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Maharashtra Times Ad Rates 2026: Classified, Display & Public Notice Pricing

Maharashtra's English Daily Newspaper · 1 Crore+ Daily Readership

8,000+ Ads Booked• 4.7/5 Rating• Statewide Coverage• Since 2003

Classified or display — 15–35% below counter rates, guaranteed, with free ad drafting and proof before print. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 and get a confirmed rate within 30 minutes.

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✓ Statewide Maharashtra coverage from Mumbai
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Starting Rates

₹130 / line Classified
₹120 / sq.cm Display
15–35% Below Counter Rate

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Main Newspaper Life & Sunday Supplement Sunday Edition Matrimonial Recruitment Property Obituary Public Notice Statewide Maharashtra Main Newspaper Life & Sunday Supplement Sunday Edition Matrimonial Recruitment Property Obituary Public Notice Statewide Maharashtra
2003
Established Partnership
1 Crore+
Daily Readership
8,000+
Ads Booked Since 2003
4.7/5
Average Client Rating
30 min
Response Time

Maharashtra Times, Mumbai, English Advertising Cost

The Maharashtra Times Classified Rate Card

Rates for Maharashtra Times Classified Advertisement w.e.f. 2026
All The Ad Rates are in per Sq Cm.
Editions Min Line 5 Line Rate(Rs.) Extra Line Rate (Rs.) Classified Display Ad Rate(Rs.)
Mumbai5850170260
Pune540080150
Nashik51803650
Aurangabad51002032
Kolhapur51543153
Nagpur51302635
Jalgaon5501030
Ahmednagar5501022
How It Works

Three Steps to Print

1

Tell us category & date

Exact rate quoted before you commit.

2

Send your content, get a proof

A rough draft is enough — we format & design.

3

Approve & pay

Instant confirmation, ad reference number + GST invoice.

Choose Your Format

Three Ways to Advertise in Maharashtra Times

There are three types of everyday ads for Maharashtra Times, placed in various parts of the paper with various rates for various purposes. Not sure? Call 9821984000.

Most Economical

Classified Text

Plain running-text ad in the classifieds section. Billed per line. Add bold, tick mark, or border for a small enhancement charge.

Best For

Matrimonial · Obituary · Lost & Found · Name Change · Situation Vacant

₹850–₹1,300 for 5 lines by category
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Value For Money

Classified Display

Still within the classified section — photo, logo, colour and custom typography at classified rates for display impact. Billed per sq.cm.

Best For

Property · Recruitment · Business · Education · Institutional matrimonial

₹200–₹450/sq.cm by category · min size 3×5 cm
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Brand Campaigns

Display Ad

Premium placement beside editorial content anywhere in the paper. Custom page choice and dimensions. Billed per sq.cm with position premiums.

Best For

Brand · Retail · Hospitality & tourism · Real estate projects · Government & institutional

₹120–₹170/sq.cm base · Front page ₹55,000–₹1.4L · Back page +30–40%
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2026 Rate Card

Maharashtra Times, Mumbai, English Advertising Cost

All rates are in per sq.cm unless stated otherwise. Rates effective 2026.

15–35% Below Counter Rate

Classified Rate Card

Rates w.e.f. 2026

Edition Min Line 5 Line Rate (₹) Extra Line Rate (₹) Classified Display (₹/sq.cm)
Mumbai5850170260
Pune540080150
Nashik51803650
Aurangabad51002032
Kolhapur51543153
Nagpur51302635
Jalgaon5501030
Ahmednagar5501022

Need the exact rate for your ad? The above tariff may have changed. Please call and confirm the rates before proceeding.

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Ad Dimensions

Display Ad Sizes in Maharashtra Times

Choose the correct size based on your message type. Front page and premium positions need 3–5 working days' advance booking. Ear panel, strip ad rates and the Life & Sunday supplement rate are quoted on request. Call 9821984000 for current package rates.

Size Dimensions Area Built For Estimated Cost (B&W)
Minimum3×5 cm15 sq.cmPointer ads, small notices₹1,800
Standard10×10 cm100 sq.cmLocal promotions, education₹12,000
Quarter Page12×20 cm240 sq.cmOffers, recruitment drives, launches₹28,800
Half Page—Package-pricedProject launches, festive campaignsCall for quote
Full Page—Full page layoutLaunches, brand statements₹55,000–₹1.4L
CustomAny size above minimumBilled per sq.cmStrips, columns, creative layoutsBilled per sq.cm
Pick Where Your Ad Runs

Maharashtra Times Sections

Maharashtra Times is a single edition paper. It has different audience sections each day. A Sunday matrimonial reaches families reading the column together; the Life & Sunday supplement reaches brand & lifestyle oriented readers during the weekend.

Daily

Main Newspaper

News pages, statewide distribution. Best for display, public notice, brand.

Thu + Sun

Life & Sunday Supplement

Feature and lifestyle content. Best for brand campaigns, hospitality, tourism, retail.

Sunday

Sunday Edition

Peak-readership weekend edition. Best for matrimonial, recruitment, property, brand.

Categories

What Can You Advertise in Maharashtra Times?

The six most popular categories in detail, then the full list. All categories available for booking in a single call.

💍 Matrimonial — Sunday Classifieds

Best day: Sunday. The Sunday edition sees the paper's highest readership of the week, reaching readers across Mumbai, Pune, and the rest of Maharashtra. Text (5 lines): ₹1,000–₹1,300 · Display: ₹310/sq.cm · Deadline: Friday 5 PM.

💼 Recruitment — Situation Vacant

Best day: Sunday (Friday insertions add reach). A trusted reference for hospitality, tourism, government, and local business hiring across Maharashtra. Text (5 lines): ₹1,000–₹1,300 · Display: ₹450/sq.cm · Deadline: Friday 4 PM.

🏠 Property — Classifieds

Best days: Saturday & Sunday. Property listings get the strongest response over the weekend — a category that runs especially hot given Maharashtra's active real estate market. Text (5 lines): ₹950 · Display: ₹310/sq.cm · Deadline: Thursday.

🕯 Obituary — Condolence Column

Same-day available. Call 9821984000 before 12 PM for same-day release. Don't rely on WhatsApp when the funeral is tomorrow. Display: ₹200/sq.cm B&W · with photo ₹240/sq.cm · min size 3×5 cm.

⚖ Public Notice / Legal / Tender

Courts · Companies Act · Insolvency · Government tenders. A recognised publication for statutory notices, government tenders, and legal disclosures across Maharashtra. Text: ₹130–₹190/line · Display: ₹300–₹660/sq.cm · Deadline: 2–3 days before.

📰 Display — Main Paper

All pages. Full-scale display ads run alongside editorial content — standard ROP, ear panel, strip, half page, full page. Base rate: ₹120–₹170/sq.cm · Front page: ₹55,000–₹1.4L · Lead time: 3–5 working days.

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

Don't see your category? Call 9821984000 — if Maharashtra Times prints it, we book it.

Statewide Reach

Maharashtra Times Coverage — Statewide Maharashtra, One Booking

Single edition, statewide reach: Maharashtra Times doesn't publish separate city editions — one booking reaches the full statewide readership across all distribution towns. No edition selection is needed.

Publishing PointDistribution & Readership
Mumbai (published from)State capital — administrative and government readership
PuneSouth Maharashtra's commercial hub
VascoPort town and industrial readership
MapusaNorth Maharashtra market town
PondaCentral Maharashtra
Rest of North & South MaharashtraStatewide reach beyond the primary towns

Maharashtra Times · By the Numbers

1
Edition (Statewide Maharashtra)
1 Crore+
Daily Readership
6
Core Ad Categories
8,000+
Ads Booked
4.7/5
Customer Rating
23 yrs
Booking Partnership

Sources: Maharashtra Times rate card 2026.

At a Glance

What You're Booking, and Why It Works

Maharashtra's English-language daily is printed in Mumbai and circulated throughout the state (Pune, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda and all other areas of North and South Maharashtra). Maharashtra Times is a single-edition regional paper — there's no edition to choose, no format but only the day.

Reach isn't the quality that makes a newspaper classified. It's for the reader's purpose. A family reading Sunday matrimonials in Mumbai. A hotel HR Director before the tourist season starts, reading this Friday's job postings. A weekend visitor to the listings in Porvorim or Pune. This is the reason why, for recruitment, matrimonial, property and statutory notices in Maharashtra, Maharashtra Times is not an alternative for the English readership. It's the medium the response is coming from.

Six category rates, per-line classified charges, per-sq.cm display charges and a matrimonial package structure that makes a difference — when four consecutive Sundays cost less than one Sunday booked four times in a row. Walk into the Maharashtra Times office and you pay the full counter rate. Engage a sub-agent and you get a quote you can't check.

Riyo has been solving this problem since 2003. Just dial 9821984000: you get the exact rate — 15–35% below the counter. Draft your ad free, see a proof before printing, and get the tearsheet emailed when the ad appears.

The Riyo Advertising desk · Authorised Maharashtra Times ad partner since 2003.

Ad Rates Summary 2026

Classified Text Rates (per 5 lines)

Matrimonial₹1,000–₹1,300
Recruitment₹1,000–₹1,300
Property₹950
Obituary₹850
Public Notice₹130–₹190/line
Name Change₹650–₹900

Classified Display Rates (per sq.cm)

Matrimonial₹310
Recruitment₹450
Property₹310
Obituary₹200
Education₹210
Public Notice₹300–₹540

Main Paper Display Rates (per sq.cm)

Base rate₹120–₹170
Front page₹55k–₹1.4L
Back page+30–40%

* Rates effective January 2026. Online bookings through Riyo are 15–35% lower than counter rates. Confirm before ordering design.

Simple Process

How to Book an Ad in Maharashtra Times

There used to be three problems: selecting the rate, writing the ad and booking a confirmation. Here's how they work with Riyo.

Phase 01

Decide the Rate

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

0:00Call or WhatsApp 9821984000. Tell us category & date.
0:05Get a recommendation, not just a rate.
0:10Hear the bundle math. 4 consecutive Sundays is over 25% cheaper. Combo with Lokmat available.
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.

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

Release & Confirm

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

PaymentUPI, NEFT, card, or cheque. Instant confirmation, reference number, and GST invoice.
ClearanceWe handle editorial review. Ads clear on first read.
PrintPDF tearsheet arrives by email within 48–72 hours as proof of publication.
Deadlines

Booking Deadlines at a Glance

Ad TypeDeadline
Classified text1 day before
Classified display2 days before
Display + creative3–5 working days before
Recruitment columnFriday 4 PM
Sunday matrimonialFriday 5 PM
Urgent obituaryCall before 12 PM
Samples

Sample Ad Formats — Copy & Adapt

Sample 1 — Matrimonial

MARATHI Boy 30/5'9" B.E., MBA, MNC Mumbai, ₹11L CTC. Well-settled family. Seeks educated professional girl, preferably from the same community. Biodata: [email] / [phone]

Sample 2 — Recruitment

REQUIRED — Front Office Manager, Mumbai. 4+ yrs exp. Hotel Management degree preferred. ₹5–8L CTC. Email: careers@[company].com | Subject: FOM-TGE-Jun26. [Company Name]

Sample 3 — Property

FOR SALE — 2BHK, 1,050 sq.ft, Porvorim, Maharashtra. 3rd floor, garden view, 1 parking. ₹75 Lakh neg. Ready possession. [Name] [Phone]. Brokers excuse.

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] before [Notary Name], [City]. — [NEW NAME]

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]. Funeral/Prayer Meeting: [Date], [Time], [Venue]. Deeply mourned by [family names]. — [Contact]

Sample 6 — Lost Document

LOST: [Document type — e.g. Original Sale Deed / Degree Certificate / Share Certificate No. XXX] in the name of [Full Name], lost at/near [Location] on [Date]. Finder please contact: [Phone]. FIR No. [XXX], [Police Station], if applicable.

Recruitment Column

How to Post a Job Ad in Maharashtra Times

Maharashtra Times is a recruitment column. It reaches English-speaking professionals in Mumbai, Pune, Vasco and Maharashtra as a whole who rely on the publication for jobs in the hospitality and tourism, government and local business sectors.

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 — city, hybrid, or remote (be specific)
→ Salary range — this matters more than anything else
→ How to apply — email, portal link, or phone
Best time of year to recruit:
PeriodDemand & Action
Jan–Mar🔴 HIGH — post-appraisal, highest job-switch intent
Sep–Oct🔴 HIGH — pre-tourist-season hospitality hiring surge
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)⚪ AVOID — off-season slowdown for tourism-linked roles

Why your Job Ad isn't getting applications

  • ✕ Wrong day: Tuesday or Wednesday reaches a general audience. Always request Friday or Sunday.
  • ✕ No salary range: Loses 30–40% of qualified candidates immediately.
  • ✕ Vague job title: "Front Office Manager — Mumbai — ₹5–8L" gets clicked; "Staff Needed" gets scrolled past.
  • ✕ 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. We'll identify the issue, no charge for that conversation.

⚠️ Terms to Avoid — Legal Compliance

Maharashtra Times's 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"

💍 Matrimonial Ad Guide

Why Sunday is the only day that matters: The Sunday edition has a high surge in readership compared to other day editions. It is used by families in Maharashtra to look for matches. If budget permits, reserve 2–4 back-to-back Sundays — response increases week to week.

Package5-Line Rate
Single Sunday₹1,000–₹1,300
2 Sundays₹1,850
4 Sundays₹3,400
Combo w/ Lokmat₹2,600

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

🕯 Obituary — 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.

EstimateDetails
₹3,000Minimum size 3×5 cm (15 sq.cm × ₹200)
₹11,520Standard 6×8 cm with photo (48 sq.cm × ₹240)
Same dayPossible if content reaches us before 12 PM

What you need: Death certificate or doctor's note · Photo of the deceased. For same-day bookings: call 9821984000 directly.

⚖ Public Notice Guide

Maharashtra Times 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

Rates: ₹130–₹190/line classified text · ₹300–₹540/sq.cm classified display.

Deadlines: Book 3–4 working days before any regulatory deadline — not the day before. A missed deadline has consequences that no discount is worth.

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 Maharashtra Times Walk-in Self-Serve Portal
Rate15–35% below counterCounter rate (highest)Similar to counter
Guidance on format/day✅ YesLimited❌ None
Ad drafting help✅ Free❌ No❌ No
Design proof before print✅ Yes❌ NoLimited
Same-day urgent handling✅ Call directlyPossible at counterLimited
Tearsheet by email✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes
Response time30 min, working daysAt the counterPlatform-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.

Also Book in the Same Call

Also Book in the Same Call

Riyo books across complementary Maharashtra English titles — same call, same payment, one tearsheet per publication.

PublicationLanguageBest For & Reach
LokmatEnglishMaharashtra's oldest English daily — broad statewide reach
The Navhind TimesEnglishLong-standing readership since 1963, strong in Mumbai and North Maharashtra
Gomantak TimesEnglishStatewide reach with Maharashtra-linked ownership
Maharashtra Times ObserverEnglishWeekly opinion and analysis readership
Times of India (Maharashtra edition)EnglishNational-brand reach printed locally from Maharashtra
Maharashtra Times Advertising

Frequently Asked Questions

Specific to booking an ad in Maharashtra Times — rates, formats, deadlines, and proof.

How do I book a Maharashtra Times advertisement? +

Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category, date, and content. We confirm the rate within 30 minutes, share a proof, and release the ad after your approval. No office visit needed. Riyo is an authorised Maharashtra Times ad partner.

What are Maharashtra Times classified ad rates in 2026? +

Classified text runs ₹1,000–₹1,300 for 5 lines (matrimonial, recruitment), ₹950 (property), ₹850 (obituary). Classified display ad rates run ₹200/sq.cm (obituary) to ₹450/sq.cm (recruitment), minimum 3×5 cm. Rates from January 2026 — call 9821984000 to confirm before designing.

What is the best day to book a matrimonial ad? +

Sunday — the Sunday edition sees its highest readership of the week. Book by Friday 5 PM. Multi-insertion packages are available — 4 consecutive Sundays works out to roughly ₹850 per insertion.

What is Maharashtra Times obituary ad rate? +

Classified display: ₹200/sq.cm (minimum 3×5 cm). Remembrance with photo: ₹240/sq.cm. A 6×8 cm obituary with photo costs approximately ₹11,520. Classified text: ₹850 for 5 lines. Same-day available — call before 12 PM. Death certificate required.

Can I book a Maharashtra Times ad on the same day? +

For classified text categories — yes, if content is confirmed before 12 PM. Recruitment display — no, 3 working days minimum. Call 9821984000 directly for same-day urgent bookings.

What is the cheapest way to advertise in Maharashtra Times? +

Classified text ad rates start low and a rough draft is all we need to get a formatted quote. For repeat visibility at the lowest per-insertion cost, a multi-Sunday matrimonial or recruitment package beats booking single insertions. Call 9821984000 for budget options.

Is Riyo Advertising an authorised Maharashtra Times booking partner? +

Yes — authorised for Maharashtra Times and other Maharashtra regional titles. Agency rates, 8,000+ ads booked since 2003.

Does my Maharashtra Times print ad appear online too? +

Yes — automatically, at no extra cost. Your ad appears in Maharashtra Times's e-paper edition, making public notices and classifieds also searchable online.

Where does Maharashtra Times circulate? +

Maharashtra Times is published from Mumbai and distributed across Mumbai, Pune, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, and the rest of North and South Maharashtra. It's a single-edition daily, so every booking reaches the full statewide readership — no edition selection needed. Call 9821984000 to add complementary Maharashtra titles to the same booking.

Why do salary ranges matter so much in job ads? +

Candidates filter by salary before reading anything else. Without a salary range, you lose 30–40% of qualified candidates immediately. Even a broad range — ₹5L–₹8L — outperforms "salary commensurate with experience" every time.

Explore Maharashtra Times Advertising Options

💼 Maharashtra Times Recruitment Ads Friday and Sunday recruitment column placements for Maharashtra's hospitality and tourism hiring. 🏠 Maharashtra Times Property Ads Weekend classified and display listings across Mumbai, Pune, and Maharashtra's active real estate market. ⚖ Public Notice & Tender Ads Court- and regulator-accepted statutory placements statewide. 🕯 Maharashtra Times Obituary Ads Same-day priority bereavement notices; call before 12 PM. ❤ Maharashtra Times Matrimonial Ads Sunday placements with multi-insertion savings over 25%. 📜 Name Change & Lost Document Ads Legally correct wording drafted from your affidavit or document copy.
Maharashtra Times network: Mumbai, Pune, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, and more — one booking, statewide reach.
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