{"id":5959,"date":"2026-04-03T08:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/?p=5959"},"modified":"2026-04-06T06:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:46:02","slug":"cheapest-toi-obituary-ad-booking-rates-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/cheapest-toi-obituary-ad-booking-rates-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheapest Toi Obituary Ad Booking Rates Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5959\" class=\"elementor elementor-5959\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b787961 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b787961\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-442b782\" data-id=\"442b782\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2853f05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2853f05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"max-w-3xl mx-auto py-2 px-4\">\r\n  <div class=\"bg-white shadow-md rounded-xl overflow-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"px-8 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-10\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\r\n<div class=\"bg-white border border-amber-200 shadow-sm rounded-lg p-6 mb-10\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-xs font-bold mb-4 flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-800 uppercase tracking-widest\">\r\n    Table of Contents\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-sm\">\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#rate-comparison\" class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-700 hover:text-amber-700 transition\">\r\n        \ud83d\udcca City-Wise Rate Comparison\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#discount-strategies\" class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-700 hover:text-amber-700 transition\">\r\n        \ud83d\udcb8 Discount Strategies That Work\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#online-booking\" class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-700 hover:text-amber-700 transition\">\r\n        \ud83c\udf10 Online Booking Platforms\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#agency-guide\" class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-700 hover:text-amber-700 transition\">\r\n        \ud83c\udfe2 Agency Selection Guide\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#package-deals\" class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-700 hover:text-amber-700 transition\">\r\n        \ud83d\udce6 Package Deals Explained\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#cheapest-method\" class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-700 hover:text-amber-700 transition\">\r\n        \u26a1 How to Get Cheapest Rates\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-700 hover:text-amber-700 transition\">\r\n        \u2753 FAQs\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- BIG CENTER CONTACT BUTTON -->\r\n<div class=\"flex justify-center my-6\">\r\n\r\n  <a href=\"tel:+919821984000\"\r\n     class=\"flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#BB2D29] text-white px-8 py-4 rounded-full shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 transform hover:scale-105\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ICON -->\r\n    <span class=\"text-xl\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span>\r\n\r\n    <!-- TEXT -->\r\n    <span class=\"text-lg md:text-xl font-bold tracking-wide\">\r\n      Call Now: +91 98219 84000\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n  <\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- NEW CONTENT START -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mb-6 pb-6 border-b\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4\">City-Wise Rate Comparison \u2014 What You're Actually Working With<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/the-times-of-india.shtml\">TOI advertising rates<\/a> vary across editions, and more than you think. Most expensive is Mumbai. Delhi is close behind. Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh are considerably cheaper per line.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\">\r\n    Here's a ballpark estimate for classified obituary notices (plain text only, per line charges) in early 2026:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"overflow-x-auto mb-5\">\r\n    <table class=\"min-w-full border border-gray-300 text-sm\">\r\n      <thead class=\"bg-gray-100\">\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th class=\"p-2 border\">City<\/th>\r\n          <th class=\"p-2 border\">Approx Rate (Per Line)<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td class=\"p-2 border\">Mumbai<\/td><td class=\"p-2 border\">\u20b9850\u2013\u20b91,100<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td class=\"p-2 border\">Delhi<\/td><td class=\"p-2 border\">\u20b9800\u2013\u20b91,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td class=\"p-2 border\">Bangalore<\/td><td class=\"p-2 border\">\u20b9600\u2013\u20b9800<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td class=\"p-2 border\">Hyderabad<\/td><td class=\"p-2 border\">\u20b9550\u2013\u20b9750<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td class=\"p-2 border\">Ahmedabad<\/td><td class=\"p-2 border\">\u20b9450\u2013\u20b9650<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td class=\"p-2 border\">Pune<\/td><td class=\"p-2 border\">\u20b9500\u2013\u20b9650<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td class=\"p-2 border\">Chennai<\/td><td class=\"p-2 border\">\u20b9500\u2013\u20b9700<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\">\r\n    In Mumbai a standard 5 line classified obituary will cost between \u20b94,250\u2013\u20b95,500. The same notice in Ahmedabad: \u20b92,250\u2013\u20b93,250. Same newspaper. Same page type. Different markets.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700\">\r\n    Display (bordered, with photo) obituaries are different. A quarter-column in display, Mumbai rates, for a day, can exceed \u20b940,000. Most families don\u2019t need display ads \u2014 classifieds are enough.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mb-6 pb-6 border-b\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-4\">Discount Strategies That Actually Work<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <ol class=\"list-decimal list-inside text-gray-700 space-y-2\">\r\n    <li><strong>Multi-city booking:<\/strong> 10\u201315% discount possible<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Repeat client:<\/strong> Mention past bookings<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Mid-week booking:<\/strong> \u20b950\u2013\u20b9100 per line savings<\/li>\r\n  <\/ol>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 mt-4\">\r\n    What won't work: calling the TOI booking desk and asking for a discount. The desk staff don\u2019t have pricing control \u2014 agencies do.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mb-6 pb-6 border-b\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-4\">Online Booking Platforms \u2014 Faster, Sometimes Cheaper<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\">\r\n    Obituary ads can be placed directly via TOI\u2019s portal. Rates are same as rate card \u2014 no discount. Advantage: instant booking and confirmation.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\">\r\n    Third-party platforms may offer small savings (\u20b9100\u2013\u20b9300). Best useful when booking multiple newspapers together.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700\">\r\n    Always get a written quote. Many sites display outdated pricing.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mb-6 pb-6 border-b\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-4\">Agency Recommendations \u2014 What to Look For<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\">\r\n    Choose only TOI-accredited agencies. They can hold ad space and provide confirmed booking.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul class=\"list-disc list-inside text-gray-700 space-y-2 mb-3\">\r\n    <li>Ask: \u201cAre you TOI-accredited?\u201d<\/li>\r\n    <li>Ask: \u201cCan you send written quote before payment?\u201d<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700\">\r\n    If the answer is unclear \u2014 don\u2019t proceed. Mumbai TOI Lower Parel office also allows direct booking.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mb-6 pb-6 border-b\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-4\">Package Deals \u2014 When They Make Sense<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <ul class=\"list-disc list-inside text-gray-700 space-y-2 mb-3\">\r\n    <li>TOI + Maharashtra Times<\/li>\r\n    <li>TOI + Lokmat<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\">\r\n    These packages can save 15\u201325% when both papers are actually needed.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700\">\r\n    Don\u2019t choose packages just for \u201cextra reach\u201d \u2014 choose only if your audience reads both.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mb-6 pb-6 border-b\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-4\">How to Get the <a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/book-obituary-ads-in-times-of-india.shtml\">Cheapest Obituary Ad<\/a> Rates<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 font-semibold mb-2\">Short version:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul class=\"list-disc list-inside text-gray-700 space-y-2 mb-4\">\r\n    <li>Classified choose karo<\/li>\r\n    <li>Agency use karo<\/li>\r\n    <li>Mid-week booking karo<\/li>\r\n    <li>Written quote lo<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"text-gray-700 font-semibold mb-2\">Step-by-step:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ol class=\"list-decimal list-inside text-gray-700 space-y-2\">\r\n    <li>Display vs classified decide karo<\/li>\r\n    <li>Text pehle draft karo<\/li>\r\n    <li>2\u20133 agencies compare karo<\/li>\r\n    <li>Written quote lo<\/li>\r\n    <li>Payment se pehle confirmation lo<\/li>\r\n  <\/ol>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ -->\r\n<section id=\"faqs\" class=\"mt-10\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-6 text-gray-900\">10 FAQs on Cheapest Obituary Ad Booking<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"space-y-3\">\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        What are the cheapest obituary ad rates Times of India Bangalore 5 lines?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n       For a standard 5-line classified obituary in the Bangalore edition, expect \u20b93,000\u2013\u20b94,000 for a single insertion at current rates. Booking through a TOI-accredited agency sometimes brings this to \u20b92,800\u2013\u20b93,200 depending on the agency's margin. The cheapest obituary ad rates in Bangalore are mid-week bookings through accredited agencies \u2014 avoid weekend slots if cost is the priority.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        What is affordable obituary ad agency for Times of India Mumbai?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n       I won't publish specific contact details here \u2014 they go out of date fast and a wrong number during a difficult time is the last thing anyone needs. Search \"TOI accredited obituary ad agency Mumbai\" and look for agencies that list their TOI accreditation explicitly on their site. Then call and ask for a written quote before committing. Two or three calls takes twenty minutes and can save \u20b9500\u2013\u20b91,500 on a standard insertion.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        How to find cheapest obituary ad rates in TOI cities 2026?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n       Call two agencies. Rates change quarterly \u2014 nothing published stays accurate long enough to rely on. Cheapest obituary ad rates in smaller TOI editions like Ahmedabad and Pune run 30\u201340% below Mumbai for the same space. If you have any flexibility on which city edition you need, that difference is bigger than any discount you'll negotiate on the Mumbai rate.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        What discounts available for obituary ads?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        Three real ones: multi-city combined booking (10\u201315% off), repeat-client rate if you've booked with the same agency before, and mid-week insertion if timing is flexible. There's no general \"obituary discount\" on the TOI rate card. Don't let anyone tell you there is \u2014 they're adding a fabricated line to justify charging you less than what they originally quoted, which suggests they inflated the first number.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        How much does TOI obituary price vary by city?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n       A lot. Mumbai classified rates run 60\u201380% higher per line than Ahmedabad. Delhi and Mumbai are close to each other. Bangalore and Hyderabad sit in the middle of the pack, Chennai and Pune a little below that. TOI ad cost tracks each edition's circulation and advertiser demand \u2014 not arbitrary, but the gap is real enough to matter. If you genuinely only need the notice in one city, which city you pick is a bigger cost decision than any discount you'll find.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        What are TOI remembrance ad display rates?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        Display rates in Ahmedabad for the TOI edition are approximately \u20b9350\u2013\u20b9500 per sq cm for black-and-white as of early 2026. Colour adds around 30\u201335%. These are display rates \u2014 for a standard remembrance notice that's text only, the per-line classified rate applies instead, which is cheaper. Verify with a TOI-accredited Ahmedabad agency before booking. Rates here shift with edition demand and I'd rather you confirm than trust a number that may be three months stale.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        Can you negotiate obituary ad rates with TOI?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        With the TOI booking desk directly: you can't. They have no pricing discretion. With an accredited agency: you can, but \"negotiate\" is the wrong frame. Ask for their best rate on your specific brief. Ask what multi-city or mid-week savings apply. Ask if there's a package available. These questions get results; the word \"negotiate\" sometimes puts people on the defensive. The agency has a margin they can choose to share. Whether they do depends partly on how the conversation goes \u2014 and partly on how many other agencies you've already called. That part is up to you.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        What is the minimum cost for obituary ads?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n       For the TOI specifically, the minimum classified booking is typically 3 lines. At Ahmedabad rates, that's around \u20b91,350\u2013\u20b91,950 for a single insertion. At Mumbai rates, \u20b92,550\u2013\u20b93,300. Smaller regional papers \u2014 Maharashtra Times, Hindustan, Lokmat \u2014 have lower minimums. If cost is the binding constraint, a regional-language paper may serve the family's network better than the TOI at lower cost. It depends entirely on who the family needs to reach.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        How to compare TOI ad cost across editions?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n       Ask any TOI-accredited agency for a comparative rate sheet. Most maintain one because clients regularly ask this exact question. Alternatively, the TOI's own rate information is accessible through their central ad booking desk \u2014 ask for the multi-edition classified rate card. What you can't do easily is compare these rates on the TOI's public website, which doesn't present city-by-city obituary pricing in one place.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        What packages offer cheapest obituary ad booking?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        Multi-paper packages that bundle the TOI with one regional-language paper offer the best per-insertion cost for families who need notices in both. The savings are real \u2014 15\u201325% compared to booking each paper separately \u2014 but only if you actually need both papers. A package that adds a paper nobody reads is not a saving. Ask your agency what the combined rate is for your specific city combination, then ask what each paper costs separately. Do the arithmetic yourself. It takes two minutes and it's the only way to know if the package is actually cheaper.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        What packages offer cheapest obituary ad booking?\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        Multi-paper packages that bundle the TOI with one regional-language paper offer the best per-insertion cost for families who need notices in both. The savings are real \u2014 15\u201325% compared to booking each paper separately \u2014 but only if you actually need both papers. A package that adds a paper nobody reads is not a saving. Ask your agency what the combined rate is for your specific city combination, then ask what each paper costs separately. Do the arithmetic yourself. It takes two minutes and it's the only way to know if the package is actually cheaper.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n         What are the cheapest obituary ad rates Times of India Bangalore 5 lines?\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        At current rates, the cost for a single 5-line classified obituary in the Bangalore edition is around \u20b93,000-\u20b94,000. Sometimes through an agency accredited by TOI it can be as low as \u20b92,800-\u20b93,200, depending on the margin. The cheapest obituary ad rates in Bangalore are weekday bookings through TOI-accredited agencies - do not book on weekends if price is your critical concern.\r\n\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n         What is an affordable obituary ad agency for Times of India Mumbai contact details?\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        I'm not going to list contact details because they are subject to change and nobody needs the wrong number in this time of grief. Do a search for \"TOI accredited obituary ad agency Mumbai\", and look for agencies that advertise their TOI accreditation. And ask for quotations in writing. It takes an hour to call 2 or 3 and you can save \u20b9500-\u20b91,500 on a standard obituary ad.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        How to find cheapest obituary ad rates in TOI cities 2026?\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        Call two agencies. Rates are subject to change every three months - nothing gets published fast enough to trust. Cheapest obituary ad rates in lower-net TOI editions such as Ahmedabad and Pune are 30-40% cheaper for the same space than Mumbai. If you have any flexibility on which TOI edition you choose, that's more than any discount you would get on the Mumbai rate.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        What discounts are available for <a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/book-obituary-ads-in-times-of-india.shtml\">book obituary ads<\/a> in Times of India?\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n       Three genuine ones: a multi-city combined rate (10-15% discount), the repeat client rate if you've used that ad agent before, and mid-week insertion rate if the time of insertion isn't critical. The TOI rate card does not have any \"obituary discount\". Anyone telling you there is is making up a line to take less than their original quote, which means they inflated the first quote.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"group border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4 bg-white\">\r\n      <summary class=\"font-semibold cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n        How much does TOI obituary price vary by city?\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"transition group-open:rotate-180\">\u2304<\/span>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <p class=\"mt-3 text-sm text-gray-600\">\r\n        A lot. Pune and Chennai are 30-40% more per line than Ahmedabad. Delhi and Mumbai are similar. Hyderabad and Bangalore come next, Chennai and Pune are just behind. TOI ad rates reflect circulation and demand for each edition - not set in stone, but enough of a difference. 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