the firm's name.
Special Categories
Caste No Bar
For families who describe themselves as cosmopolitan and prioritise values over caste or community.
Inter-Caste & Inter-Faith
For couples or families specifically seeking an inter-caste or inter-religion match, openly stated in the ad.
Manglik / Non-Manglik
A manglik bride wanted ad is common phrasing for astrologically-conscious families.
NRI Profiles
A nri groom wanted in Canada newspaper ad or similar USA/UK listing, usually noting visa status.
Second Marriage
Respectfully worded divorcee matrimonial ad booking for remarriage with discretion and dignity.
Widow / Widower
A dedicated, sensitively worded section for widowed individuals seeking a compatible companion.
Late Marriage
For profiles in their late 30s and beyond, worded to read as confident and unhurried rather than apologetic.
Common Scenarios
Every family's search looks a little different
Representative scenarios based on the kinds of bookings we handle every week.
The parents doing the asking
A mother calls us on a Tuesday evening, a little unsure how to phrase it. Her son is 29, an engineer in Pune, and she wants the ad ready before Thursday's deadline so it makes this Sunday's Times of India supplement. We talk through the wording together, and by the time she hangs up, it already sounds like her.
The NRI son, the Punjab paper
The son lives in Toronto but his parents are still in Jalandhar, so the family wants the ad running in both an English national daily and Punjab Kesari, so relatives and family friends back home see it too. We set up the same ad in both languages, timed for the same Sunday.
Ad Formats
Three ways to place a matrimonial ad
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Classified Text Ad
Plain running text in the matrimonial column, billed per word or line. The most economical and by far the most common format for a simple bride/groom wanted notice.
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Classified Display Ad
A boxed ad with a border, bold heading, or background tint — billed per square centimetre. Stands out on a crowded Sunday page and can include a small photo box.
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Display Advertisement
A larger, fully designed ad that can appear anywhere on the matrimonial page, with a full photograph and custom layout — used mainly by elite or NRI profiles.
Sample Ads
What a matrimonial ad looks like in print
A few real-style examples, written exactly the way newspapers print them — these are illustrative samples; we will word yours around your family's own details.
Bride Wanted
Khatri Boy
WANTED suitable match for Khatri Punjabi boy, 29 yrs, 5'10", M.Tech, working as Software Engineer in MNC, Chandigarh, Rs 18 LPA. Seeking homely, educated girl from respectable family. Caste no bar. Contact: 9XXXXXXXXX
Doctor Profession
Rajput family seeks alliance for son, 30 yrs, 5'11", IPS Officer, posted in Rajasthan. Seeking homely, educated Rajput/Khatri girl from respectable family. Manglik preferred. Reply with biodata: 9XXXXXXXXX
NRI Matrimonial
USA-based Brahmin family seeks alliance for son, 28 yrs, 6'0", MS, working in Silicon Valley on H1B. Girl should be well-educated, willing to relocate. Send biodata & photo on WhatsApp 9XXXXXXXXX.
Groom Wanted
Hindi Classified
सुयोग्य वर की आवश्यकता है — अग्रवाल परिवार की बेटी, 26 वर्ष, 5'4", B.Com, सरकारी बैंक में नौकरी, के लिए सुशिक्षित, सुसंस्कृत वर चाहिए। जालंधर/अमृतसर निवासी प्राथमिकता। संपर्क: 9XXXXXXXXX
Doctor Profession
WANTED suitable match for Brahmin girl, 27 yrs, 5'5", MBBS, MD, working as Doctor in reputed hospital, Delhi. Family seeks highly qualified, well-settled boy, doctor/engineer preferred. Caste no bar. Contact: 9XXXXXXXXX
Second Marriage
Divorcee, 34 yrs, no issues, Govt. employee, Ludhiana, seeks compatible match for remarriage. Caste/community no bar, age/status secondary to nature & understanding. Discretion assured. Reply: 9XXXXXXXXX
Reach
Top newspapers for matrimonial ads
Times of India
Hindustan Times
The Tribune
Dainik Bhaskar
Dainik Jagran
Punjab Kesari
Amar Ujala
The Hindu
Ajit (Punjabi)
Rajasthan Patrika
How It Works
Booking your ad takes four simple steps
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Share the details
Send us age, height, education, profession and preferences over WhatsApp or phone.
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We draft & confirm
We word the ad, suggest the right section, and share rates for your chosen newspaper(s).
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Approve & pay
Approve the final text or display proof and complete payment before the booking deadline.
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Published on Sunday
Your ad appears in the matrimonial supplement — we share the e-paper clipping as proof.
Book Matrimonial Classifieds Across All Indian Newspapers
From bride and groom wanted ads to NRI profiles, these are the matrimonial ad variations families book with us most often.
These bookings include Online Matrimonial Ad Booking, Times of India (TOI) Matrimonial Ads, Matrimonial Ad Formats & Templates, Hindustan Times (HT) Matrimonials, Sunday Times Soulmate Packages, 'Caste No Bar' Matchmaking Ads, Cosmopolitan & Metro City Profiles, NRI Bride & Groom Classifieds, Professionally Qualified Matches (PQM), Matrimonial Text & Display Classifieds, Manglik & Astrological Match Ads and Second Marriage & Divorcee Profiles - each drafted to match the format your chosen newspaper accepts.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day are matrimonial ads published in newspapers?+
Sunday is the traditional day for matrimonial ads in almost every Indian newspaper, published inside a dedicated matrimonial supplement that readers specifically buy the paper for. Many papers also accept matrimonial bookings on Wednesdays as a secondary day.
Can I specify caste, religion or community in my matrimonial ad?+
Yes. Newspapers organise their matrimonial supplements into sections by religion, caste, community, language and profession, so most families do mention these details to reach the right readers. We cover the full range — from Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist and Parsi sections, to specific communities like Aggarwal, Jat Sikh, Brahmin, Khatri, Sikh Arora, Rajput, Scheduled Caste, Yadav, Sindhi and Marwari, to profession-based sections for doctors, engineers, IAS/IPS officers and defence personnel. You are equally free to mark your ad as Caste No Bar or Cosmopolitan if you prefer a broader search.
What are Times Soulmate, HT Matrimonials and Tribune Matrimonial?+
These are simply the branded names that specific newspapers give their matrimonial classified sections — Times Soulmate is the Times of India's matrimonial service, HT Matrimonials is Hindustan Times' section, and Tribune Matrimonial refers to The Tribune's well-known Punjab-region matrimonial page. They are not separate products; booking a "Times Soulmate ad" or an "HT Matrimonials booking" simply means placing your bride wanted or groom wanted ad in that newspaper's matrimonial supplement, which we can do directly for you.
Can I book matrimonial ad in newspaper online without visiting an office?+
Yes, the vast majority of families today book matrimonial ad in newspaper online entirely over WhatsApp or phone, without ever needing to visit a newspaper office. Share the profile details and your preferred newspaper, approve the wording or layout proof we send back, pay online, and the ad is published on your chosen Sunday — the same process whether you want a Times of India matrimonial ad, an HT Matrimonials booking, or a regional-language edition.
What is the standard newspaper matrimonial ad format?+
The standard newspaper matrimonial ad format states, in order: the section heading (Bride Wanted or Groom Wanted), age and height, education and profession, caste/community if mentioned, city or settlement location, any special notes such as Manglik, Non-Manglik, caste no bar or NRI status, and finally a phone, WhatsApp or email contact. We follow this exact structure so your ad reads naturally to regular matrimonial-page readers.
What is the difference between a classified text and a classified display matrimonial ad?+
A classified text matrimonial ad is plain running text charged by the word or line, listing age, height, education, profession and contact details. A classified display ad adds a border, bold heading, background tint or a small photo box, charged per square centimetre, and stands out far more on a crowded matrimonial page.
Can I include a photograph in my matrimonial ad?+
Photographs can only be included in Classified Display or Display Advertisement formats, not in plain classified text ads. Many families prefer a photo box ad specifically for this reason, especially for NRI and second-marriage profiles.
How much does a matrimonial ad cost in an Indian newspaper?+
Matrimonial ad pricing depends on the paper, the Sunday supplement chosen, the word count or box size and the format, and rates are revised periodically. Share your draft and preferred papers and we will confirm the exact current rate before the weekly booking cut-off.
Can I book a matrimonial ad in multiple newspapers and cities at once?+
Yes, we regularly book combination packages covering a national English daily and one or two regional-language papers in the same release, which is the most common approach for reaching both local and out-of-city families in a single Sunday.
Is a matrimonial ad suitable for NRI bride or groom search?+
Yes, NRI matrimonial ads are extremely common and are usually placed in the international or NRI-specific section of the Sunday matrimonial supplement, often alongside a request for visa status or country of residence.
How do I book a matrimonial ad with Malik Advertising?+
Share your preferred newspaper, edition, and the ad text or details over WhatsApp or phone, and our team will share a free layout proof for display ads, confirm the rate, and get it published on your chosen Sunday after payment confirmation.
Do I need to mention my full address or just a contact number?+
Most families today prefer to share only a mobile number, WhatsApp number or email ID for safety and privacy, rather than a full residential address. We can guide you on commonly used safe formats.
Can a matrimonial bureau or consultancy place ads on my behalf?+
Yes, many families work through a marriage bureau or matchmaking consultant who places the ad and manages responses for them. If you run such a bureau yourself, see our dedicated Marriage Bureau Ads category for advertising your service rather than an individual profile.
When do Times Soulmate, HT Mate and other Sunday matrimonials close for booking?+
Sunday supplements such as Times Soulmate (Times of India), HT Mate (Hindustan Times) and The Tribune's matrimonial pages close bookings midweek, usually Wednesday or Thursday depending on the edition, so sharing your draft by Tuesday leaves a safe margin. We confirm your exact edition's cut-off when you book.
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Book Matrimonial Ads in Your City
We handle bookings in newspapers across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Jaipur and Chandigarh, plus hundreds of other cities and towns nationwide.
Helpful guides: Matrimonial Ad Booking Guide · Classified vs Display Ads
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Tell us a little about who you're looking for, and we'll handle the wording, the newspaper choice, and the Sunday deadline - so all you have to do is wait for the right reply.