The rates for free Press Journal tenders are INR 1200 per box for Mumbai edition with minimum size of 8 cm x 5 cm; and INR 417 per box for Indore + Bhopal combined edition with minimum size of 8 cm x 5 cm. FPJ is used for all government tenders, PSU infrastructure tenders, BMC contractor tenders and corporate notices of transparency in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Simply place FPJ tender notice ads and receive your GST compliant invoice, SEBI compliant format support and automatic e-tearsheet delivery by Riyo Advertising.
| Edition | Min Size | Box Rate | Min Ad Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 8 cm x 5 cm (40 sq cm) | INR 1,200 | INR 1,200 |
| Indore + Bhopal | 8 cm x 5 cm (40 sq cm) | INR 417 | INR 417 |
| Ad Size | Edition | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 40 sq cm (8x5 cm) — minimum | Mumbai | ~INR 1,200 |
| 40 sq cm (8x5 cm) — minimum | Indore + Bhopal | ~INR 417 |
| 100 sq cm (10x10 cm) | Mumbai | ~INR 3,000 |
| 100 sq cm (10x10 cm) | Indore + Bhopal | ~INR 1,043 |
| 240 sq cm (12x20 cm) | Mumbai | ~INR 7,200 |
| 240 sq cm (12x20 cm) | Indore + Bhopal | ~INR 2,502 |
Rates as per confirmed 2026 FPJ rate card. GST applicable additionally.
FPJ is one of the leading newspapers which are used for advertising tenders in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. It is very effective for reaching qualified bidders due to its institutional readership, which includes government contractors, PSU procurement officers and infrastructure developers.
| Who Books | Purpose | Best Edition |
|---|---|---|
| BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) | Mumbai infrastructure tenders | Mumbai |
| MMRDA | Mumbai Metropolitan development | Mumbai |
| Maharashtra PWD | Maharashtra state infrastructure | Mumbai |
| MP State Government departments | MP state procurement | Indore + Bhopal |
| Central PSUs (BHEL, ONGC, NTPC in MP) | Central procurement | Indore + Bhopal |
| Private developers | Construction, project tenders | Both |
| Banks and NBFCs | Asset recovery auctions | Mumbai |
| Real estate companies | RERA-required tender notices | Mumbai |
| Hospitals and educational institutions | Equipment and service tenders | Both |
FPJ Indore + Bhopal has the tenders box rate as INR 417 which is one of the lowest tender box rates in any major English newspaper in Madhya Pradesh for statutory tender publication. FPJ offers the most cost-effective and credible way to publish the tender in English in Central India for MP government departments, PSUs and companies.
Weekdays are the most effective publishing days for FPJ tender notices. The tender notices are read by government contractors, government procurement officers and institutional readers on weekdays in the regular business week. Monday through Wednesday are preferred to allow maximum response time before typical Friday/Saturday tender submission deadlines.
| Day | Effectiveness | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Best | Start of business week — maximum response window |
| Tuesday | Very good | Active procurement research day |
| Wednesday | Good | Mid-week notice still allows 2-3 day response |
| Thursday | Acceptable | Shorter response window |
| Friday / Weekend | Emergency only | Reduced institutional reader attention |
Yes. Free Press Journal is registered with SEBI. FPJ can be used by the listed companies for making statutory announcements relating to tenders, which are part of their statutory disclosure requirements with BSE and NSE. FPJ Mumbai is widely accepted as publications for RBI regulated entities like Banks, NBFCs for Sarfaesi related publications, auction Publications.
Mumbai tender notice box rate is INR 1,200 per minimum unit (8x5 cm) — higher due to premium Mumbai institutional readership. Indore+Bhopal rate is INR 417 per minimum unit — significantly more affordable for Central India coverage. For Maharashtra + Madhya Pradesh combined statutory tender coverage, both editions can be booked together.
Yes. Riyo Advertising handles combined Mumbai and Indore+Bhopal FPJ tender notice bookings in a single transaction with a GST-compliant invoice covering both editions.
Yes for urgent tenders. Contact Riyo Advertising at 98219 84000 before 11 AM for Mumbai same-day tender notice processing. Availability depends on edition deadlines.
Yes. Riyo Advertising's team reviews all tender notice content for statutory format compliance before submission — ensuring the notice meets SEBI, RBI, government procurement, and court-specified format requirements.
Yes. Full GST-compliant tax invoices are provided for all FPJ tender notice bookings. Institutional clients including government departments, banks, and PSUs can set up standing accounts for recurring tender notice requirements.
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