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Malik Advertising books classified text, classified display, and display advertisements in Indian Express across Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Lucknow — Matrimonial, Recruitment, Property, Obituary, Name Change, and Public Notice — with same-day confirmation.
Launched in Madras by P. Varadarajulu Naidu, later built into a national daily by Ramnath Goenka.
Headquartered in Mumbai under Viveck Goenka, covering North and West India after the 1991 group split.
Renowned for investigative journalism, reaching a premium, high-income readership.
Printed from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Lucknow.
What Is Indian Express?
The Indian Express is one of India's most respected English-language dailies, founded in Madras in 1932 by P. Varadarajulu Naidu and later transformed into a national institution by Ramnath Goenka. Following a 1991 family split, this Mumbai-headquartered entity (Indian Express Ltd., under Viveck Goenka) retained the North and West Indian editions, with readership of approximately 1.6 million per the Indian Readership Survey.
Under Goenka, the paper became famous for confronting the Emergency-era government of the 1970s and for decades of investigative exposés on corruption and policy failure — a reputation for fearless, fact-checked reporting that still shapes how seriously its readers (and government departments) treat anything printed in its pages, including classified and statutory notices.
For advertisers, Indian Express delivers a premium, high-income readership — making it particularly effective for government tender notices, PSU recruitment, corporate disclosures, and educational institution advertising.
Malik Advertising books every ad format in Indian Express — classified text, classified display, and full display — across any single edition or a combined multi-state release.
💡 Key Fact: Indian Express is distinct from The New Indian Express, which covers the Southern states under a separate company since the 1991 split. Both share the same founding legacy but operate independently today.
Indian Express Circulation by State & UT
Indian Express reaches an estimated 1.6 million readers nationally. Here is the presence in each state and union territory it covers:
Figures above are approximate for Indian Express, compiled from publisher data and media-buying platforms, and revised periodically. We confirm the latest figure for your chosen Indian Express edition before you book.
Indian Express Editions We Book Ads In
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Indian Express' Top Ad Categories
Indian Express's reputation for investigative, fact-checked journalism makes it the preferred daily for notices that need maximum institutional credibility — here is what it's actually best at:
Best Days to Advertise in The Indian Express
Publishing on the right day increases your ad's response rate. The Indian Express publishes seven days a week — here's when each category performs best.
| Ad Category | Best Day to Publish | Special Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Matrimonial | Sunday | Express Match |
| Recruitment / Jobs | Wednesday | Appointments / Ascent |
| Property & Real Estate | Saturday & Sunday | Express Estates |
| Public Notice / Legal | Tuesday to Friday | Main Newspaper |
| Name Change / Lost & Found | Any Day | Main Newspaper |
The Indian Express & Its Sister Publications
The Indian Express is the flagship of the Indian Express Group - here is how it sits alongside its genuine same-publisher sister papers, and when to book each one for maximum impact.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian ExpressThis Page | English | Premium investigative journalism, strong demographic in North and West India | Delhi to Mumbai & Pune |
| The Financial Express | English | Corporate and financial audience, business ads | Pan-India |
| Jansatta | Hindi | Mass-market Hindi readership in North India | North & Central India |
| Loksatta | Marathi | Dominant Marathi readership in Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune & Maharashtra |
The Indian Express vs. Other English Newspapers
Not sure which English newspaper fits your audience? Here's how The Indian Express compares to India's other leading English papers.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian ExpressThis Page | English | Premium investigative journalism, strong demographic in North and West India | Delhi to Mumbai & Pune |
| The Times of India | English | Massive mass-market reach, eight-decade heritage brand | Pan-India & Major Metros |
| The Hindu | English | Heritage English daily with massive dominance in Southern India and national policy influence | Chennai, Bangalore & South India |
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The Indian Express — Key Facts for Advertisers
The Indian Express is published in English script by Indian Express Group Launched in 1932, within five years it claimed the highest English-language readership in India.
The widest small-city edition network of any English newspaper — including unique Chandigarh and Pune editions covering India's SEZ and port corridor — plus a modern, younger-demographic readership responsive to aspirational advertising.
- Statewide English matrimonial campaigns
- Builder and property launch display ads
- India HC and district court legal notices
- Kutch SEZ, port and industrial tenders
- UPSC / MPSC and industrial recruitment
- Obituary and community announcements
- Classified Text — per-word English classified
- Classified Display — boxed ad with heading and border
- Display (Col × CM) — colour ads with photos and logos
- Half-Page / Full-Page — major builder and govt campaigns
- Legal Notice Format — India HC-compliant notice
Statutory notices in The Indian Express are legally valid across India. The India High Court, district courts, DDA, MHADA, BMC, CIDCO, Kutch District Panchayat and India state departments accept The Indian Express tearsheets as proof for tenders, land acquisition and court-ordered publications.
The Indian Express publishes seven days a week. Indian Express Sunday editions carry peak matrimonial, property and lifestyle classifieds. In Indian Express, weekdays are preferred for government tenders and legal notices. Navratri, Diwali and Uttarayan seasons drive peak festive advertising in Indian Express.
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