Last updated: May 2026
Newspaper Advertising Agency in Mumbai —Riyo Advertising
INS-Accredited | 50,000+ Mumbai Bookings | Same-Day Support | Agency Rates
The right ad placement in the right newspaper, at the right rate, in the right edition, before the right deadline, isn't as simple as submitting an online form. Mumbai is India's most competitive media market. Founded in Mumbai in the early days when every ad had to be personally taken to an ad desk in a newspaper, Riyo Advertising has established itself as the top newspaper advertising agency in Mumbai. Since the days when all ad bookings were done personally in the newspaper ad desk, Riyo Advertising has become the top newspaper advertising agency in Mumbai.
We are responsible for the whole process of booking, documentation, guidance of the affidavit, proof of publication and voucher copies for people, Legal Professionals, Real Estate Developers, Recruitment Firms and Corporate Communications Departments all throughout Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and the whole of Maharashtra.
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Every Major Mumbai Newspaper. One Trusted Agency.
Riyo Advertising is an INS-accredited partner and works directly with BCCL (Times Group), HT Media, Indian Express Group, DB Corp and regional publications. You are charged Agency prices – not the walk-in counter price, not a broker's price. Direct access translates to reduced costs and quicker turnaround for each booking.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| The Times of India (Mumbai Edition) | English | Brand launches, premium real estate, recruitment, corporate notices |
| Hindustan Times (Mumbai) | English | English-language reach, western suburbs and South Mumbai |
| Mid-Day | English | Local Mumbai events, retail, urgent announcements, entertainment |
| Maharashtra Times | Marathi | Consumer brands, household reach, local political and community notices |
| Navbharat Times | Hindi | Hindi-speaking trade community, Dharavi to Dadar belt, North Mumbai |
| Gujarat Samachar | Gujarati | High-net-worth Gujarati business community, Ghatkopar, Kandivali, Borivali |
| Mumbai Samachar | Gujarati | South Mumbai Gujarati community, business and personal notices |
| Sakal | Marathi | Pune-Mumbai corridor, Maharashtra-wide reach |
| Loksatta | Marathi | Matrimonials, obituaries, legal notices — deeply trusted by the Marathi community |
| Economic Times (Mumbai) | English | Financial announcements, investor notices, corporate communications |
| Bombay Times / Mumbai Mirror | English | Lifestyle, entertainment, city-specific campaigns |
| Times Ascent | English | Wednesday recruitment — Mumbai's most-read job supplement |
| Property Plus (TOI) | English | Saturday property supplement — residential and commercial real estate |
Not sure which paper suits your ad type? Call +91 98219 84000. Jyostna or Dinesh will recommend the exact publication, edition, and page placement for your goal and budget — at no consultation charge.
Matrimonial Ads in Mumbai Newspapers
The Sunday matrimonial columns of Mumbai continue to be one of the most reliable matchmaking services in the city, especially among the professional, Gujarati, Marathi and South Indian communities. Riyo Advertising has published thousands of matrimonial advertisements in the different advertisement sections of Mumbai's leading Sunday newspapers, and we know which sections would get the best results for different communities and profiles.
- Times Soulmate (Times of India Sunday) — premium English-language reach, professionals and NRI families
- Mid-Day Matrimonials — strong response among Mumbai's mid-market English-reading community
- Maharashtra Times Sunday — Marathi-speaking families across Greater Mumbai and suburbs
- Loksatta — particularly trusted for Brahmin, CKP, and traditional Marathi matrimonials
- Gujarat Samachar — essential for Gujarati community responses in Ghatkopar, Borivali, Kandivali, and Marine Lines
Sunday booking deadline: Most Mumbai Sunday editions close matrimonial bookings by Friday evening. Book by Thursday for guaranteed placement.
Recruitment Ads and Times Ascent (Mumbai)
Mumbai is the financial, entertainment and commerce hub of the country. It doesn't make any sense to target the same media for a job posting in the same way for someone in a tech startup in BKC to look for a product manager and someone in a Lower Parel financial company for compliance, or a production house in Andheri looking for an on-set crew and an office worker in a finance company.
Riyo Advertising's recruitment specialists understand Mumbai's industry geography: BKC (Bandra-Kurla Complex): Financial services → Economic Times, Times Ascent; Lower Parel / Worli: Media, FMCG → TOI, HT, Mid-Day; Andheri (E & W): Media, tech, logistics → Mid-Day, TOI, Times Ascent; Navi Mumbai / Airoli: IT, pharma → TOI Navi Mumbai edition; South Mumbai: Legal, finance → Economic Times. Times Ascent — every Wednesday in TOI — is Mumbai's primary recruitment supplement and the mandatory buy for corporate hiring campaigns.
Real Estate Ads in Mumbai — Property Plus and Beyond
Mumbai's real estate market is divided into micromarkets and involves hyperlocal media targeting. The luxury project in Prabhadevi is targeting a different audience than the one in Mira Road, and the publications that are aimed at that audience are vastly different.
Publication strategy by micro-market:
- South Mumbai: Times of India main edition + Economic Times — English-reading, HNI, NRI buyers
- Western Suburbs: TOI + Maharashtra Times + Gujarat Samachar — multi-community reach essential
- Eastern Suburbs: Maharashtra Times + Gujarat Samachar — strong Marathi and Gujarati first-buyer market
- Navi Mumbai: TOI Navi Mumbai + Maharashtra Times — fastest-growing residential market in MMR
- Thane: Maharashtra Times Thane + Navbharat Times — large Hindi and Marathi-speaking buyer base
The two main print media for real estate advertising in Mumbai are Property Plus (TOI Saturday supplement) and Maharashtra Times Property section. Riyo Advertising reserves space for both, and provides guidance on which edition of a micro-market to advertise in to achieve the best results for your project site.
Legal Notices and Name Change Ads in Mumbai
Exactly complying with the dual language publication requirement is mandatory in legal and statutory notices in Maharashtra. The one mistake, the wrong paper, the wrong edition, the wrong form, can cause a delay in the property being registered, make a name change affidavit invalid, or not meet the evidentiary standard of court.
Riyo Advertising has avidly been in charge of thousands of legal notice bookings in Mumbai and has guided them on end-to-end compliance.
Mandatory legal pairs for Mumbai statutory notices: Times of India (English) + Maharashtra Times (Marathi) — most widely accepted by Mumbai courts and registrar offices. Hindustan Times (English) + Loksatta (Marathi) — accepted alternative for City Civil Court matters. For Gujarati-community matters: Gujarat Samachar or Mumbai Samachar as the vernacular addition.
Documentation we guide you through: Notarized affidavit requirements (not older than 6 months) for name change ads, cremation slip or death certificate for obituary, lawyer's letter for title investigation notices, voucher copy and notarized tearsheet collection for court submission. We handle: Name changes, lost documents (PAN, Passport, Vehicle RC), property public notices, share certificates, court summons (Order V Rule 20), partnership dissolution, heirship and succession notices, insolvency filings and all NCLT-directed publications. 📞 For urgent same-day legal notice requirements: +91 98219 84000
Obituary and Remembrance Ads in Mumbai
Riyo Advertising provides obituaries and remembrances with sensitivity and promptness. We can help you with urgent death notices, prayer meeting notices and anniversary remembrances in all the major newspapers of Mumbai.
| Newspaper | Cut-Off for Next-Day Publication |
|---|---|
| Times of India (Mumbai) | 7:00 PM previous day |
| Hindustan Times (Mumbai) | 6:30 PM previous day |
| Maharashtra Times | 5:00 PM previous day |
| Loksatta | 5:00 PM previous day |
| Mid-Day | 11:00 AM same day |
| Gujarat Samachar | 5:00 PM previous day |
Bookings for Sunday remembrance editions need to be done by Friday afternoon latest as this is the most sought after time in Mumbai. Please call +91 98219 84000 for urgent notices for same day support. We also provide: digital photo enhancement guidance, digital proof review, same-day voucher copies and e-paper tearsheets after publication.
Tender Notices and Government Ads in Mumbai
Public tenders must be published in newspapers with guaranteed circulation and government procurement notices, as well as statutory tender advertisements. Riyo Advertising provides Tender Notice booking services to all the required publications in the Mumbai Municipal Ward offices, Maharashtra government departments, PSUs & Private Companies.
Why Mumbai Businesses Choose Riyo Advertising
- INS-Accredited — Direct Publisher Access: Official agency rates are usually 15-30% lower than walk-in rates, no broker mark-up.
- 50,000+ Mumbai Bookings — Local Market Experience: From a 2-line name change notice to full page front page jacket.
- Mumbai-Specific Media Intelligence: Locality-based planning for BKC, Andheri, Navi Mumbai, Colaba.
- Same-Day Verification and Voucher Copies: E-paper links & physical copies for court submission.
- Combo Packages — Mumbai + Maharashtra Coverage: Up to 20% discount: Mumbai+Pune, Mumbai+Nashik, Mumbai+Rest of Maharashtra, Mumbai+Goa.
Serving All Mumbai Localities and Neighborhoods
Riyo Advertising serves clients across every part of Mumbai and MMR: South Mumbai (Colaba, Fort, Worli, Dadar W), Western Suburbs (Bandra, Andheri, Jogeshwari, Borivali, Mira Road), Eastern Suburbs (Sion, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Chembur), Navi Mumbai (Vashi, Nerul, Kharghar, Panvel, Ulwe), Thane District (Thane W/E, Kalyan, Dombivli), BKC, Lower Parel, Nariman Point, and MIDC Andheri.
Frequently Asked Questions —Mumbai Newspaper Advertising
Q: Which is the cheapest newspaper for a name change ad in Mumbai?
A: A combination of a mid-level English daily and a local Marathi paper is the best legal deal. Contact Riyo Advertising for "Legal Duo" package. Call +91 98219 84000.
Q: How do I book an ad in Mumbai Mirror or Bombay Times?
A: Book Times of India Mumbai Edition and mention the supplement in order process. Riyo team verifies supplement availability.
Q: What is the deadline for a legal notice in TOI Mumbai?
A: Around 7 pm previous day; urgent same-day possible, call immediately.
Q: Can I book ads for Navi Mumbai and Thane editions separately from Mumbai City?
A: Yes. TOI and Maharashtra Times have separate editions. Riyo Advertising targets micro-market editions for real estate & recruitment.
Q: Do you offer combo packages for Mumbai + Pune newspaper advertising?
A: Yes, exclusive combos with up to 20% discount. Ideal for NCLT filings and statewide campaigns.
Q: Can I visit your Mumbai office to book an ad?
A: Walk-ins welcome. For complex campaigns, schedule in-person/video consultation with Jyostna or Dinesh. Call +91 98219 84000.
Q: Which Mumbai newspaper is best for reaching the Gujarati community?
A: Gujarat Samachar (wider MMR coverage) and Mumbai Samachar for personal notices, matrimonials and business announcements.
Q: Does Riyo Advertising handle NCLT and insolvency notice bookings?
A: Yes. Hundreds of NCLT, IBC notices in Mumbai. We guarantee tribunal's publication formats and deadlines.
Book Your Mumbai Newspaper Ad Today
📞 Call or WhatsApp: +91 98219 84000
Ask for Jyostna or Dinesh for immediate assistance.
Most Mumbai bookings are confirmed within the hour. For urgent legal notices, obituaries, and tender deadlines, call directly — our team moves at your pace.
Office: Mumbai (location details on contact page) | Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM | Urgent support available on WhatsApp
