India's Trusted Newspaper Ad Booking Network Since 2003

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Malik Advertising is India's authorized multi-newspaper advertising agency placing ads in 500+ daily newspapers across 28 states in English, Hindi, and 10+ regional languages. From Times of India to your local district paper — we book it all at the best rates we can negotiate with same-day confirmation.

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Our Publishing Partners

Direct partnerships with India's largest media houses ensuring priority placement and the strong negotiated rates across the nation.

Browse Our Network

Search by newspaper name or filter by language to find the perfect publication for your ad.

Newspapers by Region

Every region of India has its own dominant newspapers. We know which ones your audience reads and get you in front of them.

English Hindi Regional

North India

Punjab · Haryana · Delhi · UP · HP · J&K · Uttarakhand

The Tribune Hindustan Times Times of India Punjab Kesari Dainik Tribune Amar Ujala Dainik Jagran Hindustan Punjabi Tribune Rashtriya Sahara

West & Central

Maharashtra · Gujarat · MP · Rajasthan · Goa · Chhattisgarh

Times of India Indian Express Daily Sakal Lokmat Tarun Bharat Divya Bhaskar Gujarat Samachar Sandesh Mumbai Samachar Dainik Bhaskar Rajasthan Patrika Navajyoti Free Press Journal

South India

Tamil Nadu · Karnataka · Telangana · AP · Kerala · Puducherry

The Hindu Times of India Malayala Manorama Deshabhimani Janmabhumi Eenadu Daily Thanthi Dinamalar Dinamani Malai Murasu Deccan Chronicle Deccan Herald Prajavani Samyukta Karnataka

East & Northeast

West Bengal · Bihar · Jharkhand · Odisha · Assam · NE States

Ananda Bazar Patrika Ei Samay The Telegraph Prabhat Khabar Dainik Jagran The Statesman Assam Tribune Hindustan

The Power of Our Network

Why top brands and thousands of individuals trust Malik Advertising to handle their newspaper placements.

National Reach, Local Impact

Whether you are a multinational brand launching a nationwide campaign or a local business targeting a specific district, our network provides the exact publications you need. We bridge the gap between national English dailies and hyper-local vernacular papers.

Strategic Media Planning

Don't just book an ad; book an audience. Our experts analyze circulation figures, reader demographics, and regional preferences to recommend the perfect mix of newspapers for your specific category—be it real estate, matrimonial, or public notice.

Unbeatable Combo Rates

Because we purchase ad inventory in bulk across our 500+ publisher network, we secure massive discounts. We pass these savings directly to you through customized multi-edition and multi-newspaper combo packages that you won't find anywhere else.

ABC / IRS Verified Data

India's Top 10 Newspapers by Circulation

Newspaper circulation in India is verified by two independent bodies: the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) which audits physical copies distributed, and the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) which measures total readers per copy. Here are India's top 10 newspapers by combined metrics.

#
Newspaper
Language
ABC Copies
IRS Readers
Primary Market
1
Dainik Jagran
Hindi
27.6L
5.57Cr
UP · Bihar · Punjab · Haryana
2
Times of India
English
26.0L
3.68Cr
Pan India · 33 cities
3
Malayala Manorama
Malayalam
23.4L
2.90Cr
Kerala + Gulf NRI
4
Dainik Bhaskar
Hindi
18.9L
4.62Cr
MP · CG · Rajasthan · Gujarat
5
Daily Thanthi
Tamil
18.3L
2.15Cr
Tamil Nadu · All 38 Districts
6
Eenadu
Telugu
17.8L
2.42Cr
AP · Telangana
7
Amar Ujala
Hindi
17.5L
2.98Cr
UP · Uttarakhand · Himachal
8
Hindustan Times
English
14.9L
2.48Cr
North India · 19 editions
9
Lokmat
Marathi
14.5L
2.18Cr
Maharashtra · 10 divisions
10
Gujarat Samachar
Gujarati
13.2L
3.80Cr
Gujarat · All districts

Source: Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) Annual Report · Indian Readership Survey (IRS). L = Lakh (100,000). Cr = Crore (10 million). Data reflects latest available audit period.

Language Reach Analysis

Newspaper Readership by Language in India

India's newspaper market is dominated by regional language papers, not English. Hindi alone commands 36% of all readers. This language distribution insight is critical for planning campaigns that genuinely reach Indian consumers where they are.

Hindi
36%
Readers: 600M
Papers: 150+
Top Paper: Dainik Jagran
English
14%
Readers: 125M
Papers: 80+
Top Paper: Times of India
Bengali
9%
Readers: 80M
Papers: 55+
Top Paper: Anandabazar Patrika
Marathi
8%
Readers: 75M
Papers: 60+
Top Paper: Lokmat
Telugu
7%
Readers: 70M
Papers: 50+
Top Paper: Eenadu
Tamil
7%
Readers: 65M
Papers: 45+
Top Paper: Daily Thanthi
Malayalam
5%
Readers: 35M
Papers: 35+
Top Paper: Malayala Manorama
Kannada
5%
Readers: 45M
Papers: 40+
Top Paper: Vijay Karnataka
Gujarati
4%
Readers: 55M
Papers: 30+
Top Paper: Gujarat Samachar
Punjabi
2%
Readers: 30M
Papers: 20+
Top Paper: Ajit
Strategic Insight: Why Language Mix Matters for Advertisers

An advertiser booking only English newspapers reaches just 14% of India's newspaper readers. To reach 75%+ of the market, campaigns must include Hindi and at least 2–3 regional language papers. Malik Advertising's multi-language campaign expertise ensures your message reaches the full breadth of your target audience — in the language they trust most.

Category Expertise

Industry-Specific Advertising Solutions

20+ years of specialized expertise across 8 major ad categories. Each category has distinct newspaper requirements, legal obligations, and best-practice strategies.

Matrimonial Ads

India's estimated \u20B93,000 crore matrimonial newspaper market organized by religion, community, language, and state. TOI's Sunday Matrimonial, Dainik Jagran's Sunday Vivah pages, and HT's weekend sections publish thousands of listings weekly.

Top Newspapers
TOI Dainik Jagran HT Amar Ujala Punjab Kesari

Real Estate & Property

RERA 2016 mandates developers publish project registration details in newspapers before advertising. From individual flat listings to township launches — newspapers offer unmatched reach for property campaigns.

Top Newspapers
TOI Hindustan Times The Tribune Dainik Bhaskar Lokmat

Recruitment & Jobs

State PSCs, Central PSUs, banks, defense, and private companies mandatorily advertise vacancies in approved newspapers. Classified display is the preferred format combining company branding with application details.

Top Newspapers
TOI Hindustan Times The Hindu Dainik Jagran Deccan Herald

Legal & Court Notices

Mandated by Companies Act 2013, IBC 2016, CPC 1908, and various High Court rules. Court summons, company winding-up notices, and DRT orders must be published in approved newspapers.

Top Newspapers
The Tribune HT TOI The Hindu Dainik Jagran

Education & Admissions

India's vast education sector generates massive newspaper advertising — from CBSE result declarations to college admissions, competitive exam notifications, and private coaching institute campaigns.

Top Newspapers
TOI Hindustan Times The Hindu Dainik Bhaskar Daily Thanthi

Obituary & Remembrance

Deep cultural and religious significance across Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian communities. Newspapers communicate funeral arrangements, memorial services, and annual remembrance notices to extended networks.

Top Newspapers
TOI Hindustan Times The Tribune Dainik Jagran Punjab Kesari

Government Tenders

GFR 2017 and CVC guidelines require all Central and State government departments and PSUs to publish tenders in leading newspapers above procurement threshold values.

Top Newspapers
TOI Business Standard The Hindu Dainik Jagran Economic Times

Corporate & Financial

Companies Act mandates AGM notices, SEBI ICDR Regulations require Rights Issue notices, and IBC 2016 requires insolvency publications in one English + one vernacular newspaper in the registered state.

Top Newspapers
Economic Times Business Standard Financial Express Mint TOI
The Booking Process

How to Book a Newspaper Ad in 5 Simple Steps

Most clients receive confirmed bookings within 2–4 hours of initial contact. Here's exactly how our fast, transparent newspaper ad booking process works.

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Share Your Requirements

Tell us your newspaper(s), target city/edition, ad category, preferred date, and ad content. Contact via WhatsApp, phone, or our online form.

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Receive a Detailed Quote

Within 30 minutes, get a complete rate card — per-word or per-sq.cm rates for your chosen publication, edition, and format including best combo-rate options.

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Ad Design & Approval

Our in-house design team creates a professional ad mock-up at zero cost. Review and approve before we submit. Unlimited revisions until you're satisfied.

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Payment & Confirmation

Pay securely via UPI, bank transfer, or card. Within 2 hours, receive a written booking confirmation with newspaper, edition, date, and page section locked in.

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Publication & Proof

On the confirmed date, your ad publishes. We deliver a high-resolution scanned proof of the published page — including masthead, date, and edition — ideal for legal submissions.

Urgent Ad? We Help Right Now.

For same-day publication, contact before 4:00 PM. Booking confirmed in under 60 minutes.

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Research-Backed Insights

Why Newspaper Advertising Delivers
Unmatched ROI

Despite the rapid growth of digital media, India remains the world's 2nd-largest newspaper market with 425 million daily readers. Print delivers what digital cannot: guaranteed delivery to a physically engaged, attentive audience — plus legally mandated ad categories no digital medium can replace.

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Daily Newspaper Readers

India's print media reaches 425 million readers daily, second only to China. A captive, attentive audience no digital platform replicates.

Source: IRS 2024
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Annual Print Ad Market

India's newspaper advertising industry is valued at an estimated \u20B917,000+ crore annually, driven by mandatory legal notices, brand campaigns, and regional advertising growth.

Source: FICCI-EY 2023
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Consumer Trust Score

85% of Indian consumers trust newspaper ads vs. just 25% for digital display. Print's physical permanence creates measurably deeper brand credibility.

Source: Nielsen 2023
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Higher Brand Recall

Newspaper ads are 3x more likely to be noticed and 45% more likely to be recalled than digital display ads due to reader engagement and physical format.

Source: SMMT Research
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Rural India via Print Only

Vernacular newspapers remain the primary information source for 70% of rural India — 900 million consumers digital advertising has not yet penetrated.

Source: ABP Research
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Mandatory Ad Market

Statutory obligations — tenders, court notices, SEBI disclosures, gazette notifications — cannot be fulfilled digitally, sustaining a guaranteed ₹4,000+ crore mandatory print segment.

Source: INS Estimate
Insider Strategies

4 Proven Ways to Maximize
Your Ad Spend

Expert media-buying strategies used by India's top advertising agencies — available exclusively to Malik Advertising clients.

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Multi-Edition Bundle Discounts

Booking 3+ editions simultaneously (e.g., Dainik Jagran Lucknow + Kanpur + Varanasi) activates publisher bundle rates of 20–35% below individual edition prices.

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Sister Paper Cross-Language Combos

Publishing houses own complementary English and vernacular dailies. HT + Hindustan or TOI + Navbharat Times bookings deliver total market coverage at 25–40% less than booking separately.

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03

Cost-Optimized Legal Notice Pairs

Rather than expensive nationals, we select compliant, cost-effective pairs: Tribune + Punjab Kesari for Punjab courts delivers full legal compliance at 60% less than HT + Amar Ujala.

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Strategic Day-of-Week Scheduling

Weekday editions carry 15–25% lower ad rates than Sunday. For legal notices and classified ads where publication day is flexible, Tuesday–Thursday scheduling delivers identical reach at lower cost.

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Newspaper Advertising in India:
Every Question Answered

Comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked questions about newspaper advertising rates, booking process, legal notice requirements, and media planning strategy.

How are newspaper advertising rates calculated in India?+
Rates depend on three variables: the publication's ABC-audited circulation, the specific city edition, and the ad format. Classified text ads are priced per word (₹5-₹50/word). Classified Display and Display ads are priced per sq. cm (₹200-₹2,500/sq. cm depending on publication and page position). Sunday editions cost 15-25% more than weekdays.
Can I target a specific district or neighborhood?+
Yes. Most major papers offer hyper-local editions at 30-50% lower rates than the full city edition. Dainik Jagran alone has 37 district editions across UP, allowing targeting of individual districts like Varanasi or Meerut without paying for the full network.
Which newspapers satisfy court and legal notice requirements?+
Requirements vary by state and court. Punjab & Haryana High Court typically requires The Tribune (English) + Punjab Kesari (Hindi). Delhi courts generally require TOI or HT + Navbharat Times or Jansatta. SEBI mandates publication in one English national + one vernacular paper in the registered office state. Malik Advertising maintains compliant combinations for all Indian states.
What is the booking deadline for same-day or next-day ads?+
For most newspapers, Classified and Classified Display ads can be booked until 4:00 PM for the following day's publication. For large Display advertisements (quarter page and above), 2-3 business days advance notice is required. For Sunday editions, Saturday 12:00 PM is typically the deadline.
Do you guarantee publication on my chosen date?+
Yes, 100%. Once confirmed and payment received, your ad slot is irrevocably booked with the publisher. We provide a written confirmation with exact newspaper, edition, page section, and date. In 20+ years of operations, Malik Advertising has never missed a confirmed publication date.
Can I book ads in multiple newspapers simultaneously?+
This is our core competency. We routinely manage multi-newspaper campaigns - booking the same ad simultaneously across TOI + HT + Tribune + Punjab Kesari for a single Punjab client. We coordinate all publication dates, verify ad designs for each paper's specifications, and provide a single consolidated invoice with combined proof of publication.
What proof of publication do I receive?+
For every advertisement, you receive a high-resolution scanned image of the published newspaper page showing your ad clearly alongside the newspaper's masthead, publication date, city edition, and page number. This 'tear sheet' is delivered electronically on the day of publication and is accepted as legal proof by courts, SEBI, RBI, company registrars, and passport offices.
Is newspaper advertising still effective in 2025?+
Yes. Research shows newspaper readers spend an average of 38 minutes per session vs. 1.7 seconds for a digital banner view. For objectives requiring credibility (financial product launches), physical permanence (matrimonial campaigns), legal compliance (mandatory statutory publication), and rural/Tier-3 market reach, newspaper advertising delivers ROI that digital cannot match.
How do multi-edition discounts work?+
Booking 3+ editions of the same newspaper simultaneously activates publisher bundle rates of 20-35% below individual prices. Booking sister papers (e.g., HT + Hindustan Hindi) together delivers 25-40% savings vs. booking separately. Annual contract rates for regular advertisers provide 20-40% discounts versus walk-in rates.
How do I pay for newspaper ad bookings?+
We accept UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT/RTGS bank transfer, IMPS, and credit/debit cards via payment link. First-time clients pay 100% advance. Established corporate clients receive 7-15 day post-publication credit terms. All payments generate GST-compliant invoices.

Your Newspaper Ad — Confirmed Today

Whether you need a matrimonial ad in Dainik Jagran, a front-page strip in Times of India, a statutory PUDA notice in The Tribune, or a Gazette notification — Malik Advertising books it all at guaranteed lowest rates with same-day confirmation and verified publication proof.

We actively book ads in 500+ newspapers including district-level papers not listed here. Call to book any publication instantly.

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