Central Chronicle 2026 Rates — Classified & Display Agency rates — 15–35% below counter, guaranteed. Confirmed within 30 minutes.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh's English daily newspaper. 1.4 Lakh+ daily readership. Classified or
display —
15–35% below counter rates, guaranteed, with free ad
drafting and proof before print. Over 20 years of Riyo Advertising.
Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 and get a confirmed rate
within
30 minutes.
Central Chronicle
Raipur Edition
Inside Page (B&W)
Bilaspur Edition
Inside Page (B&W)
Front Page
Rates From (B&W)
Agency Rate
Below Counter Rate
Same-day tender or court notice? Call 9821984000 before 12 PM
Bhopal (published from) · Jabalpur · Raipur
Tell us your ad category, edition, and publication date. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 and we'll confirm your Central Chronicle ad rate within 30 minutes on working days.
Confirmed display rates to start from:
⚠ Note: The Inside Page Colour rate showing lower than its own B&W rate is unusual and worth confirming before quoting — every other placement (Page 3, Back Page, Front Page) follows the expected ascending pattern.
Call for the exact classified, matrimonial, recruitment, and public notice rate — these are quoted per category since Central Chronicle's classified tariff varies by ad type.
Central Chronicle 2026
Note: Inside Page Colour rate showing lower than its own B&W rate — confirm before quoting. Classified rates quoted per category — call 9821984000 for exact figure.
*Indicative starting rates based on the supplied Central Chronicle 2026 tariff information. Final cost may vary by category, edition, size, publication date and applicable newspaper rate. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 for the exact current rate.
Print advertising is not competing for attention; it's capturing another type of attention.
Nobody skips a print ad.
If a digital ad doesn't get blocked, it's given only a two-second chance to be seen between notifications. The paper's reader with whom you spend real time is a Central Chronicle reader — your newspaper ad is a piece of the reader's already paid attention.
Genuine reach across two states.
In a single booking, Central Chronicle spans across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, from the administrative capital Bhopal to the commercial cities of Jabalpur and Raipur, respectively.
If a digital ad doesn't get blocked, it's given only a two-second chance to be seen between notifications. The paper's reader with whom you spend real time is a Central Chronicle reader — your newspaper ad is a piece of the reader's already paid attention.
Central Chronicle is accepted for all kinds of court notices, government tenders, and legal disclosures throughout MP and Chhattisgarh.
Select Bhopal, Jabalpur, or Raipur and visit that market, and no cookies, no consent banners, and no platform changing the rules next quarter.
Plain running-text ad in the classifieds section, billed per line. Put a bold tick mark or a border for a small enhancement fee.
Best For
Matrimonial · Obituary · Lost & found · Name change · Situation vacant
Rate confirmed by category & edition — call for the exact figure.
Photo, logos, colors, and custom typography in the classified section are charged per sq. cm. Ads featuring photos/logo will usually get more responses than text-only ads.
Best For
Property · Recruitment · Business · Education · Institutional matrimonial
Rate confirmed by category & edition — call for the exact figure.
Premium placement next to content and editorial anywhere in the paper, paid per sq. cm, with position premiums.
Best For
Brand · Retail · Government & institutional · Tenders · Statutory notices
Confirmed rates: Raipur Inside Page ₹462/sq.cm B&W · Front Page ₹550/sq.cm.
Rates below are effective in 2026, per edition. Every rate is quoted at agency terms — 15–35% below counter.
Our Rates
Up to 35% Below Counter Rate
Per Sq.cm · Min Size 8×5 cm
← Swipe horizontally to compare editions →
| Edition | Inside Page (B&W) | Inside Page (Colour) | Page 3 | Back Page | Front Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raipur | ₹462 | ₹297 | ₹473 | ₹495 | ₹550 |
| Bilaspur | ₹407 | ₹253 | ₹418 | ₹440 | ₹495 |
⚠ Note: Inside Page Colour rate showing lower than its own B&W rate — confirm before quoting. Every other placement follows the expected ascending pattern.
Front page and premium positions need 3–5 working days' advance booking. Call 9821984000 for a size-specific quote against your chosen edition's rate.
← Swipe horizontally to view all sizes →
| Size | Dimensions | Area | Built For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 3×5 cm | 15 sq.cm | Pointer ads, small notices |
| Standard | 10×10 cm | 100 sq.cm | Local promotions, education |
| Quarter Page | 12×20 cm | 240 sq.cm | Offers, recruitment drives, launches |
| Half Page | — | Package-priced | Project launches, festive campaigns |
| Full Page | — | Full page layout | Launches, brand statements |
Front page and premium positions need 3–5 working days' advance booking. Call 9821984000 for a size-specific quote against your chosen edition's rate.
Classified & Category Rates
Matrimonial, recruitment, property, obituary, and public notice rates are quoted per category and edition when you call — Central Chronicle's classified tariff varies by ad type. Call 9821984000 with your category and we'll confirm the exact rate within 30 minutes.
Booking through Riyo consistently costs less than the full counter rate — 15–35% below counter, with the exact saving confirmed against your specific category and edition when you call.
Save Up To
Central Chronicle distributes across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Every edition carries its own rate — call 9821984000 and we'll confirm the exact rate for your chosen edition before you finalise your booking.
3 editions · MP & Chhattisgarh
Bhopal
Published from — Madhya Pradesh's state capital
Jabalpur
Commercial hub
Raipur
Chhattisgarh's state capital
Every edition has its own rate
Tell us your edition, ad category and publication date — we'll confirm the exact applicable rate.
Central Chronicle is a genuine English daily newspaper that reaches 1.4 lakh+ readers per day in two states, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, and has its headquarters in Bhopal.
1.4 Lakh+ Circulation
Across 3 editions
Dual-State Reach
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Statutory Authority
Government notices & tenders accepted
High Intent
Recruitment, property, public notice
This is why public notice and classified categories do well here, especially for advertisers who need to cover the public and classified markets simultaneously across MP and Chhattisgarh – instead of two separate markets.
Madhya Pradesh's administrative and commercial hubs.
Chhattisgarh's state capital — complete coverage across both states in one booking.
See your rate. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category, edition, and date. No login, no office visit — you'll have an exact quote within 30 minutes on working days.
Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category, edition, and date. We quote you the official agency rates with all applicable discounts.
WhatsApp or email your content to 9821984000 / info@riyoadvertising.com. A rough draft is enough — we'll format and design it. You'll see a proof before anything goes to print.
Pay via UPI, NEFT, credit/debit card, or cheque. Instant confirmation with an ad reference number and GST invoice. A scanned e-tearsheet lands in your inbox after publication.
Ready to Book?
Share your category and city — we'll help with the rest.
Standard classified and display — confirm with media desk · Front page/premium positions — 3–5 working days · Urgent obituary/legal notice — call before 12 PM
Standard Classified / Display
Confirm with media desk
Front Page / Premium Positions
3–5 working days
Urgent Obituary / Legal
call before 12 PM
These formats match the structure Central Chronicle's classified section expects. Replace the bracketed details with yours.
Central Chronicle reaches an established readership across Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Raipur — a trusted reference for government, education, healthcare, and local business hiring across MP and Chhattisgarh.
Job title first two words, not buried in paragraph three.
Company or organisation name, unless it's a confidential search.
Key qualifications and years of experience.
Location — city, hybrid, or remote, be specific.
Salary range — this matters more than anything else.
How to apply.
Best time of year to recruit in MP & Chhattisgarh
Post-appraisal (Jan–Mar) and mid-year surge (Jul–Sep) are strongest. Avoid the festive slowdown (Oct–Nov) and summer lull (May–Jun).
Common mistakes that reduce response quality
Loses 30–40% of qualified candidates immediately.
"Accounts Officer — Bhopal — ₹5–8L" gets read; "Staff Needed" gets scrolled past.
A Bhopal role placed only in the Raipur edition reaches the wrong audience.
2–4 insertions over 3–4 weeks generate significantly more response than a single run.
Age limits (use "2–5 years experience"), gender language ("Male only," "Salesman"), appearance references ("fair complexion," "good-looking"), regional exclusions ("Locals only"), and misleading titles. Central Chronicle's editorial team reviews ads before publication.
Central Chronicle is an accepted publication for mandatory disclosures at courts, company registrars, and government departments throughout Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Recommended Booking Window
Book 3–4 working days before any regulatory deadline — not the day before. Allow time for checking, proof approval and publication scheduling.
Public Notice Rates
Call 9821984000 for the confirmed public notice rate.
e-tearsheet provided for legal compliance
Years of Experience
Authorised Central Chronicle booking partner since 2003.
Ads Booked
Across classified, display, and statutory categories.
Average Rating
Confirmed rates, free ad drafting, and a proof before every print.
From choosing the right edition to receiving your final tearsheet, one team handles the complete booking process.
You pay less than walking into a Central Chronicle office directly.
Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Raipur — one call covers MP and Chhattisgarh together instead of treating them as separate bookings.
Send a rough draft and we write, format, and design it the way the paper expects.
A design proof before anything prints. Nothing goes to press without your sign-off.
Legal deadline today — call 9821984000 directly, priority desk support.
Call or WhatsApp with your category, edition, and date — confirmed rate within 30 minutes, working days.
A scanned e-tearsheet lands after publication.
Placing a Bhopal vacancy only in the Raipur edition is a common booking mistake — we catch it before you book, not after.
Riyo books across genuinely complementary Central India publications in the same call.
9821984000 →| Newspaper | Language | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| The Hitavada | English | Nagpur, Jabalpur, Raipur & Bhopal — direct geographic overlap with Central Chronicle |
| Free Press Journal | English | Bhopal, Indore & Ujjain — also directly overlapping MP coverage |
| Times of India | English | Pan-India business and general reach |
| Hindustan Times | English | Delhi-NCR and pan-North India audience |
Also available in the same call — book combinations for multi-paper bundle discounts.
Everything you need to know about Central Chronicle ad rates, booking, deadlines, corrections and publication.
Booking process and publication support
Call/WhatsApp 9821984000 with category, edition, date, and content. The rate is confirmed within 30 minutes, and after you approve, the proof of the ad is released. No office visit required.
Yes — Riyo has been placing ads in Central Chronicle since 2003 and has booked 8,000+ ads, averaging a 4.7/5 rating. Each booking includes an ad reference number and a GST invoice.
Yes — your ad is verified as published on the e-tearsheet you receive by e-mail after it is published.
Central Chronicle advertising costs and packages
Raipur: Inside Page ₹462/sq.cm B&W (color rate to be confirmed), Page 3 ₹473, Back Page ₹495, Front Page ₹550. Bilaspur: Inside Page ₹407/sq.cm B&W, Page 3 ₹418, Back Page ₹440, Front Page ₹495.
Classified rates are dependent on category (matrimonial, recruitment, property, obituary, public notice) and edition — call 9821984000 for the exact figure for your specific ad.
Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Raipur in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, respectively.
Same-day bookings and legal notices
To place an urgent obituary and legal notice, please dial 9821984000 before 12 PM, and we will confirm the day's cutoff.
Categories
Matrimonial, property, recruitment, name change, obituary and more — live per-city rates.
Choose a category first, then preview the city-specific rate card and booking flow.
38 editions across India
Find Central Chronicle advertising rates, category guides, edition-wise pricing and booking options for 2026.
Institutional and local-business hiring placements across Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Raipur.
View Recruitment Ads →Classified and display listings across MP and Chhattisgarh.
View Property Ads →Court- and regulator-accepted statutory placements across both states.
View Public Notice Rates →Condolence and remembrance announcements; priority handling for urgent requests.
View Obituary Options →Classified placements for family matchmaking across the region.
View Matrimonial Ads →Legally correct wording drafted from your affidavit or document copy.
View Name Change Ads →We respond in 30 minutes. Share your category, edition and publication date.
360° ADVERTISING
Integrated advertising solutions that create impact, build trust & drive growth.
Call Riyo Advertising now to plan, design and book your next campaign in minutes.
One agency handling all bookings across India for seamless ad publishing.
Planning, rate guidance, creative drafting, and ad release handled completely for you.
Special combo offers and negotiated rates to reduce your advertising cost.
Quick processing for time-bound ads like name change, legal notices, and tender publications.
Fill the form below and our team will contact you shortly.
Urgent ads accepted for earliest possible publication based on newspaper deadlines.