Book Ads in The Statesman — Kolkata & Delhi, Lowest Rates
Malik Advertising books classified text, classified display, and display advertisements in The Statesman across Kolkata and Delhi — Matrimonial, Recruitment, Property, Obituary, Name Change, and Public Notice — with same-day confirmation.
Launched in Calcutta, descended from The Friend of India, founded in 1818.
Among the longest continuously published English-language newspapers in India.
Headquartered at Statesman House, Kolkata, with a national editorial office in Delhi.
Two of India's most influential metro markets.
What Is The Statesman?
The Statesman was founded in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1875 and traces its lineage to The Friend of India, founded in 1818 — making it one of India's oldest continuously published English-language newspapers, with a heritage spanning over 150 years.
It is headquartered at Statesman House in Kolkata, with a national editorial office at Statesman House, Connaught Place, New Delhi, giving it an established presence in two of India's most influential metro markets and a readership long associated with the country's administrative and intellectual establishment.
For advertisers, The Statesman's legacy readership in Kolkata and Delhi makes it a credible, trusted platform for matrimonial, recruitment, property, and statutory notice advertising that benefits from an institutionally respected masthead.
💡 Key Fact: Few Indian newspapers can claim continuous publication since the 1870s — this heritage gives The Statesman a distinct credibility advantage for legal and statutory notices that benefit from an established, long-running masthead.
The Statesman Circulation by Region
Connecting advertisers with the affluent, intellectual, and administrative elite across Eastern and Northern India.
The Statesman Editions We Book Ads In
Malik Advertising books The Statesman across all its printing centers for hyper-local or nationwide reach.
The Statesman's Top Ad Categories
The Statesman's heritage masthead and establishment readership shape its advertising strengths:
Best Days to Advertise in The Statesman
| Day | Category Focus | Why It Works | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Matrimonial & Property | Top Response | The highest circulation day. Ideal for elite Matrimonial alliances, premium Real Estate, and high-end Retail. |
| Wednesday | Recruitment | Mid-Week Search | Peak day for corporate appointments, academic recruitment, and institutional hiring notices. |
| Weekdays | Legal & Tenders | Statutory Deadlines | Monday to Friday are preferred for High Court notices, Government Tenders, and Corporate Announcements. |
Sister Publications of The Statesman
Amplify your reach by advertising across The Statesman's multi-lingual portfolio.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Edition Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| The StatesmanThis Page | English | Elite demographic, bureaucracy, and statutory English notices | Kolkata, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Siliguri |
| Dainik Statesman | Bengali | Massive Bengali-speaking demographic across West Bengal | Kolkata & Rest of Bengal |
The Statesman vs. Other English Dailies
Understanding where The Statesman fits in your advertising strategy.
| Feature | The Statesman | The Telegraph | Times of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Market | Kolkata & New Delhi | Kolkata & Eastern India | Pan-India |
| Audience Profile | Bureaucrats, Intellectuals, Legacy Elite | Urban Professionals, Youth | Mass English Audience |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Highly competitive, high ROI for niche targeting | Premium pricing | Premium pricing |
| Best For | Statutory Legal, Tenders, Elite Matrimonial | FMCG, Retail, Lifestyle | National Brand Campaigns |
The Statesman — Key Facts for Advertisers
Published by The Statesman Ltd. Founded in 1875, it is an institution in Indian journalism, known for its fierce editorial independence and high-quality writing.
It is universally accepted by the Calcutta High Court and Delhi High Court for English-language statutory legal notice publications.
Reaches an elite demographic consisting of senior civil servants, the diplomatic corps, academics, and heritage business families.
- Classified Text — standard per-word ad
- Classified Display — boxed ad with border
- Display — colour ads with images
Why Book The Statesman Ads Through Malik Advertising?
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How to Book Your The Statesman Ad
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking ads in The Statesman.
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The Statesman: Practical Booking Notes
The Statesman, one of India's oldest English dailies with Kolkata and Delhi editions, retains a loyal institutional readership - courts, clubs, universities and government offices - that far outweighs its size. For formal public notices and obituaries in Kolkata's English-reading circles, it remains a respected, frequently specified title.
Its obituary and remembrance columns carry particular weight, and legal or company notices printed here read with a formality some authorities still prefer. Consumer classifieds are lighter, so we typically recommend it in combination with a mass-reach daily when response volume matters.
Send us the notice text and the authority it must satisfy; we will confirm whether The Statesman alone is sufficient or whether a pairing gives you both formality and reach.
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