When India's professionals are seeking jobs, they read the Times of India. When employers need to reach the broadest base of qualified talent across the country, they advertise in the Times of India. Founded in 1838 in Mumbai, the Times of India is not only India's oldest English-language daily still in continuous publication — it is the world's largest-selling English-language broadsheet by paid circulation, and the first choice for employers, brands and institutions that need genuine pan-India reach.

With print editions in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, Patna, Ranchi, Surat, Vadodara, and Coimbatore, the Times of India is the only English-language newspaper that reaches North, West, South, and East India simultaneously.

At Riyo Advertising, we offer a streamlined process for booking Times of India classifieds — jobs, Sunday jobs, matrimonials, property, public notices — quickly, easily and affordably.

About Riyo Advertising

Riyo Advertising is among the most experienced newspaper advertising agencies in India that has more than 2 decades of experience in bookings of classified and display ads in all major newspapers in India. It is not the number of advertisements which we have placed in the Times of India alone that matters, but the fact that we have placed over 50,000 advertisements for corporates, PSUs, MNCs, educational institutions, Government departments and individual advertisers in India. We're familiar with every TOI edition, every rate card and every deadline — ensuring that your ad gets to your readers without delays or surprises.

Key Facts About Times of India

Times of India Ad Rates 2026

Rates are subject to change for each edition, format, placement and day of printing. The following are current Times of India ad rates 2026 estimates. For precise quotes and bespoke combo packages, make sure to get in touch with Riyo Advertising.

What Can You Advertise in Times of India Classifieds?

Times of India classifieds is the biggest English-language classifieds section in India, covering all the major categories for individual and business advertisers.

Times of India Ascent — India's No. 1 Recruitment Classifieds

Times of India Ascent is the most reliable and widely-read jobs and recruitment classifieds supplement in India. Distributed in 19+ editions pan-India, no other English-language print medium reaches more job seekers with requisite skills. For the reasons listed below, Times of India is the preferred job platform of top employers in India.

Why Recruiters Advertise Jobs in Times of India

• Qualified, Pan-India Readership: The Times of India's audience spans India's entire professional spectrum — IT professionals in Bangalore and Hyderabad, finance and banking professionals in Mumbai, government and administrative officials in Delhi and Lucknow, manufacturing and trade professionals in Ahmedabad and Pune. When you book a recruitment ad in Times of India, you are reaching India's broadest base of English-speaking, career-active professionals simultaneously.
• India's No. 1 National Recruitment Platform in Print: No English-language newspaper matches the Times of India for pan-India hiring. Whether you need to fill a role in Chennai, Delhi, or Kolkata, a single all-India edition booking puts your job vacancy in front of millions of active and passive job seekers on the same day.
• Government and PSU Jobs: Central government departments, state PSUs, defence organisations, and public sector banks routinely publish government job vacancies and PSU job notifications in the Times of India. Millions of job seekers scan Times of India classifieds daily specifically for PSU vacancies and government sector roles.
• Sunday Performance: Based on Riyo Advertising's booking data across thousands of recruitment ad bookings, Sunday job ads in Times of India — published in the TOI Ascent supplement — receive 3 to 5 times more responses than identical ads placed on weekdays. If you are placing one ad, make it Sunday.

What Appears in Times of India Sunday Jobs Section

• Senior corporate and leadership appointment ads from MNCs, large Indian corporates, and conglomerates
• Walk-in interview notices from BPOs, IT companies, retail chains, and hospitals
• Government job vacancies from central and state agencies, PSUs, and defence organisations
• IT and tech jobs across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai
• Banking and finance jobs from private banks, NBFCs, and insurance companies
• Healthcare and pharma jobs for doctors, nurses, clinical researchers, and pharma sales professionals

Times of India Supplements — A Guide for Advertisers

The Times of India publishes India's most extensive suite of newspaper supplements, giving advertisers precise targeting across every major audience segment.

1. TOI Ascent (Careers & Recruitment)

• Published: Wednesdays (primary) and Sundays (in main paper classifieds).
• Focus: Jobs, appointments, walk-in interviews, government vacancies, campus recruitment, and executive hiring.
• Best for: Corporates, MNCs, PSUs, government departments, IT companies, hospitals, educational institutions, startups, and NGOs seeking qualified candidates across India.

2. Times Property (Real Estate)

• Published: Saturdays.
• Focus: Property listings, new residential and commercial project launches, real estate market analysis, home loan guides, and investment property features.
• Best for: Builders, real estate developers, housing finance companies, and individual property sellers and buyers in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

3. Times Life / Bombay Times / Delhi Times (Lifestyle & City)

• Published: Daily (city-specific editions).
• Focus: Lifestyle, entertainment, celebrity, food, fashion, arts, events, and city-specific social content.
• Best for: Luxury brands, FMCG companies, restaurants and hospitality, event promoters, fashion labels, and premium retail targeting urban upper-middle and affluent consumers.

4. Times Edu (Education & Admissions)

• Published: Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Focus: School and college admissions, competitive exam preparation, study abroad programmes, coaching centres, and skill development courses.
• Best for: Schools, universities, coaching institutes, overseas education consultants, and vocational training providers — particularly during the admission season (January–June).

5. Times Wellness / Times Life (Youth & Lifestyle)

• Published: Saturdays and Sundays.
• Focus: Health, wellness, youth culture, personal finance for young professionals, and career guidance for students.
• Best for: Health and wellness brands, edtech companies, academic publishers, career counselling services, and brands targeting millennials and Gen Z readers.

6. Obituary / Remembrance Section

• Published: Daily.
• Focus: Obituary notices, death anniversaries, condolence messages, and remembrance tributes.
• Special: Concessional rates are available for these sensitive announcements, with a dedicated placement page in every edition.

7. Tenders & Public Notices Section

• Focus: Tender invitations, statutory public notices, court notices, and corporate regulatory announcements.
• Legal Standing: The Times of India is one of India's most widely accepted publications for statutory notice requirements, recognised by courts, government bodies, and regulatory authorities across all states.

Best Days to Book Your Times of India Advertisement

Tips for Cost-Efficient Advertising in Times of India

• Always Book Sunday for Recruitment: Sunday job ads in Times of India receive 3 to 5 times more responses than weekday ads, based on Riyo Advertising's booking data across thousands of clients. For maximum applications, Sunday in the main classifieds section is the single best investment.
• Be Concise in Classified Text Ads: You are charged per line. Write tight copy — include the job title, required qualifications, years of experience, and one clear method of contact. Eliminate everything else. Every line saved is money saved.
• Use Enhancements Selectively: Bold text, tick marks, and background colour each carry a small additional charge but meaningfully increase visibility in the dense Times of India classifieds section where hundreds of ads compete for the reader's eye.
• Book 48 Hours in Advance: Finalise your booking at least two days before your intended publication date. For Sunday ads specifically, submit your booking by Thursday at 4:00 PM to guarantee placement.
• Ask About Bulk and Combo Packages: Booking across multiple editions — for example, Delhi + Mumbai + Bangalore + Hyderabad — in a single package qualifies for significant discounts. Riyo Advertising offers up to 15% off on multi-insertion and multi-city combo packages.

Exclusive Online Offers for Times of India Ad Bookings (2026)

How to Book a Times of India Classified Ad Online — 5 Steps

1. Select Your Category: Choose your category (e.g., Jobs/Recruitment, Matrimonial, Name Change, Property), your preferred ad format (classified text or classified display) and your target edition (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, All India, etc.).
2. Select a Heading: You need to have the right sub-heading to have your ad appear under the appropriate category. For job ads, select your industry group (IT, Banking, Healthcare, Education, etc.). The heading has a direct influence on response volume.
3. Choose Your Date: Select from our calendar of dates. For recruitment ads, always select Sunday. Matrimonial ads have the highest response rate on Sundays. The day doesn't matter for government job announcements or legal notices, except that Sunday has more impact.
4. Write Your Ad: Use our live preview tool to write and format your copy. For a job ad, mention: job title, key qualifications, minimum experience required, job location and one clear means of contact (email or phone). Be concise — every line counts.
5. Pay Securely: Pay via Credit/Debit Card, UPI or Net Banking. Upon payment, you'll get an instant digital receipt and a booking confirmation.

Understanding Times of India Ad Pricing

Pricing Models

• Classified Text Ads (ROL): Charged per line. A minimum of 3–5 lines is typically required. The cost per line varies by edition — Mumbai and Delhi are the most expensive; regional editions are cheaper.
• Classified Display Ads: Charged per square centimetre. Logos, colour, custom fonts, and borders are permitted. Minimum size requirements apply per category.
• Main Paper Display Ads: Charged per square centimetre, with significant premium loading for Page 1 (Front Page), Page 3, the back page, and the front page of supplements. Solus (exclusive) positions command the highest rates.

Key Cost Factors

• Edition: The Mumbai and Delhi editions are the costliest, attracting the highest newspaper ad rates because of their circulation, affluent readership and advertiser demand. Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata are mid-tier. Regional editions like Patna, Ranchi or Bhubaneswar are much cheaper and are perfect for targeted regional campaigns.
• Day of Publication: Sunday has the highest premium of the week across all formats as it is the most widely read day. This applies particularly to the jobs classified and matrimonial sections.
• Enhancements: There is a small charge for bold text, tick marks, background colour and logo insertion. These additions make ads more visible in a heavily trafficked classifieds section and yield a higher response rate.
• National Combo Package: Booking Mumbai + Delhi + Bangalore + Kolkata together qualifies for a per-edition discount. Riyo Advertising can design your targeted geography mix to be the most budget-friendly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Book Your Times of India Ad Through Riyo Advertising?

With deep understanding of Times of India, Riyo Advertising has already placed 50,000+ ads in Times of India in all major editions — from Mumbai and Delhi to Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune and more. We're familiar with the deadlines, pricing, category-specific requirements and the best placement strategies for every ad type.

• Times of India Specialists: No other agency knows the TOI editions — from Mumbai and Delhi to Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune and more — the way Riyo Advertising does.
• Recruitment Specialists: We have assisted thousands of companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies and government PSUs to design recruitment ads in Times of India that fill their positions with the right candidates. We edit your copy for clarity, completeness, and line efficiency before it is sent, ensuring you don't waste a single word and don't leave out a single detail.
• Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing: What you're quoted is what you pay. No trick fees, no hidden extras, no last-minute additions. All taxes and booking fees are included in our rates.
• Full-Service Support: We check every ad for format, content and category before it's published in the Times of India. We spot any problems with your copy before it's published — not after.
• Pan-India Reach: Riyo Advertising places ads in all major newspapers in India, such as The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, Dainik Bhaskar, Malayala Manorama, Eenadu, and others — making us a one-stop source for national, regional and multi-publication print advertising campaigns.