When South India's professionals are seeking jobs, they read The Hindu. When employers need to reach the very best talent, they advertise in The Hindu. The Hindu was founded in 1878 in Chennai, and is not only one of India's oldest English-language newspapers - it is the newspaper of the educated professional class, and a readership no employer, educational institution or brand can afford to overlook.

With its robust print editions in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore and Tiruchirapalli, The Hindu is unbeatable in geographic coverage in South India, and has respectable coverage in the North.

At Riyo Advertising, we offer a streamlined process for booking The Hindu classifieds (jobs for today, Sunday jobs, matrimonials, property, public notices) quickly, easily and affordably.

About Riyo Advertising

One of the most experienced newspaper advertising agencies in India, Riyo Advertising has been around for more than 2 decades and has been successful in booking classified and display ads in leading newspapers in India. Already, we have had over 50,000 ads placed in The Hindu alone, by corporates, PSUs, institutions and government agencies and individuals across India. We are familiar with all the editions, all the rates and all the deadlines.

Key Facts About The Hindu

The Hindu Ad Rates 2026

Rates depend on edition, format, placement and day of publication. The following are current The Hindu ad rates 2026 estimates. Call Riyo Advertising for precise prices and combo rates.

What Can You Advertise in The Hindu Classifieds?

One of the most popular sections in Indian print media is the Hindu classified section particularly on Sundays. Below, you'll find a complete list of all categories you can book for.

The Hindu Opportunities — India's Premier Recruitment Classifieds

The Hindu Opportunities jobs section and recruitment classifieds section is the most trusted for professional hiring in South India and can be argued most of India. Here's why it's always the top pick of employers.

Why Recruiters Advertise Jobs in The Hindu

• Target Readers: The Hindu targets the highly educated segment of society including engineers, doctors, government officials, academics, bankers and business managers. People who read and apply when you post a job in The Hindu are the ones who read carefully and apply with intention.
• The No. 1 Recruitment Platform in South India: For hiring in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka or Kerala, The Hindu has the most responsive, qualified job seekers in the south in English language newspapers.
• Government and PSU Jobs: The Hindu regularly features Government and PSU job notifications, PSU job vacancies and bank PO positions. The Hindu classifieds is scanned daily by thousands of job seekers to find jobs in the Government Sector.
• Sunday Response: Our data from Riyo Advertising shows that a job ad published in The Hindu on Sunday gets 3 to 5 times the number of responses compared to any other day of the week. If you're booking for one day, reserve Sunday.

What Comes Up in The Hindu Sunday Jobs Section

• Business and institutional job postings
• Walk-in interview notices
• Government job vacancies (State & Central)
• Faculty and Teaching positions (colleges & Universities)
• IT and tech jobs, especially of the Bangalore and Hyderabad editions
• All the Pharma and Healthcare hiring requirements in the South India medical field

The Hindu Supplements — A Guide for Advertisers

The Hindu advertises on a variety of supplements which allow advertisers to target specific audience groups.

1. The Hindu Opportunities (Careers & Recruitment)

• Suitable for: Corporates, PSUs, government departments, hospitals, IT companies, educational institutions and NGOs.
• Primary publication: Every Sunday and secondary every Wednesday.
• Focus: Jobs, appointments, walk-in interviews, government vacancies and academic hiring.

2. Property Plus (Real Estate)

• Frequency: Published on Saturdays.
• Focus: Property listings, new project launches, real estate market analysis, and home buying guides.
• Best for: Builders, developers, housing finance companies, and individual property sellers in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

3. Metro Plus (Lifestyle & City Events)

• Frequency: Published Monday to Saturday.
• Focus: Lifestyle, entertainment, food, fashion, arts and urban events.
• Best for: Restaurants, luxury brands, event promoters, FMCG brands and experiential retail aimed at the upper-middle-class urban consumer.

4. Education Plus (Academics & Admissions)

• Frequency: Published on Mondays.
• Focus: School and college admissions, competitive exam updates, study abroad, and coaching institutes.
• Best for: Schools and universities, coaching institutes, and vocational training institutes, especially during the admission period (January to May) of competitive exams, school admission tests, or study abroad.

5. Young World (Youth & Students)

• Frequency: Published on Saturdays.
• Focus: Education, career guidance, and youth culture for school-level readers.
• Best for: Brands for children, tutoring services, academic publishers and admissions advertising aimed at the student and parent market simultaneously.

6. Obituary / Remembrance

• Frequency: Daily.
• Focus: A dedicated space for Obituary, Death Anniversary, Condolence, and Remembrance messages.
• Note: Special concessional rates are offered for these sensitive announcements to support families in their time of need.

7. Tenders & Public Notices Section

• Focus: Tender Invitations, Statutory Public Notices, Court Notices, and Corporate Announcements.
• Legal Standing: The Hindu is widely accepted by courts, government bodies, and regulatory authorities as a qualified publication for legal notice requirements — particularly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Instant Online Booking for The Hindu Classifieds

Riyo Advertising provides a seamless portal to book classified ads across all major The Hindu categories.

Best Days to Book Your Hindu Advertisement

For the best Return on Investment (ROI) we suggest running your advertisements on these popular days:

Tips for Cost-Efficient Advertising in The Hindu

• Target Sundays for Jobs: Based on booking data from Riyo Advertising, Sunday job ads get 3 to 5 times more responses than ads placed on weekdays.
• Be Concise in Classified Text Ads: Your charge is for each line. Provide concise copy — list job title, essential qualifications, experience needed and a single way of reaching someone. Nothing more.
• Use Enhancements Selectively: Extra charges exist for bold text, tick marks and background colour but can be a worthwhile enhancement in a crowded classifieds section.
• Book 48 Hours Ahead: Complete the booking two or more days before the publication date. For Sunday ads, book by Thursday at 4:00 PM.
• Inquire About Bulk and Package Deals: Multiple insertions in editions (e.g. Chennai + Bangalore + Hyderabad) are eligible for discounts. Multi-insertion and multi-city packages can be bought at a 15% discount from Riyo Advertising.

Exclusive Online Offers for The Hindu Ad Bookings (2026)

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How to Book a The Hindu Classified Ad Online — 5 Steps

1. Apply Your Criteria: Choose your Category (Jobs/Recruitment, Matrimonial, Name Change), Ad Format (Text or Display) and Edition (Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, All India, etc.).
2. Select a Heading: Pick the correct subheading for your ad to ensure it shows up under the right heading. For jobs, this is a selection of the applicable industry group.
3. Choose a Publication Date: Select a date from our calendar. If you are posting a recruitment advertisement, choose Sunday. Any day is good for government job notices, but Sunday has more impact.
4. Write Your Ad: Take advantage of our live preview tool to write and format your ad. Include job title, required qualifications, years of experience and contact information for job ads. Keep it concise.
5. Pay Securely: Pay with Credit/Debit Card, UPI or Net Banking. An instant e-receipt will be sent to you when confirmed.

Understanding The Hindu Ad Pricing

Pricing Models

• Classified Text Ads (ROL): Paid per line. Commonly at least 3–5 lines are required.
• Classified Display Ads: Paid per square centimetre. Use of logos, colour and custom fonts is allowed.
• Main Paper Display Ads: Pay per sq cm, with premium loadings for Page 1, Page 3 and back page.

Key Cost Factors

• Edition: Chennai carries the highest base rate. Regional editions are much more affordable and work well for localised campaigns such as Madurai or Mangalore.
• Day of Publication: The Sunday edition enjoys higher readership and therefore higher value across all print mediums, especially in the jobs classified section.
• Extras: Bold text, tick marks and background colour include a small additional charge, but boost response rates. Logo insertion also boosts response rates at no extra cost.
• Combo Pricing: Booking the Chennai + Bangalore + Hyderabad editions together offers a discount compared to booking each edition separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Book Your The Hindu Ad Through Riyo Advertising?

With its deep understanding of The Hindu, Riyo Advertising has placed 50,000+ ads in The Hindu — from Chennai to Coimbatore to Kochi, across all 12 print editions. Knowing the deadlines, rate structures and best practices for all categories.

• The Hindu Specialists: No other agency knows The Hindu editions — from Chennai to Coimbatore to Kochi — the way Riyo Advertising does.
• Recruitment Specialists: We have assisted thousands of companies ranging from startups to PSUs to multi-national companies to create ads for recruitment which attract the right individuals. Your copy will be reviewed by our team for clarity, completeness and line efficiency prior to submission.
• Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing: The price you are quoted is the price you pay. No extra fees or last-minute extras.
• Full-Service Support: We make sure your ad copy is in the right format and contains all the information candidates need to take action.
• Pan-India Reach: Along with The Hindu, Riyo Advertising places ads in all major Indian newspapers — making us a one-stop-shop for national and regional print campaigns.