Get the Best 2026 Rates for Classified & Display Ads in Karnataka's Most Trusted English Daily Since 1948
If you are looking to reach consumers who live, work, or do business in Karnataka, Deccan Herald is the best English-language advertising medium in the state. Established in 1948 by K.N. Guruswamy, Deccan Herald has a rich history of more than 70 years of providing English-language news and information in Karnataka - and in doing so, winning the ongoing trust of the educated urban and semi-urban population of Bengaluru, Hubballi, Davanagere, Hosapete, Mysuru, Mangaluru and Kalaburagi.
With a daily circulation of more than 2,53,000 copies and a total readership of more than 5,60,000 readers (as certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulations), Deccan Herald puts your ad in the hands of professionals, business owners, government employees, teachers, doctors and nurses, students and families who are the driving force behind Karnataka's knowledge-based and commercially active economy. This readership is not simply a national audience - it is a targeted, educated, and regionally involved readership that is engaged in the day-to-day decisions, transactions, and activities that drive Karnataka's communities each and every day.
This is the advertiser's advantage with Deccan Herald. While national newspapers have a presence in Karnataka, their scope is one state out of many, and the entire editorial identity, supplement offerings and city-level reporting of Deccan Herald is focused on Karnataka's cities and communities. An ad in Deccan Herald is relevant to the people of Karnataka who read the newspaper - and that's why advertisers consistently see higher reader engagement and response to their ads in Deccan Herald than in national newspapers operating in the same region.
Riyo Advertising is your official booking agency for all Deccan Herald advertisement rates and bookings in 2026, with fully updated rate cards, special discounted packages, multi-edition campaign planning and full ad management services from your initial inquiry to post-publication soft-copy proof. To receive an immediate, tailored quote, please call 9821984000 or e-mail info@riyoadvertising.com.
Deccan Herald ad rates are based on per square centimetre (sq cm). The following are the latest 2026 rates for Display, Public/Tender Notice and Appointment ads in Deccan Herald editions.
| Advertisement Type | Placement / Edition | Rate (per sq cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Ad | Bengaluru — B&W Inside Page | ₹900 |
| Display Ad | Bengaluru — Colour Inside Page | ₹1,200 |
| Display Ad | Bengaluru — Front Page Colour | ₹2,000 |
| Display Ad | Bengaluru — Page 3 Colour | ₹1,600 |
| Display Ad | Bengaluru — Back Page Colour | ₹1,600 |
| Public / Tender Notice | All Editions — B&W | ₹650 |
| Public / Tender Notice | All Editions — Colour | ₹900 |
| Appointment Ad | On Request — Contact Riyo Advertising | Call 9821984000 |
Note: Appointment Ad rates and edition-specific rate variations for other Karnataka cities (Hubballi, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Davanagere, Hosapete, Kalaburagi) are confirmed on request. Contact Riyo Advertising for the full, edition-specific rate card including applicable discounts.
Deccan Herald's reputation in Karnataka's media ecosystem is the result of 75+ years of steady, reliable journalism that has established a multi-generational readership in Karnataka. This institutional credibility has significant commercial implications for advertisers - because readers who trust a newspaper also trust the brands and companies that advertise in that newspaper, advertising in Deccan Herald is not just a matter of exposure but of brand association with a publication that readers perceive as a reliable, trusted source of information. It is a gesture of endorsement of a brand by a newspaper that its readers see as an indispensable, trusted voice of authority in their day-to-day work and public lives.
Its daily circulation of 2,53,000+ copies and total readership of 5,60,000+ incorporates a robust multiply-per-copy readership trend - where the same physical copy is shared by more than two people - which means your ad's reach is much larger than simply the circulation figure. In the case of Deccan Herald's tier-2 city editions in Karnataka, multiply-per-copy readership is even greater, with the same copies of Deccan Herald being passed from reader to reader in offices, classrooms and homes - further amplifying your advertisement's reach to a wider audience, without you paying for it.
With seven city editions in Bengaluru, Hubballi, Davanagere, Hosapete, Mysuru, Mangaluru and Kalaburagi, Deccan Herald is the only English language daily in Karnataka with multi-city coverage (including both the state capital and the centre cities of North, Central and Coastal Karnataka). This is especially important for advertisers in real estate, education, banking and finance, FMCG, health, and government - where a multi-city approach to advertising is needed to effectively target audiences across the multiple urban centres of Karnataka.
Knowing the strategic significance of each Deccan Herald city edition lets you align your advertising spend to target the right audience in the right place, leading to better outcomes for your advertising goals.
Deccan Herald display advertisements are measured in square centimetres (sq cm) and charged at the same rate per sq cm, regardless of the actual width to height ratio of the advertisement, provided the total area (width x height) is the same as that booked. Available standard sizes of advertisements in Deccan Herald are as follows.
| Ad Size | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cm Width x 5 cm Height | 20 sq cm | Smallest display ad size, best for small classified displays and personal notices. |
| 10 cm Width x 10 cm Height | 100 sq cm | Standard size for structured recruitment, real estate, and educational announcements. |
| 12 cm Width x 20 cm Height | 240 sq cm | Quarter Page Ad, highly noticeable for product launches and new property projects. |
| 25 cm Width x 16 cm Height | 400 sq cm | Half Page Ad, guarantees almost complete reader focus on the page. |
In addition to these standard formats, Deccan Herald also facilitates a variety of high-impact advertisement sizes such as Full Page Ads, Sky Bus Ads, Pointer Ads, Jacket Ads, Flap Ads and Centre Spread Ads. Premium formats are available on request and are ideal for brand launches, political advertisements, new product launches and corporate branding.
Deccan Herald's classified and display areas cover a broad spectrum. Matrimonial ads target the highly educated, largely urban audience. Employment and appointment ads target the large workforce of professionals in Bengaluru. Property Sale and Rent ads are highly read due to Bengaluru's real estate activity. Name Change, Lost & Found, Education, and Obituary ads are heavily relied upon as Deccan Herald serves as an English newspaper of record in Karnataka.
Deccan Herald is a recognisable qualifying newspaper in Karnataka for legal, statutory compliances. The Public Notice B&W rate of ₹650 per sq cm is one of the most affordable statutory notice rates among all major English language newspapers in Karnataka. The Colour Public Notice rate is ₹900 per sq cm. Riyo Advertising can help you determine the minimum ad size, preferred format and newspaper submission time for your notice.
The excellent regional presence across seven Karnataka cities enables true statewide coverage. Small and medium businesses benefit from affordable entry-level display ad rates starting from ₹1,200 for colour inside pages. A well-designed 20 sq cm colour display ad in Deccan Herald at a cost of about ₹24,000 gives an opportunity to deliver this ad to over 500,000 readers throughout Karnataka.
A 20 sq cm minimum B&W display advertisement in the Bangalore edition costs around ₹18,000. A standard size 100 sq cm colour display advertisement is around ₹1,20,000. For premium placement, a Front Page 100 sq cm ad is around ₹2,00,000. A B&W Public Notice of 100 sq cm is approximately ₹65,000.
Placing your Deccan Herald advertisement with Riyo Advertising is quick, accurate and fully supported from beginning to end:
In the Bengaluru edition, rates for Display ads are ₹900 per sq cm (B&W inside page) to ₹2,000 per sq cm (Front Page colour). Public Notice rates are ₹650 per sq cm (B&W) and ₹900 per sq cm (colour). Advertorial rates and rates for other city editions in Karnataka are available from Riyo Advertising upon request.
The city editions of Deccan Herald are Bengaluru, Hubballi, Davanagere, Hosapete, Mysuru, Mangaluru and Kalaburagi editions which cover the major cities of Karnataka including the state capital, coastal, northern and central districts.
The Front Page enjoys the highest premium at ₹2,000 per sq cm. Page 3 and Back Page are both rated at ₹1,600 per sq cm, compared to the standard inside page colour rate of ₹1,200 per sq cm.
The smallest display ad size in Deccan Herald is 4 cm × 5 cm or 20 sq cm. The recommended minimum size for better impact is the standard 10 cm x 10 cm (100 sq cm) size.
Yes, the Bengaluru edition's professional audience profile means that it is an ideal choice for mid-to-senior level recruitment campaigns across IT, healthcare, education, banking, and manufacturing sectors.
Yes, Deccan Herald is a recognised publication for statutory public notice and tender ads in Karnataka, with an affordable rate of ₹650 per sq cm for B&W notices.
Deccan Herald offers a full suite of premium advertising formats including Full Page Ads, Half Page Ads, Quarter Page Ads, Sky Bus Ads, Pointer Ads, Jacket Ads, Flap Ads and Centre Spread Ads.
Deccan Herald advertisements booked through Riyo Advertising enjoy exclusive discounts based on size, category, and multi-edition packages not applicable if booked directly.
Deccan Herald's daily circulation in Karnataka editions is more than 2,53,000 copies and total readership more than 5,60,000, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Same-day and next-day publication of advertisements is available for urgent time-critical advertisements depending on the daily deadline. Call 9821984000 to make a quick booking.
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