Lokmat Times 2026 Rates — Classified, Display, Matrimonial & Public Notice Agency rates — 15–35% below counter, guaranteed. Confirmed within 30 minutes.
English daily of Maharashtra's largest media group. 12 Lakh+ daily readership across 3 editions. Classified or display — 15–35% below counter rates, guaranteed, with free ad drafting and proof before print. Over 20 years of Riyo Advertising.
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Nagpur · Nashik · Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)
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Lokmat Times 2026
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*Indicative starting rates based on the supplied Lokmat Times 2026 tariff information. Final cost may vary by category, edition, size, publication date and applicable newspaper rate. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 for the exact current rate.
Print advertising is not playing in the game of digital for attention; it's playing another one altogether.
Nobody skips a print ad.
Without being blocked, a digital ad will receive a second look for 2 seconds between notifications. A Lokmat Times reader is a real-time reader of the newspaper — your newspaper ad is already a part of what they are reading.
Maharashtra's largest media group, in English.
The English daily of Maharashtra's biggest media house, Lokmat Group, with an English-speaking population of 12 lakh+ readers in the state. Local pull-outs mean the right reader in the right city.
Without being blocked, a digital ad will receive a second look for 2 seconds between notifications. A Lokmat Times reader is a real-time reader of the newspaper — your newspaper ad is already a part of what they are reading.
The English daily of Maharashtra's biggest media house, Lokmat Group, with an English-speaking population of 12 lakh+ readers in the state.
Select Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, or Nashik and go there directly — no cookies, no consent banners, and no changing the rules in the next quarter.
Billed per line. Highlight, highlight with a tick, and highlight with a border are available. Best for matrimonial, funeral, lost and found, decedent, and vacancy.
Best For
Matrimonial · Obituary · Lost & Found · Vacant situation · Personal notices
₹900–₹1,450 per 5 lines by category and edition
Per sq.cm basis, minimum size 3×5 cm. Best for property, recruitment, education, business, and institutional matrimonial.
Best For
Recruitment · Property · Education · Business · Tenders
₹170–₹500/sq.cm by category and edition
Premiums for position included, billed per sq.cm. Most suitable for brand, retail, auto, real estate, and government and institutional projects.
Best For
Brand campaigns · Govt & corporate · Retail · Auto · Real estate
Base from ₹185/sq.cm (Nagpur) to ₹190/sq.cm (Nashik/Aurangabad)
Rates for Lokmat Times display advertisements w.e.f. 2026. All rates are per sq. cm. Every rate is quoted at agency terms with negotiated discounts applied.
Our Rates
Up to 35% Below Counter Rate
Min Size 4×5 cm · Per Sq.cm
| Edition | Basic B&W | Basic Colour | Page 3/Back Page B&W | Page 3/Back Page Colour | Inside Page B&W | Inside Page Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ₹185 | ₹370 | ₹259 | ₹518 | ₹231 | ₹463 |
| Nashik | ₹190 | ₹380 | ₹266 | ₹532 | ₹238 | ₹475 |
| Aurangabad | ₹190 | ₹380 | ₹266 | ₹532 | ₹238 | ₹475 |
5 Lines / Per Sq.cm · Edition dependent
| Category | Text (5 lines) | Display (per sq.cm) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrimonial | ₹900–₹1,450 | ₹275–₹340 | Friday 5 PM |
| Recruitment | ₹900–₹1,450 | ₹410–₹500 | Friday 4 PM |
| Property | ₹850–₹1,050 | ₹275–₹340 | Thursday |
| Obituary | ₹900 | ₹170–₹210 (min 3×5 cm) | Same-day before 12 PM |
| Public Notice / Tender | ₹110–₹200/line | ₹260–₹720 | 2–3 working days |
| Education | — | ₹180–₹220 | 2 days before |
Minimum display size: 3×5 cm (15 sq.cm)
| Size | Dimensions | Area | Built For | Estimated Cost (Nagpur Base B&W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 3×5 cm | 15 sq.cm | Pointer ads, small notices | ₹1,950 |
| Standard | 10×10 cm | 100 sq.cm | Local promotions, education placements | ₹13,000 |
| Quarter Page | 12×20 cm | 240 sq.cm | Offers, recruitment drives, launches | ₹31,200 |
| Half Page | Package-priced | Package layout | Project launches, festive campaigns | Call for quote |
| Full Page (Nagpur) | Full page layout | Full page | Launches, brand statements | ₹65,000–₹1,60,000 |
Booking through Riyo consistently costs less than the full counter rate — 15–35% below counter—with multi-edition combo packages available on matrimonial bookings.
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Lokmat Times publishes from 3 editions across Maharashtra. Every edition carries its own rate — call 9821984000 and we'll confirm the exact rate for your chosen edition before you finalise your booking.
Nagpur · Nashik · Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)
Nagpur
Vidarbha
Nashik
North Maharashtra
Aurangabad
Marathwada
Every edition has its own rate card
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Lokmat Times local pull-outs target specific regions. Choose the right supplement to optimize campaign reach.
Daily news pages
Best for display, public notice, and brand campaigns.
Local Nagpur city content
Best for Nagpur retail, events, and local business.
Local Aurangabad city content
Best for local retail, events, and business announcements.
Local Nashik city content
Best for local retail, events, and business announcements.
Student & education content
Best for coaching institutes, colleges, and admissions.
Peak-readership weekend edition
Best for matrimonial, recruitment, property, and brand.
Lokmat Times is the daily English newspaper of Maharashtra's largest media group with a daily circulation of 12 lakh+ across the English-speaking population in Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Nashik in Maharashtra.
12 Lakh+ Readership
3 editions
Professional Families
Vidarbha, Marathwada, North Maharashtra
High Trust Market
PSU, educational, industrial recruitment
High Intent
Recruitment, property, matrimonial
The people reading it are scouring it, not merely skimming it: people in professional families who are reading the matrimonial columns, people at the PSU and industrial offices who are reading the Situation Vacant column, and people who are buying properties who are reading the weekend listings; hence, the steady success of matrimonial, recruitment, and property columns. Vidarbha and Marathwada are the areas with high trust in PSU, educational, and industrial recruitment.
Corporate, government, and industrial recruitment reach.
Cost-effective for campaigns targeting North Maharashtra and Marathwada markets.
See your rate. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category, edition, and date. No login, no office visit — you'll have an exact quote within 30 minutes on working days.
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Pay via UPI, NEFT, credit/debit card, or cheque. Instant confirmation with an ad reference number and GST invoice. A scanned e-tearsheet lands in your inbox within 48–72 hours.
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Matrimonial — Friday 5 PM · Recruitment — Friday 4 PM · Property — Thursday · Public Notice/Tender — 2–3 working days · Urgent obituary/legal notice — call before 12 PM
Matrimonial
Friday 5 PM
Recruitment
Friday 4 PM
Public Notice / Tender
2–3 working days
These formats match what Lokmat Times' classified section expects. Replace the bracketed details with yours.
Booking on the wrong day is one of the most common and easily avoidable mistakes.
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| Category | Best Day | Why | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrimonial | Sunday | Sunday Lokmat Times sees peak readership of the week | Friday 5 PM |
| Recruitment | Fri + Sun | Situation Vacant column read by active job-seekers | Friday 4 PM |
| Property Buy/Sell | Sat–Sun | Weekend is when property decisions get made | Thursday |
| Education | Sun + Jun–Jul | Admissions season peak | 2 days before |
| Obituary | Any day | Timing is determined by bereavement, not readership | Same-day before 12 PM |
| Public Notice / Tender | Any weekday | Proof of publication focus, not peak readership | 2–3 working days |
| Display / Brand | Thu + Sun | Campus supplement (Thu) and Sunday editions draw highest reach | 3–5 working days |
Lokmat Times caters to English-speaking professionals in Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Nashik who rely on the Situation Vacant column.
Job title first two words, not buried in paragraph three.
Company name, unless it's a confidential search.
Key credentials and experience required.
Location — city, hybrid, or remote, be specific.
Salary range — this matters more than anything else.
How to apply.
Hiring intent seasonality
High — Jan–Mar (Post-Appraisal): Highest job-switch intent period.
High — Jul–Sep (Mid-Year Surge): Mid-year hiring surge; academic-year appointments.
Avoid — Oct (Diwali) & May (Slowdowns): Festive slowdowns and summer lulls reduce responses.
Common mistakes that reduce response quality
Mid-week reach is general. Request Friday or Sunday insertions.
Loses 30–40% of candidates immediately in Central Maharashtra.
A Nashik vacancy booked in the Nagpur edition reaches the wrong city.
"Accounts Manager — Nagpur — ₹7–10L" gets read; "Staff Needed" is ignored.
2–4 insertions over 3–4 weeks generate significantly more responses.
Lokmat Times' editorial team reviews ads before publication — rejections occur for age limits (use "2–5 years experience"), gender language ("Male only," "Salesman"), appearance references ("fair complexion," "good-looking"), regional exclusions ("Locals only"), and misleading titles (dressing up sales as "executive").
Sunday is the only day that matters — Sunday's Lokmat Times matrimonial reaches professional families across Vidarbha and Marathwada.
Priority bereavement bookings handled directly. Same-day bookings possible.
Recognized publication for court summons, name changes, and tenders in Maharashtra.
Years of Experience
Authorised Lokmat Times booking partner since 2003.
Ads Booked
Across matrimonial, recruitment, property, obituary, and statutory categories.
Average Rating
Confirmed rates, free artwork and layout checking, and a design proof before every print.
From choosing the right edition to receiving your final tearsheet, one team handles the complete booking process.
You pay less than the full counter rate.
Booking across Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Nashik individually means multiple local offices — one call to Riyo covers all three.
Format and day recommendations based on category, so you don't book a matrimonial ad on a weekday by mistake.
Not available walk-in or on self-serve portals.
Nothing goes to press without your sign-off.
Call or WhatsApp with your category, edition, and date.
Delivered by email, no manual follow-up needed.
Call directly for priority submission — walk-in offers this only at the local counter.
Riyo books across the Lokmat Group's stable of Marathi, English, and Hindi titles.
9821984000 →| Publication | Language | Best For & Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Lokmat | Marathi | Marathi-speaking readers across Maharashtra — largest circulation in the state |
| Lokmat Samachar | Hindi | Hindi-speaking readers in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions |
| Lokmat Times (Nagpur) | English | Vidarbha reach — corporate, government, and legal notices |
| Lokmat Times (C. Sambhajinagar) | English | Marathwada reach — Aurangabad and surrounding districts |
| Lokmat Times (Nashik) | English | North Maharashtra reach — Nashik and Malegaon belt |
Everything you need to know about Lokmat Times ad rates, booking, deadlines, corrections and publication.
Booking process and publication support
Yes — Riyo has been an accredited Lokmat Group partner since 2003, having sold more than 8,000 ads on Lokmat, and the average rating for its ads is 4.7/5. All bookings include an ad reference number and a GST invoice.
Call/WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category, edition, date, and content. We will confirm the rate within 30 minutes, provide you with proof, and publish the ad once you've approved it. A face-to-face office appointment was not required. Riyo is an authorized Lokmat Times ad partner.
Yes, free of charge – your ad is published in the Lokmat Times e-paper, giving public notices extra searchable reach.
Lokmat Times advertising costs and packages
Classified text runs ₹1,100–₹1,450 for 5 lines (matrimonial, recruitment), ₹1,050 (property), and ₹900 (obituary). Classified display ads are available with a minimum of 3x5 cm, and the rates start at ₹210/sq.cm for obituary and ₹500/sq.cm for recruitment.
The smallest classified display ad size is 3×5 cm with a minimum price of ₹1,950 (Nagpur base), and the smallest classified text ad size is 5 lines with a minimum price of ₹900.
Before taking a look at anything else, candidates narrow down their choices in Central Maharashtra's job market by salary. If there's no range, you're giving up 30-40% of qualified candidates up front.
Best days, supplements and statutory validity
The highest number of people reading matrimonial columns in Vidarbha and Marathwada this week is on Sunday — Sunday Lokmat Times. Book by Friday, 5 PM.
Three Divisions – Nagpur (Vidarbha reach), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar/Aurangabad (Marathwada reach), and Nashik (North Maharashtra reach). The city edition match doesn't match your target area; a Nashik vacancy booked in the Nagpur edition reaches the wrong audience.
Same-day bookings and post-approval changes
Nagpur base: A 3×5 cm black and white display is priced from ₹3,150. The price of text ads begins at ₹900 per unit of 5 lines. Same-day release is possible; call before 12 PM.
Yes – call 9821984000 before 12 PM for obituaries and urgent statutory notices.
Categories
Matrimonial, property, recruitment, name change, obituary and more — live per-city rates.
Choose a category first, then preview the city-specific rate card and booking flow.
38 editions across India
Find Lokmat Times advertising rates, category guides, edition-wise pricing and booking options for 2026.
Friday and Sunday Situation Vacant placements for Vidarbha and Marathwada hiring.
View Recruitment Ads →Weekend classified and display listings across Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Nashik.
View Property Ads →Court- and regulator-accepted statutory notice placements across Maharashtra.
View Public Notice Rates →Obituary and remembrance announcements; same-day priority handling.
View Obituary Options →Sunday matrimonial classified ads with multi-edition combo savings up to 40%.
View Matrimonial Ads →Campus supplement weekly placements for educational institutions.
View Education Ads →
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