{"id":8125,"date":"2026-05-15T03:30:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T03:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/?p=8125"},"modified":"2026-05-15T03:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T03:36:42","slug":"toi-obituary-ad-rates-2026-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/toi-obituary-ad-rates-2026-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Times of India Obituary Ad Rates in 2026 A Complete Breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The truth is that <strong>Times of India Obituary Ad Rates<\/strong> vary based on four major factors: the city, the format of the ad, the size of the ad, and the day it's published.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>This guide provides a clear breakdown of all the cost variables. At the end you will know the cost of an obituary ad in newspaper columns, how pricing is determined and where you can save the most. No 'range' or 'small print' shocks.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n <p class=\"mb-0 font-medium italic\">\"A note of caution: Newspaper advertising rate cards are updated four times a year. While this 2026 guide is accurate, always verify live rates with our team before final booking.\"<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Table of Contents -->\r\n <nav class=\"toc\">\r\n <div class=\"toc-title\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-compass\"><\/i> Strategic Navigation\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"toc-grid\">\r\n <a href=\"#influence-factors\">Factors That Influence Rates<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#city-comparison\">City-Wise Price Comparison<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#format-analysis\">Text vs. Display Analysis<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#saving-strategies\">5 Ways to Save Money<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#hidden-costs\">Hidden Costs to Watch Out For<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#riyo-advantage\">The Riyo Advertising Advantage<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/nav>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"influence-factors\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark flex items-center gap-3 border-b-2 border-accent pb-2 w-fit\">\r\n Factors That Influence Times of India Obituary Ad Rates\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <p>The majority of pricing misunderstandings relate to regarding a death notice in the newspaper as a \u2018product' with a fixed price. They are not. The obituary ad in two different editions can be three times as expensive. Here are the real factors controlling your final bill:<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6 my-8\">\r\n <div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-200\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-city\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">1. Edition City<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Mumbai and Delhi have the highest circulations and fetch the highest price per column centimeter. Tier-2 cities like Nagpur or Lucknow are significantly lower.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-200\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-font\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">2. Ad Format<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Classified Text is paragraphs (charged by word\/line). Classified Display (photos\/borders) costs 3\u20135x as much due to visual impact.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-200\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-expand\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">3. Ad Size & Word Count<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Display ads are charged by column cm (e.g. 3x5 cm). Text ads increase in price as your word count grows beyond the base limit.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-200\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">4. Color vs. B&W<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Color printing is a substantial additional cost. For most families, a clean Black & White notice is enough for a proper tribute.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-200\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-check\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">5. Day of Publication<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Sunday editions command a higher rate. Scheduling on a weekday can help reduce your Times of India Obituary Ad Rates.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-200\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold mb-2\">6. Booking Lead Time<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Last-minute bookings (same day) carry risks. We recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead to ensure placement.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"city-comparison\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-12 mb-6 text-brand-dark border-b-2 border-accent pb-2 w-fit\">\r\n City-Wise Price Comparison for TOI Obituary Ads\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"table-responsive shadow-lg\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>City Edition<\/th>\r\n <th>Text Rate (approx.)<\/th>\r\n <th>Display Rate (approx.)<\/th>\r\n <th>Colour Premium<\/th>\r\n <th>Sunday Premium<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Mumbai<\/td>\r\n <td>\u20b9700\u2013\u20b91,200 \/ line<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"text-brand font-medium\">\u20b92,500\u2013\u20b95,000+ \/ col-cm<\/td>\r\n <td>15\u201325%<\/td>\r\n <td>10\u201320%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Delhi<\/td>\r\n <td>\u20b9650\u2013\u20b91,100 \/ line<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"text-brand font-medium\">\u20b92,200\u2013\u20b94,500+ \/ col-cm<\/td>\r\n <td>15\u201325%<\/td>\r\n <td>10\u201320%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Bangalore<\/td>\r\n <td>\u20b9500\u2013\u20b9900 \/ line<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"text-brand font-medium\">\u20b91,800\u2013\u20b93,500+ \/ col-cm<\/td>\r\n <td>10\u201320%<\/td>\r\n <td>10\u201315%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Pune<\/td>\r\n <td>\u20b9450\u2013\u20b9800 \/ line<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"text-brand font-medium\">\u20b91,500\u2013\u20b93,000+ \/ col-cm<\/td>\r\n <td>10\u201320%<\/td>\r\n <td>10\u201315%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Ahmedabad<\/td>\r\n <td>\u20b9400\u2013\u20b9750 \/ line<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"text-brand font-medium\">\u20b91,400\u2013\u20b92,800+ \/ col-cm<\/td>\r\n <td>10\u201320%<\/td>\r\n <td>10%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Hyderabad<\/td>\r\n <td>\u20b9400\u2013\u20b9750 \/ line<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"text-brand font-medium\">\u20b91,400\u2013\u20b92,800+ \/ col-cm<\/td>\r\n <td>10\u201320%<\/td>\r\n <td>10%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm italic text-gray-500\">All figures are approximate and subject to change based on quarterly updates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"format-analysis\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 text-brand-dark\">Classified Text vs. Display: Cost-Benefit Analysis<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"table-responsive\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Feature<\/th>\r\n <th>Classified Text<\/th>\r\n <th>Classified Display<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Purpose<\/td>\r\n <td>Information delivery \u2014 name, date, details<\/td>\r\n <td>Visual tribute \u2014 photo, design, prominence<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Pricing basis<\/td>\r\n <td>Per word or per line<\/td>\r\n <td>Per column centimetre<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Typical cost (Mumbai)<\/td>\r\n <td>\u20b91,500\u2013\u20b95,000<\/td>\r\n <td>\u20b98,000\u2013\u20b930,000+<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Photo included?<\/td>\r\n <td>No<\/td>\r\n <td>Yes<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Turnaround<\/td>\r\n <td>Same-day booking possible<\/td>\r\n <td>2 days minimum<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td class=\"font-bold\">Best for<\/td>\r\n <td>Most families \u2014 clear & cost-effective<\/td>\r\n <td>Formal tributes for public figures<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"saving-strategies\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-10 mb-6 text-brand-dark flex items-center gap-3 border-b-2 border-accent pb-2 w-fit italic\">\r\n 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Ad\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <ol class=\"content-box\">\r\n <li><strong>1. Choose the Right Editions\u2014Not All of Them:<\/strong> Just because Delhi and Mumbai are big metros, it doesn't mean they need to be added. Book only where your actual network resides.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>2. Book on a Weekday:<\/strong> Sunday editions charge a 10\u201320% premium. If timing allows, a Tuesday or Wednesday ad has the same reach for a much lower cost.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>3. Keep Your Ad Copy Concise:<\/strong> A 60-word notice is more cost-effective than a 90-word one. Write essentials: name, dates, relationship, and service details.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>4. Book Through a Specialized Media Agency:<\/strong> Agencies like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/\" class=\"text-brand font-bold hover:underline\">Riyo Advertising<\/a><\/strong> access preferred \"combo deals\" not available to the public.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>5. Avoid Unnecessary Visual Upgrades:<\/strong> A clean black and white classified display ad is the best \"sweet spot\" for value and visibility. Skip exorbitant front-page surcharges.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"hidden-costs\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 text-brand-dark\">Hidden Costs in Newspaper Advertising<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 my-8\">\r\n <div class=\"bg-brand-light p-6 rounded-xl\">\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-brand-dark mb-2\">GST on Advertising<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">A 5% GST is applicable to all print ads. On a \u20b925,000 display ad, that's an extra \u20b91,250 you must factor in.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-brand-light p-6 rounded-xl\">\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-brand-dark mb-2\">Design & Layout Fees<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Some desks charge for typesetting. Providing your own high-resolution PDF or JPG layout can often waive this fee.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-brand-light p-6 rounded-xl\">\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-brand-dark mb-2\">Correction Charges<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Errors discovered after booking may incur handling fees. Publications rarely offer refunds for ads already printed with errors.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-brand-light p-6 rounded-xl\">\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-brand-dark mb-2\">Tearsheet Requests<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Physical copies of the page may incur a handling fee. Digital proofs from the e-paper are generally free.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"riyo-advantage\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 text-brand-dark\">How Riyo Advertising Simplifies Your Booking<\/h2>\r\n <p>This is the first time most families are publishing an obituary. Riyo handles the high-volume coordination so you don't have to spend your morning on hold with edition desks.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-8 rounded-2xl border-2 border-brand relative my-12\">\r\n <div class=\"absolute -top-4 left-10 bg-brand text-white px-6 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-bold uppercase\">Our 4-Step Process<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 pt-4\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-brand mb-2\">Step 1: Share Essentials<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">Tell us the city, date, and if you have a photo. We establish your approximate budget.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-brand mb-2\">Step 2: Compare Formats<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">We provide a realistic cost comparison of text vs. display, including all taxes.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-brand mb-2\">Step 3: Review & Refine<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">We proofread your copy for common errors before submission to prevent rebooking fees.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-brand mb-2\">Step 4: End-to-End Handling<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"text-sm\">We take care of document submission and payment, providing instant confirmation.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"bg-gray-100 p-8 rounded-2xl text-center my-12 border-2 border-dashed border-brand relative\">\r\n <div class=\"absolute -top-4 left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-brand text-white px-6 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-bold uppercase\">Immediate Support<\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-brand-dark mb-4\">Official TOI Obituary Contact Support<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"mb-6 text-gray-700\">Get a fast and candid price quote for your Times of India Obituary. No long intake forms \u2013 just respectful support from specialists Jyostna and Dinesh.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-center items-center gap-6\">\r\n <a href=\"tel:+919821984000\" class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-xl font-bold text-brand hover:scale-105 transition-transform\"><i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i> +91 98219 84000<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bg-brand text-white px-8 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold hover:bg-brand-dark transition-colors shadow-lg\">Book Online<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"text-3xl font-bold mt-16 mb-8 text-center text-brand-dark underline underline-offset-8 decoration-accent\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"border-t border-border\">\r\n \r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 1. Why are TOI obituary ad rates different for Mumbai and Pune?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>Prices are based on circulation and readership. The Mumbai edition has a massive readership base and high advertiser demand, which drives higher rates per column centimeter.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"brand-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n 2. Is there a cost difference between a color and a black and white ad?\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-plus brand-faq-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"brand-faq-answer\">\r\n <p>Yes. Color ads carry a surcharge of 10-25% over Black & White prices. 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