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Deccan Herald's ad rates go from INR 1,500 to INR 3,000 per square cm for weekday inner pages, and from INR 2,500 to INR 4,500 for DH Spectrum Sunday supplements. Front page ads cost even more, ranging from INR 6,000 to INR 12,000+ per square cm. Now, half page ads begin at INR 40,000, while full page ads in Bangalore start at INR 55 Lakhs. Plus, jacket ads begin at INR 60 Lakhs per insert.
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| Type | Position | Rate (Bangalore 2026) | Min Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Page Weekday | Inside pages | INR 1,500 – 3,000/sq cm | 4 cm x 4 cm (16 sq cm) |
| DH Spectrum (Sunday) | Sunday supplement | INR 2,500 – 4,500/sq cm | 4 cm x 4 cm (16 sq cm) |
| Front Page | Page 1 premium | INR 6,000 – 12,000+/sq cm | 12 cm x 20 cm (240 sq cm) |
| Back Page | Rear page premium | Contact Riyo Advertising | As per edition |
| Page 3 | Third page premium | Contact Riyo Advertising | As per edition |
| Half Page | Horizontal or vertical | INR 40,000 – INR 30 Lakhs+ | As specified |
| Full Page | Full broadsheet | INR 55 Lakhs+ (Bangalore) | Full page |
| Jacket Ad | Full front wrap | INR 60 Lakhs+ per insert | Full wrap |
| DH Metro | Hyperlocal Bangalore | Contact Riyo Advertising | As per edition |
DH Spectrum is the Deccan Herald's top Sunday supplement, boasting the biggest readership in their network. Folks tend to devote way more time with the Sunday paper compared to other days, leading to ad exposure for longer periods. Due to this, DH Spectrum charges a premium—between 20 to 35% more than weekday rates. That's around INR 2,500 to INR 4,500 per square cm in Bangalore.
| Factor | Weekday DH | DH Spectrum (Sunday) |
|---|---|---|
| Reader time spent | 15–20 min average | 45–60 min average |
| Readership volume | Standard | Highest of the week |
| Ad shelf life | 1 day | 2–3 days (kept for weekend reading) |
| Audience engagement | Standard | Premium — leisure reading mode |
| Rate premium | Baseline | 20–35% above weekday |
| Best for | Urgent, cost-sensitive campaigns | Brand, lifestyle, real estate, premium ads |
For a DH front page display ad, you need at least 12 cm by 20 cm, which is 240 square cm. At Bangalore's rates, that costs between INR 6,000 and INR 12,000 per square cm. So, the total price is roughly INR 14.4 lakhs to INR 28.8 lakhs. Plus, front page spots are super popular, especially around Kannada Rajyotsava, Dasara, Ugadi, and Diwali. Because of that, you gotta book your slot 5 to 7 days early.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum size | 12 cm x 20 cm (240 sq cm) |
| Rate range | INR 6,000 – 12,000+/sq cm |
| Minimum cost | ~INR 14.4 Lakhs – INR 28.8 Lakhs |
| Lead time | 5-7 working days minimum |
| Best for | Real estate mega-launches, hospital groups, large brands |
| Peak demand dates | Kannada Rajyotsava, Dasara, Ugadi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi |
DH Metro, a hyperlocal pullout supplement of Deccan Herald, focuses on Bangalore neighborhood content like local news, restaurants, and real estate. It costs less than the main DH paper and is great for advertisers targeting specific city areas, not the whole of Bangalore or Karnataka. For rate info, get in touch with Riyo Advertising.
| Ad Size | Position | Estimated Cost (Bangalore) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 sq cm | Inner page weekday | ~INR 24,000 – 48,000 |
| 100 sq cm | Inner page weekday | ~INR 1,50,000 – 3,00,000 |
| 100 sq cm | DH Spectrum (Sunday) | ~INR 2,50,000 – 4,50,000 |
| 100 sq cm | Front page | ~INR 6,00,000 – 12,00,000 |
| 240 sq cm | Front page (minimum) | ~INR 14,40,000 – 28,80,000 |
| Half page | Inner page | INR 40,000 – INR 30 Lakhs+ |
| Full page | Bangalore | INR 55 Lakhs+ |
| Jacket | Full front wrap | INR 60 Lakhs+ |
Contact Riyo Advertising for exact 2026 confirmed rates.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File format | PDF (print-ready) |
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum |
| Colour mode | CMYK |
| Bleed | 3 mm for full page and jacket |
| Fonts | Embedded or outlined |
| Inner page deadline | 3 to 5 working days prior |
| Front page deadline | 5 to 7 working days prior |
| Jacket deadline | 7 working days minimum |
Absolutely, for the majority of brands and consumers. Readers spend way more time – 3 to 4 times as much – on Sunday content. This boosts response rates and brand recall for things like matrimonial ads, real estate listings, lifestyle sections, and high-end brand campaigns.
A full page Deccan Herald Bangalore display ad starts from approximately INR 55 Lakhs. Contact Riyo Advertising for the confirmed 2026 full page rate card.
the inner page weekdays go for INR 1,500–3,000 per square cm. In contrast, DH Spectrum on Sundays is INR 2,500–4,500 per square cm. The Spectrum section hooks in far more readers with its longer lifespan and engaged audience, all for that slight premium.
Sure, you can book DH display ads in multiple Karnataka city editions together and get bundle discounts of up to 15%.
For Kannada Rajyotsava on November 1, which is a high-demand day, you should book at least 10 to 14 days early, especially if you want a front-page spot or a DH Spectrum position.
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