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Lokmat Kolhapur Ad Rates 2026: Classified, Display & Matrimonial Pricing

Maharashtra's Leading Marathi Daily · Save 15–35% on Every Ad

10,000+ Ads Booked • 4.8/5 Rating • 11 Editions • Since 2003

Book your Lokmat Kolhapur ad in classified, display, matrimonial, recruitment, obituary and public notice categories. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category and publication date. We'll confirm the rate, share a proof and handle the booking.

Agency rates — 15–35% below counter
Free ad drafting & design help
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11 editions across Maharashtra & Goa
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Starting Rates

₹245 / 4 lines Classified
₹295 / sq.cm Classified Display
15–35% Below Counter Rate
Lokmat Newspaper front page
Same Day Urgent obituary or legal notice? Call 9821984000 before 12 PM for same-day release.
Matrimonial Recruitment Property Obituary Public Notice Tenders Business Education Change of Name Lost & Found Situation Vacant Sunday Edition Appointment Supplement Matrimonial Recruitment Property Obituary Public Notice Tenders Business Education Change of Name Lost & Found Situation Vacant Sunday Edition Appointment Supplement
2003
Partner Since
11
City Editions
10,000+
Ads Booked
4.8/5
Client Rating
30 min
Response Time

Lokmat, Mumbai, English Advertising Cost

The Lokmat Classified Rate Card

Rates for Lokmat Classified Advertisement w.e.f. 10th jan 2026
All The Ad Rates are in per Sq Cm.
Editions 4 Line Rate (Rs.) 7 Line Rate(Rs.) Extra Line Rate (Rs.) Classified Display Ad Rate(Rs.)
Nagpur680750110B/w 420
Mumbai9501150125B/w 467.5
Pune770880130B/w 900
Aurangabad725825100B/w 432.5
Kolhapur24528550B/w 295
Kokan11014040
Nashik700800100B/w 237.5
Jalgaon525715110B/w 247.5
Solapur23527560B/w 107.5
Ahemadnagar15521035B/w 82.5
Akola26031050B/w 112.5
Goa14017535B/w 95
Delhi506010B/w 50
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Kolhapur Edition

Popular Lokmat Ad Rates

Classified

Matrimonial

₹245/ 4 lines
Next available Sunday
Classified

Recruitment

₹200/ sq.cm
Next available Wednesday
Same Day

Obituary Display

₹590/ sq.cm
Book before 12 PM
Classified

Property

₹245/ 4 lines
Next available weekend
Display

Display Ad

₹590/ sq.cm
3–5 working days
Display

Public Notice

₹590/ sq.cm
2–3 working days

*Indicative Kolhapur edition starting rates. Final cost may vary by category, size, position, and publication date.

Pick Where Your Ad Runs

Lokmat Supplements

Lokmat has 10 supplements that run alongside the main paper — each with its own readership, rate card, and day of the week. Booking the right supplement matters as much as the right day.

Main Newspaper

Daily

News pages, all editions. Best for display, public notice, brand campaigns.

Appointment

Wednesday

Careers and recruitment supplement. Best for job ads, hiring drives.

Property

Weekend

Real estate supplement. Best for property listings, developers.

Obituary

Daily

Bereavement notices. Same-day possible before 12 PM.

Public Notice

Daily

Statutory notices. Name change, property, bank recovery notices.

Sakhi

Weekly

Women-focused pull-out. Best for jewellery, fashion, matrimonial, wellness.

Categories

What Can You Advertise in Lokmat Kolhapur?

The six most popular categories in detail. All categories bookable in a single call.

💍 Matrimonial — Sunday Classifieds

Best day: Sunday. The Sunday edition reaches Maharashtra's highest family readership window for matchmaking. Text: ₹245 for 4 lines · Book 2 Get 2 Free insertions package available. Deadline: Thursday.

💼 Recruitment — Appointment Supplement

Best day: Wednesday. Appointment supplement is read by active job-seekers across Western Maharashtra. Min size 8×10 cm: ₹200/sq.cm B&W / ₹220 Colour (Kolhapur). Deadline: Monday 4 PM.

🏠 Property — Real Estate

Best days: Saturday & Sunday. Property decisions happen at the weekend — major real estate developers concentrate their colour and B&W bookings on Saturday & Sunday. Display Rate: ₹590/sq.cm B&W · ₹1,180 Colour.

🕯 Obituary — Condolence Column

Same-day available. Call 9821984000 before 12 PM for same-day release. Min size 4×5 cm; priced on display card with concessional rates available.

⚖ Public Notice / Legal / Tender

Accepted by Courts, Banks, Registrars. Min size 8×5 cm: ₹590/sq.cm B&W (Kolhapur) · Deadline: 2–3 working days · Notary or company secretary signature required.

📰 Display — Main Paper

All pages. Full-scale display ads run alongside editorial content — front page, full page, half page, quarter page, custom strips. Rate: ₹590/sq.cm B&W · ₹1,180 Colour · Lead time: 3–5 working days.

All categories bookable: Matrimonial · Property · Recruitment · Business · Personal · Announcement · Change of Name · Court Notice · Education · Loss of Documents · Lost & Found · Obituary · Public Notice · Remembrance · Retail · Services · Situation Vacant · Tenders

11 Editions

Coverage — Maharashtra & Goa

Lokmat prints from 11 city editions across Maharashtra and Goa. One booking can cover multiple editions with combo discounts.

Edition Key Coverage Area
Kolhapur ★ Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Karad, Ichalkaranji
Mumbai Mumbai metropolitan region
Pune Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, surrounding districts
Nagpur Nagpur, Vidarbha region
Aurangabad Aurangabad, Marathwada region
Nashik Nashik, North Maharashtra
Goa Goa state

Lokmat · By the Numbers

11
City Editions
1.5M+
Readers
10
Supplements
28
Ad Categories
10,000+
Ads Booked
23 yrs
Booking Partnership
Source: Lokmat rate card 2026 · ABC certified circulation
Simple Booking Process

Book Your Lokmat Ad in 3 Easy Steps

No login. No office visit. Simply get your rate, send your ad details and confirm your booking.

Phase 01

Decide the Rate

We work from the same rate card the Lokmat office reads — broken out by category and format — and quote you 15–35% below what the counter charges.

0:00:Call or WhatsApp 9821984000. Tell us category, city & date.
0:05:Get a recommendation, not just a rate.
0:10:Hear the bundle math — multi-edition combos up to 15% off.
Phase 02

Draft the Ad

Send a rough draft — even two lines on WhatsApp — and we write, format and design it the way the paper expects.

0:15:Send your content (WhatsApp/email). Name change/lost document: send affidavit/document copy.
0:20:We add highlights (bold, tick, border, logo) to ensure it performs.
0:30:You get a proof exactly as it will print. Nothing goes to the paper without your approval.
Phase 03

Release & Confirm

Once you approve the proof, the rest runs without you — desk submission, press confirmation, tearsheets.

Payment:UPI, NEFT, card or cheque. Instant confirmation, reference number, GST invoice.
Clearance:We handle editorial review. Because we draft to compliance rules, ads clear on first read.
Print:Your ad publishes. PDF tearsheet arrives by email within 48–72 hours.

Booking Deadlines at a Glance

Submit early to secure your preferred publication date.

Classified Text

1 day before

Classified Display

2 days before

Display + Creative

3–5 working days

Recruitment (Wednesday)

Monday · 4 PM

Sunday Matrimonial

Thursday

Urgent Obituary

Call before 12 PM

Samples

Sample Ad Formats — Copy & Adapt

Sample 1 — Matrimonial

Maratha family seeks alliance for son, 28 yrs, MBA, IT professional, Kolhapur. Contact: 9821984000

Sample 2 — Recruitment

WANTED: Site Engineer for construction firm, Kolhapur. Exp: 3 yrs. Salary: ₹35–50K. Apply: info@riyoadvertising.com

Sample 3 — Property

FOR SALE — 2BHK Flat, Kolhapur. 1,100 sq.ft, 2 parking, gated society. ₹45 Lakh. Contact: 9821984000

Sample 4 — Name Change

I, [OLD FULL NAME], S/o [Father's Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby declare that I have changed my name from [OLD NAME] to [NEW NAME] for all purposes, vide Affidavit No. [XXX] dated [Date].

Sample 5 — Obituary

PASSED AWAY — With profound grief we announce the passing of [FULL NAME], aged [XX], beloved [relation] of [family name], on [date] at [place]. Prayer Meet: [Date], [Time], [Venue].

Sample 6 — Lost Document

LOST: Original property document near Mahadwar Road, Kolhapur. Finder contact: 9821984000

Recruitment Guide

How to Post a Job Ad in Lokmat Kolhapur

Lokmat Kolhapur reaches professionals, manufacturers, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and SMEs across Western Maharashtra. Follow these guidelines to maximize candidate applications.

What to Include in the Ad

→ Job title — first two words, not buried in paragraph three

→ Company or organisation name, unless it's a confidential search

→ Key qualifications and years of experience

→ Location — specific city/area (e.g. Kolhapur MIDC)

→ Salary range — this matters more than anything else

→ How to apply — email, portal link, or phone

Best time of year to recruit

Jan–Mar: HIGH — post-appraisal job-switch intent. Jul–Sep: HIGH — academic hiring surge for institutes & engineering. Oct & May: AVOID — festival and vacation lulls.

Why your Job Ad isn't getting applications

  • ✕ Wrong day: Publishing recruitment on Tuesday or Thursday when readership is general. Always request Wednesday.
  • ✕ No salary range: Loses 30–40% of qualified candidates immediately.
  • ✕ Text-only for Senior Roles: Use Classified Display with your logo for executive roles.
  • ✕ Ad too short: A 3-line ad doesn't let a qualified candidate self-select. Aim for 8–12 lines.
  • ✕ Only ran once: 2–4 insertions over 3–4 weeks generate significantly more response.
Run an ad that underperformed? Call 9821984000 — tell us what ran and how many responses you got. No charge for that conversation.

⚠️ Terms to Avoid — Legal Compliance

The Lokmat editorial team reviews ads. Discriminatory language gets the ad rejected:
✕ Age limits — use "2–5 years experience" instead
✕ Gender language — "Male only," "Salesman"
✕ Appearance — "fair complexion," "good-looking"
✕ Marital status — "married preferred"
✕ Regional exclusions — "Locals only"
✕ Misleading titles — dressing up cold-call sales as "executive"

Sunday Classifieds

Lokmat Matrimonial Ad Guide

Sunday reaches Maharashtra's highest family readership window for matchmaking. Reserve 2–4 back-to-back Sundays for increasing response week to week.

Multi-Sunday Package

Book 2 Get 2 Free

4 Sundays for price of 2

Package 4-Line Rate
Single Insertion ₹245
Book 2 Get 2 Free Popular ₹490 for 4 insertions

Writing tip: Lead with community, then age, then education, then profession — the sequence matrimonial readers scan first.

Condolence Column

Lokmat Obituary Ad — Booking Quickly

We can never wait for the right moment to need this. We've handled thousands of bereavement bookings and built the process to be as simple as possible.

Minimum Size

₹11,800

4 × 5 cm

20 sq.cm × ₹590

With Photo

₹35,400

Standard 6 × 10 cm

60 sq.cm × ₹590

Urgent Release

Same Day

Submit before 12 PM

Supporting Document

Death certificate or doctor's note.

Photograph

A clear phone-quality photo is usually sufficient.

Same-Day Obituary

Call Before 12 PM

When publication is urgent, call directly rather than waiting for a WhatsApp response.

Call Booking Desk

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Legal & Statutory Advertising

Public Notice — Get It Right, Get It in Time

Lokmat is an accepted document for mandatory disclosures at the courts, company registrar and government departments throughout Maharashtra.

✓ Name change (with affidavit)
✓ Lost document — passport, degree, property
✓ Tender and court notices
✓ Insolvency and NCLT filings
✓ Property sale / possession notices
✓ AGM, EGM, financial results

Recommended Booking Window

3–4working days before

Don't leave a legal or regulatory notice until the day before the deadline. A missed deadline has consequences that no discount is worth.

Deadline approaching?Call 9821984000
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Choose Wisely

Riyo vs Direct Booking vs Self-Serve Portal

An honest comparison — there's a right answer depending on your situation.

Feature Riyo Advertising Lokmat Walk-in Self-Serve Portal
Rate 15–35% below counter Counter rate (highest) Similar to counter
Guidance on format/day ✅ Yes Limited ❌ None
Ad drafting help ✅ Free ❌ No ❌ No
Design proof before print ✅ Yes ❌ No Limited
Same-day urgent handling ✅ Call directly Possible at counter Limited
Tearsheet by email ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Response time 30 min, working days At the counter Platform-dependent

If you know exactly what you want and price is your only variable, a self-serve portal works fine. If you need guidance or a human who will answer the phone for an urgent obituary or legal deadline — that's what we're here for.

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Lokmat Kolhapur Advertising

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Lokmat Kolhapur ad rates, booking, deadlines and publication.

Is Riyo Advertising an official Lokmat booking partner? +

Yes. Riyo Advertising has been an authorised Lokmat booking partner since 2003, with over 10,000 ads booked and a 4.8/5 average rating. Every booking carries an ad reference number and a GST invoice.

Will I get a proof before the ad prints? +

Always. Nothing goes to the Lokmat desk without your written approval. You review the exact ad copy — text, layout, photo — and only confirm when you're satisfied.

Will I get a GST invoice? +

Yes — a GST invoice is issued for every booking, with your GSTIN included on request. Valid for business accounting and regulatory records.

Are your rates the same as the Lokmat office? +

Riyo works from the same rate card the Lokmat office reads, and offers 15–35% below the published counter rate. Economy Classified: under ₹1,500 per insertion. Matrimonial: Book 2 Get 2 Free.

What are the Lokmat Kolhapur classified ad rates in 2026? +

Classified text (Kolhapur): ₹245 for 4 lines · ₹285 for 7 lines · ₹50/extra line. Classified display: ₹295/sq.cm B&W. Main display: ₹590/sq.cm B&W · ₹1,180 Colour.

Can I get help drafting my ad? +

Yes — free of charge. Send a rough draft on WhatsApp or email. For Name Change or Lost Document ads, just send the affidavit or document copy and we draft the legally correct wording.

What are the key deadlines for Lokmat Kolhapur? +

Recruitment (Wednesday): Book by Monday 4 PM · Matrimonial (Sunday): Book by Thursday · Tender/Public Notice: 2–3 working days · Obituary: Same-day, call before 12 PM.

Can I book a same-day Lokmat Kolhapur ad? +

Yes, for urgent obituaries and legal notices — call 9821984000 before 12 PM to confirm the day's cutoff.

Are multi-edition and repeat discounts real? +

Yes. Multi-edition Lokmat bookings cost less per edition. First booking: flat 5% off. Repeat customers: flat 10% off, applied automatically.

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