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Deccan Herald Bengaluru Advertisement Rates 2026

Deccan Herald Newspaper
750K+
Daily Readership
10,000+
Notices & Tenders booked since 2003
4.8/5
Average customer rating
7+
DH Bengaluru editions covered

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Rates From
₹14 / Line
Display Ads
₹320 / Sq.cm
Below Counter Rate
12–30%
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⭐ 4.8/5 average rating
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What are Deccan Herald Bengaluru Edition Ad Rates in 2026?

The Deccan Herald's Bengaluru edition has different rates for classified display ads. It costs between INR 80 and INR 150 per square centimeter. For inner page weekday displays, the price goes up to INR 1,500 to INR 3,000 per square centimeter. On DH Spectrum Sunday supplements, it ranges from INR 2,500 to INR 4,500 per square centimeter. The front page tops out at INR 6,000 to INR 12,000+ per square centimeter. Public notices have a minimum unit cost of INR 18,000 for 4 cm x 5 cm in the same edition.

The Deccan Herald Bengaluru edition is the flagship of Karnataka’s most respected English daily since 1948. They reach over 1.2 million readers in areas like Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Ramanagara, and neighboring districts.

Why is DH Bengaluru the most important edition for Karnataka advertisers?

Founded in Bangalore, Deccan Herald’s Bengaluru edition is Karnataka’s capital city go-to English newspaper. After all, it covers the biggest tech workforce in India, the Karnataka state government, the High Court of Karnataka, and headquarters of major institutions. This paper simply holds more trust and credibility with established professionals in Bangalore than any other English newspaper does.

DH Bengaluru Edition Key Facts

Metric Value
Daily readership1.2 million+
CoverageBengaluru urban, Tumakuru, Ramanagara, Bengaluru Rural
Key supplementsDH Spectrum (Sun), DH Metro (daily), Student Edition (Mon)
Founded1948, Bengaluru
PublisherThe Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.
Dominant reader segmentsIT professionals, government officers, academics, senior executives
Special strengthKarnataka government, IT, academic recruitment, legal notices

What are DH Bengaluru Ad Rates by Category in 2026?

Classified Text Ads — Bengaluru Edition

Category Rate
MatrimonialINR 800 – 1,800 per insertion
RecruitmentINR 800 – 1,600 per insertion
PropertyINR 700 – 1,500 per insertion
Name ChangeINR 600 – 1,200 per insertion
ObituaryConcessional rate
Lost & FoundINR 600 – 1,000 per insertion
Public NoticeINR 700 – 1,400 per insertion

Classified Display Ads — Bengaluru Edition (per sq cm)

Category B&W Colour
MatrimonialINR 80 – 120INR 100 – 150
RecruitmentINR 80 – 130INR 100 – 150
PropertyINR 80 – 125INR 100 – 145
ObituaryConcessionalConcessional
Public Notice min unitINR 18,000 (4x5 cm)As applicable

Main Newspaper Display Ads — Bengaluru Edition (per sq cm)

Position B&W Colour
Inner page weekdayINR 1,500 – 2,500INR 1,800 – 3,000
DH Spectrum (Sunday)INR 2,500 – 3,800INR 3,000 – 4,500
Front page—INR 6,000 – 12,000+
Half pageINR 40,000+INR 55,000+
Full pageINR 55 Lakhs+INR 65 Lakhs+
Jacket—INR 60 Lakhs+

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What ad categories perform best in DH Bengaluru Edition?

IT and technology recruitment (Electronic City, Whitefield, Manyata Tech Park), Karnataka government tenders (BBMP, BDA, KRDCL, KPSC), academic and research recruitment (IISc, IIM Bangalore, NIMHANS), Bangalore premium residential real estate, and matrimonial ads for Bangalore's established professional class perform best in DH Bengaluru

Top Categories — DH Bengaluru

Category Why DH Bengaluru Works
IT / Tech RecruitmentLargest Karnataka IT workforce — strong senior tech readership
Karnataka Government TendersBBMP, BDA, KRDCL, PWD — all require DH for statutory publication
Academic RecruitmentIISc, IIM-B, NIMHANS, Bangalore University — DH is first choice
Bangalore Real EstateSenior professional buyers — premium residential corridors
MatrimonialEstablished Bangalore families — vokkaliga, lingayat, brahmin, all communities
Lifestyle / BrandDH Spectrum Sunday — premium audience, high engagement

What is DH Spectrum and how does it benefit Bengaluru advertisers?

DH Spectrum is the Deccan Herald Bengaluru's top Sunday edition. This one has the biggest reading crowd in the DH network too. It focuses on lifestyle, arts, culture, and longer pieces of journalism. Folks tend to stick around and read this supplement more than any other weekday add-on. Ad campaigns, especially for lux goods, healthcare, and high-thought-product ads, really thrive here, getting the best interaction and returns compared to the rest of DH's offerings.

DH Spectrum — Premium Advertisers Who Benefit Most

What is DH Metro and how is it different from the main DH paper?

DH Metro is a hyperlocal daily pullout supplement from Deccan Herald Bengaluru. It covers neighborhood news in various city areas. People get it with their paper but it costs less to produce. This makes it great for advertisers aiming at specific parts of Bangalore, not the entire city.

Feature DH Main Paper DH Metro
Coverage Full Bengaluru Specific Bangalore localities
Rates Standard DH display rates Lower than main paper
Best for City-wide and pan-Karnataka campaigns Hyperlocal neighbourhood advertising
Ideal advertisers Large brands, institutions, developers Local restaurants, retailers, property in specific areas

How does DH Bengaluru compare to TOI Bangalore and The Hindu Bangalore?

Feature DH Bengaluru TOI Bangalore The Hindu Bangalore
Founded 1948, Bengaluru 1838, Kolkata 1878, Chennai
Market position Karnataka authority Mass reach Premium educated
Reader profile Established professionals, govt, academics Broad urban Academic, research
Classified display rate INR 80–150/sq cm INR 400–700/sq cm Per line (INR 60–110)
Front page rate INR 6,000–12,000/sq cm INR 15,000+/sq cm INR 1,200+/sq cm
Legal notice acceptance Karnataka-wide Karnataka Karnataka
Sunday supplement DH Spectrum Times Life Metro Plus
Kannada combo DH + Prajavani Not available Not available
Recruitment supplement Main paper / Sunday Times Ascent (Wed) Opportunities (Thu)
Education supplement Student Edition (Mon) Education Times Education Plus (Mon)

What is the booking deadline for DH Bengaluru ads?

Ad Type Booking Deadline Publication
Classified text 1 working day prior Next day
Classified display 2 working days prior As confirmed
Inner page display 3-5 working days As confirmed
DH Spectrum Sunday By Wednesday (5 PM) Sunday
Front page 5-7 working days As confirmed
Jacket 7 working days minimum As confirmed
Obituary (same-day) Before 11 AM Same day
Public notice urgent 1-2 working days As confirmed

Frequently Asked Questions — DH Bengaluru Edition

Is DH Bengaluru or TOI Bangalore better for recruitment? ▼

DH Bengaluru is better for quality response and best for senior professionals, government officers, academics, and established companies trust DH more. TOI Bangalore is better for volume and it reaches a larger number of job searchers. Most large Karnataka employers prefer both.

Is DH Bengaluru classified display cheaper than TOI for the same audience? ▼

Yes. DH classified display at INR 80–150/sq cm is 3 to 5 times more affordable than TOI Bangalore classified rates for the same educated professional Bangalore audience, making DH a significantly higher ROI option.

Can Riyo Advertising book DH Bengaluru combined with DH regional Karnataka editions? ▼

Yes. Riyo Advertising can book both DH Bengaluru and the DH regional Karnataka editions together. This combo includes Mysuru, Hubballi, Mangaluru, and others, offering full Karnataka coverage with up to 15% off on multi-edition bundles.

Is the Kannada Rajyotsava (November 1) a key advertising date for DH? ▼

Yes. Kannada Rajyotsava is one of the highest-demand advertising dates for DH across all Karnataka editions. Book at least 10 to 14 working days in advance for November 1 premium placements. DH carries special Rajyotsava supplements and covers, making it the most important Kannada cultural advertising date of the year.

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