Reach your target audience with impactful classified or display ads in Navhind Times, India's leading newspaper.
When it comes to advertising in the most trusted, most read and most successful media platform of Goa, Navhind Times is the perfect choice to reach the right audience in the right way. Navhind Times newspaper, published from Panjim, Goa, by the Dempo Group, has a rich history that dates back to 1963 — launched soon after Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule — and continues to be the first and largest circulated English daily in the state.
Navhind Times continues to be the most effective advertising platform for businesses, institutions and individuals to reach Goa's English-speaking target audience with maximum impact in the tourism, hospitality, real estate, government, employment and consumer markets in 2026.
This guide provides all the information you need on Navhind Times advertisement rates 2026 - Classified Text Ad rates, Classified Display rates, Appointment Advertisement rates, Display Advertisement rates, premium placement, size charts, supplements and booking through Riyo Advertising, the authorized pan-India booking partner. The rates mentioned in this guide are effective from 10th January 2026.
Navhind Times, with more than 60 years of experience, has institutional clout that is unmatched by new media or national newspapers.
Goa's First English Daily: It's a staple of public life. It is the medium by which the state's decision-making class checks its public notices and obituaries, and so is the primary medium for legal and community news and announcements.
Legitimate Authority: For companies and government institutions, the paper's legacy is a "stamp of authority"; any brand or statement published in the paper is validated by this legacy.
Goa has one of the highest English literacy rates in India, and Navhind Times is consumed by a diverse audience across the state.
Not Just the Cities: It serves villages and mining towns in the interior, as well as urban hubs such as Margao, Panjim and Vasco.
Unique Audience: It caters to a distinct audience of Goan entrepreneurs, bureaucrats, the influential community, and the expatriate community.
Goa is a year-round tourism destination in 2026, and Navhind Times remains the main print media to reach the hospitality sector and local vendors who service this lucrative market.
MICE & Weddings: Goa is known for destination weddings and hosting global events, making Navhind Times essential for reaching local service providers.
Experiential Travel: As the trend towards "Slow Travel" grows in 2026, advertising in Navhind Times helps brands reach tourists seeking authentic Goan experiences.
Navhind Times is the "Publication of Record" for the Government of Goa. In 2026, it's the best way to reach:
| Format | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Classified Text | Recruitment, Property, and personal announcements. |
| Classified Display | Boxed ads with logos for real estate or small business services. |
| Full Page / Half Page | Major brand launches, new resort openings, or election campaigns. |
| Jacket / Skybus | Maximum saturation for premium events or festive sales. |
| Supplement Ads | Contextual lifestyle placement in Buzz, Panorama, or Zest. |
Navhind Times is the main employment site in Goa. There is a strong demand in 2026 for Hospitality (North Goa resorts), Real Estate, and Maritime roles. It remains the go-to for Goans seeking local jobs.
Vital for Land Title Clearances (essential for property transfers), Succession & Inventory Proceedings (Goan family planning), and State Tenders.
Navhind Times has a highly regarded obituary section. These are an important social obligation in Goan culture. Urgent same-day bookings are possible.
Daily except Monday
Focuses on cuisine, food culture, Goan arts, and daily events. Ideal for F&B and hospitality sectors.
Every Sunday
leisure and deep-dive reading. Reaches families during decision-making Sunday mornings for property and luxury purchases.
Caters to business updates, women-centric topics, and the youth/children demographics respectively.
| Category | Format | Best Days to Publish |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism & Hotel Ads | Display / Classified Display | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Real Estate Ads | Classified Display / Display | Saturday, Sunday |
| Government Tender Notices | Display / Classified | Any Weekday |
| Recruitment / Appointment | Classified Text / Display | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
| Matrimonial Ads | Classified Text / Display | Sunday |
| Public Notice & Legal | Display / Classified Display | Any Weekday |
| Obituary / Social Notices | Classified / Display | Daily (Same-Day) |
| Education Admissions | Classified Display / Display | Sunday, Monday |
The front page is the highest-visibility placement. It is the first impression for every reader, making it the most premium advertising position in the state.
Best For: Prestige brand campaigns & major launches.
The second-highest visibility position. Readers frequently handle the newspaper from the back, ensuring disproportionate attention.
Best For: Consumer retail & real estate reminders.
The most cost-effective display option, offering strong reach at accessible rates. Ideal for sustained presence.
Best For: Regular brand awareness & recruitment.
Authorized Partner for the 2026 Tourism & Business Season
Direct access to the confirmed January 10, 2026 official rate cards.
Negotiated volume discounts and bulk insertion packages (Buy 4 Get 1 free).
Expert drafting for Legal, Property, and Tender notices to comply with Goa regulations.
Urgent same-day processing and instant digital e-tear sheets for your records.
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Classified Text: ₹300 for the first 20 words (₹15 per extra word). Display: Inside Page (Colour) ₹150 / sq cm; Front Page (Colour) ₹450 / sq cm. Note: 2026 rates favor colour ads.
Yes. Obituaries, urgent legal notices and tenders are given priority treatment. Call +91 98219 84000 immediately for rush bookings before the editorial deadline.
Riyo Advertising offers a digital e-tear sheet as soon as it has been published. Physical copies can be obtained for court filings or regulatory audit purposes upon request.
| Factor | Navhind Times | Other Goa English Dailies |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy | Established 1963 (Goa's First) | Significantly newer or niche |
| English Authority | Market Leader / Premier Status | Secondary or Regional |
| Tourism Reach | Deeply Integrated in Hospitality | Limited, specialized audience |
| Legal Recognition | Primary for Statutory Notices | Variable / Occasional |
| Formats | Full Range (Jackets, Supplements) | Limited placement options |
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