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4.2M+ Daily Readership 10,000+ Ads Booked 4.8/5 Rating 33 Editions

The Hindu 2026 Rates — Classified, Display, Matrimonial & Obituary agency rates, up to 15% off counter. Confirmed within 30 minutes.

Up to 35% below counter rate
Free ad drafting & design help
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Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore & 25+ editions

Starting Rates

₹20 / line Classified
₹420 / sq.cm Display
15–35% Below Counter Rate
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The Hindu Advertising Cost

The Hindu Display Ad Rates

Rates for The Hindu Display Advertisement w.e.f. 2026

All The Ad Rates are in per Sq Cm.
Editions Base Page (Clr.) Front page (Clr.) Page 3 (Clr.) Base Rate (B&W)
The Hindu Advertising · Since 2003

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Book your The Hindu ad online in classified, display, matrimonial, recruitment, obituary, property, and public notice categories — at agency rates, up to 15% off counter. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 and get a confirmed rate within 30 minutes.

4.2M+
Daily Readership
10,000+
Ads Booked Since 2003
4.8/5
Average Customer Rating
33
Editions Covered

The Hindu

2026 Ad Rates

Save Up To
15%

Classified Text

Rates From

₹18 /Line

Classified Display

Metro Rates From

₹400 /Sq.cm

Agency Discount

Off Counter Rate

Up to 15%

Same-Day Release

Urgent obituary or legal notice? Call 9821984000 before 12 PM for same-day publication.

The Hindu Editions

Chennai · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Mumbai · Delhi · Kochi · Coimbatore · Madurai · Vijayawada · Visakhapatnam · Thiruvananthapuram · and 22+ more

Quick Quote

Get Your Rate — Category, City, Date

If you tell us three things, an exact price will be given to you in minutes: your ad category , your edition, and your publication date. Just three details—no need to dig through rate tables—and we will be able to quote your The Hindu ad rate on the spot, and it will be confirmed within 30 minutes on working days.

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Popular The Hindu Ad Rates

Classified Text

Matrimonial

₹18 / line · 5-line min
Next available Sunday
Classified Display

Recruitment

₹18–₹4,000 / sq.cm
Next available Wed or Sun
Same Day

Obituary

₹18–₹95 / line
Same day · before 12 PM
Classified Display

Property

₹18–₹4,000 / sq.cm
Next available Saturday
Display

Public Notice

₹150–₹9,919 / sq.cm
2 working days
Display

Main Paper Display

₹150–₹9,919 / sq.cm
2–7 working days

*Rates vary sharply by edition — Chennai and Tamil Nadu combined editions sit at the top of the range, while smaller town editions may be considerably lower. Call for your exact edition figure.

The Power of Print

Why The Hindu Still Works in 2026

Print advertising isn't competing with digital for attention — it's winning a different kind of attention entirely.

Reader Attention
20–40 min

Time a reader can spend engaging with a newspaper rather than scrolling past an advertisement.

Attention you don't have to interrupt.

Your The Hindu advertisement appears inside an experience the reader has already chosen to engage with.

33+
City Editions
4.2M+
Daily Readership

Nobody skips a print ad

A digital ad may get a two-second glance between notifications. A The Hindu reader spends 20–40 minutes with the paper, making your newspaper ad part of what they're already paying attention to.

Target the city, not the user

Choose Chennai , Bengaluru or any of 33+ The Hindu editions to reach a defined city — without cookies, tracking permissions or changing platform rules.

Chennai Bengaluru Hyderabad Kochi 33+ Editions

Nearly 150 years of trust

Since 1878, The Hindu has been the paper of record in South India, the common English newspaper for courts, governments, and the educated professional class in the region. Your ad is adjacent to trusted journalism; for categories that rely on trust, it does work for the association: property ads, matrimonial, recruitment, legal notices.

One copy, several readers

Newspapers are naturally shared — at home, in the office and in public spaces. A single The Hindu ad insertion can therefore reach more readers than the circulation number alone suggests.

Want to know which The Hindu edition and ad format fits your requirement?

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Every Way to Advertise in The Hindu

From simple classifieds to premium newspaper positions, choose the format that fits your campaign.

01

Classified Text Ads

Plain running-text ads charged per line — the most economical way to advertise in The Hindu.

Best For

Matrimonial · Obituary · Name Change · Lost & Found

02

Classified Display Ads

Add a photo, logo, colour and custom typography for stronger visibility within the classifieds section.

Best For

Property · Recruitment · Business · Education

03

Main Paper Display Ads

Full-scale advertisements placed alongside editorial content across The Hindu pages and editions.

Formats

ROP · Ear Panel · Strip · Half Page · Full Page

Premium

Jacket & Premium Positions

Front page, back page and full jacket wraps designed for maximum visibility and national impact.

Best For

National Launches · Major Brands · High-Impact Campaigns

05

Innovative & Custom Ads

Creative newspaper formats designed around your campaign idea, size and execution requirements.

Best For

Creative Concepts · Brand Campaigns · Custom Executions

Which The Hindu Ad Format Is Right for You?

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2026 Rate Card

The Hindu Ad Rates 2026 — Full Rate Card

Rates below are effective January 2026, per category and edition. Confirm before ordering design, since position premiums and edition-specific surcharges can apply.

Our Rates

Up to 15% Below Counter Rate

Classified Text Rates

Rates per 5 lines unless otherwise mentioned

Per 5 Lines

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Category Chennai Bengaluru Hyderabad Tier-2
Matrimonial ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line
Recruitment ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line
Property ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line
Obituary ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line
Public Notice ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line
Name Change ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line ₹18–₹95/line

Classified Display Rates

Minimum recommended size: 8 × 5 cm

Per Sq.cm

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Category Chennai Bengaluru Hyderabad Kochi
Matrimonial ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000
Recruitment ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000
Property ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000
Obituary ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000
Education ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000
Public Notice ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000 ₹400–₹1,000

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Final rates depend on category, edition, size, date and position. Confirm the applicable rate before finalising your advertisement.

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Premium Display Advertising

Main Paper Display Rates 2026

Rates per sq.cm · Final pricing varies by page, position and edition.

Per Sq.cm
Edition Base Rate Front Page Page 3
Chennai ₹5,715 ₹7,144 ₹6,572
Bengaluru ₹1,395 ₹1,744 ₹1,604
Hyderabad ₹1,145 ₹1,431 ₹1,317
Kochi ₹400 ₹500 ₹460
Coimbatore ₹1,055 ₹1,319 ₹1,213
Madurai ₹515 ₹644 ₹592
Trichy ₹370 ₹463 ₹426

Full Page · Chennai

From ₹1.2 Crore

Jacket · All India

From ₹95 Lakhs

Popular Packages

The Hindu Matrimonial Packages 2026

Choose a single-city, regional or Pan-India matrimonial package.

Book 2 Get 2 Free*
Chennai Only
The Hindu Chennai
₹18–₹95/line
Bengaluru Only
The Hindu Bengaluru
₹18–₹95/line
South India Metro
Chennai + Bengaluru + Hyderabad + Kochi + Coimbatore + Madurai + Trichy
₹4,590
All Metro Popular
Delhi + Mumbai + Chennai + Bengaluru + Hyderabad + Pune + Kolkata
₹7,900
South India
Chennai + Coimbatore + Madurai + Trichy + Kerala + Andhra + Telangana + Karnataka
₹5,200
Pan India
All The Hindu editions + Economic Times
₹9,950

Book 2 Get 2 Free: Applies to most matrimonial packages — effectively reducing the average insertion cost when your ad runs across four Sundays.

Better Booking Rates

What You Save vs. Counter Rate

Booking through Riyo consistently costs less than walking into a The Hindu office and paying the published counter rate — up to 15% off across multi-city bookings.

Save Up To

15% vs counter
Example

A South India Metro matrimonial package across 4 Sundays works out to roughly ₹918 per city — less than half the single-city cost.

33+ Editions Across India

Pick Your The Hindu Edition

The Hindu publishes from 33 editions across South India and beyond. Metro editions offer wider circulation and readership, while regional editions provide a cost-effective way to target specific local markets.

Major Editions

High circulation & major city coverage

Chennai

Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru

Karnataka

Hyderabad

Telangana

Kochi

Kerala

Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu

Madurai

Tamil Nadu

Trichy

Tamil Nadu

Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh

Regional & Tier-2 Editions

Cost-effective local & regional targeting

Kerala (Combined) Trivandrum Kozhikode Vijayawada Mangalore Puducherry Mumbai Delhi Kolkata Andhra Pradesh (Combined) Telangana (Combined) Karnataka (Combined) Tamil Nadu (Combined) North Karnataka + More Editions

Every edition has its own category-wise rate card

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The Hindu Supplements

Choose the Right The Hindu Supplement

Match your advertisement with the The Hindu section your target audience is most likely to read.

Opportunities

Wed & Sun

Recruitment

South India's leading print recruitment platform, read by working professionals specifically looking for job opportunities.

Property Plus

Saturday

Real Estate

Reaches active property buyers and renters during the weekend when property decisions are most likely to be made.

Education Plus

Monday

Admissions & Education

Strong seasonal readership during admissions, making it suitable for colleges, institutes and education advertisers.

Metro Plus

Daily

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Lifestyle, fashion, events, and restaurants. Ideal for lifestyle brands, fashion, events, and restaurants.

Friday Review

Friday

Arts & Entertainment

Arts, music, dance and cinema supplement. Ideal for events and entertainment brands.

Not Sure Which Supplement?

Tell us your category and target city. We'll recommend the right The Hindu section and publication day.

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Also under The Hindu

More advertising sections

Open Page Young World Cinema Plus Business Science Technology Health Education Real Estate Jobs Classifieds Tenders Public Notice Court Notice
The Hindu Audience

Who You're Reaching

The Hindu reaches an urban, English-literate, educated professional audience across South India's major cities.

South India

Strong South Indian readership

Professional

Working audience

English-Literate

English news readers

High Intent

Category-focused readers

The Hindu is the paper of record in South India, in continuous circulation since 1878, the common English newspaper for courts, government offices, and the educated professional class in South India. It is a supplement targeted to a specific purpose, and people aren't just browsing through; they're actively seeking it out — which is why the categories of matrimonial, recruitment, property, and education always do well here.

Metro Editions

Chennai, Bengaluru and other metros deliver larger single-city audiences for high-reach campaigns.

Tier-2 Editions

Target specific regional markets without paying for national reach your campaign doesn't need.

Simple Booking Process

Book Your The Hindu Ad in 3 Easy Steps

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

01
Get Your Quote

See Your Rate

Call or WhatsApp us with your ad category, edition and publication date. We'll share the exact rate.

No Login 30 Min Quote
02
Send Your Details

Compose or Send Your Ad

Send your content through WhatsApp or email. We'll format your advertisement correctly and send you a proof for approval.

PDF / JPEG Proof Before Print
03
Booking Confirmed

Pay & Confirm

Pay securely via UPI, NEFT, card or cheque. Receive your booking reference and GST invoice after confirmation.

UPI / NEFT GST Invoice

Ready to Book?

Get Your The Hindu Ad Rate

Share your category and city — we'll help with the rest.

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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

Opportunities

Monday · 4 PM

Sunday Matrimonial

Friday · 5 PM

Urgent Obituary

Call before 12 PM

Publication Planning

Best Day to Advertise — By Category

Choose the publication day that best matches reader intent, supplement availability and booking deadlines.

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Category Best Day Why Deadline
Matrimonial Sunday Highest weekly readership; families scan matches at leisure. 2 days before
Recruitment Wed + Sun The Hindu Opportunities reaches active job seekers. 2 days before
Property Saturday Property Plus — reaches active property buyers. 2 days before
Education Monday Education Plus reaches parents and students. 2 days before
Obituary Any Day Dedicated daily section with concessional rates. Same day · Before 12 PM
Name Change / Legal Any Day Legal validity — readership day doesn't affect compliance. 2 days before
Tenders / Public Notice Any Day (Chennai & Bengaluru strongest) Accepted publication of record. 2 days; 5–7 for premium
Recruitment Advertising

How to Post a Job Ad in The Hindu

The Hindu reaches educated professionals across South India through The Hindu Opportunities, a twice-weekly supplement published Wednesday and Sunday. It's ideal for hiring in government, corporate, IT, and educational institutes.

What to Put in Your Job Ad

Put the job title first.

Include company name unless the search is confidential.

Mention qualifications, experience and work location.

Add a clear salary range.

Finish with one simple application method.

Best Recruitment Periods

Post-appraisal (Jan–Mar) and mid-year/academic surge (Jul–Sep) are strongest. Avoid the festive season and summer lull (Oct and May).

Why Job Ads Underperform

Common mistakes that reduce response quality

01 Wrong Day

Opportunities runs Wednesday and Sunday; weekday pages reach general readers, not active job seekers.

02 No Salary

Listings without salary lose 30–40% of candidates immediately.

03 Wrong Edition

Placing a Chennai role in a smaller edition limits response to that town only.

04 Vague Job Title

"Software Engineer — Bengaluru" gets read. "Staff Needed" gets scrolled past.

05 Only One Insertion

2–4 insertions over 3–4 weeks build response; Wed & Sun insertion compounds it.

06 Too Little Detail

Give candidates enough information to judge suitability before they apply.

Keep Recruitment Ads Non-Discriminatory

Terms to avoid: Age limits (use "2–5 years experience"), gender exclusions ("Male only," "Salesman"), appearance requirements ("fair complexion," "good-looking"), regional exclusions ("Locals only"), and misleading titles. The Hindu's editorial desk rejects ads containing these before publication.

The Hindu Matrimonial · Sunday

The Hindu Matrimonial Ad Guide

In The Hindu, it's just one day that counts, Sunday, for matrimonial ads, as families are on the search for alliances. A weekday ad attracts a general audience; a Sunday ad attracts people who are looking for the ad.

Matrimonial Offer

Book 2, Get 2 Free

4 Sundays for the cost of 2*

Package Editions Covered 5-Line Rate
Chennai Only The Hindu Chennai ₹18–₹95/line
Bengaluru Only The Hindu Bengaluru ₹18–₹95/line
South India Metro Chennai + Bengaluru + Hyderabad + Kochi + Coimbatore + Madurai + Trichy ₹4,590
All Metro Popular
Delhi + Mumbai + Chennai + Bengaluru + Hyderabad + Pune + Kolkata ₹7,900
South India Chennai + Coimbatore + Madurai + Trichy + Kerala + Andhra + Telangana + Karnataka ₹5,200
Pan India All The Hindu editions + Economic Times ₹9,950

Package availability and promotional offers may vary by edition and publication date. Confirm the applicable offer before booking.

Obituary

The Hindu Obituary Ad — How to Book Quickly

There is no comfortable time to need this. Priority condolence and remembrance notices are processed daily with concessional rates.

Minimum Size

₹11,250

3 × 5 cm · Chennai

15 sq.cm × ₹750

With Photo

₹38,400

Standard 6 × 8 cm

48 sq.cm × ₹800

Urgent Release

Same Day

Subject to availability

Submit before 12 PM

What You Need to Send

Supporting Document

Death certificate or doctor's note.

Photograph

A clear phone-quality photo is usually sufficient for standard sizes.

Check the proof carefully before approval

Review every name, date, venue, prayer-meeting time and service detail before submission. Once the newspaper has been published, corrections cannot be made to that printed edition.

Same-Day Obituary

Call Before 12 PM

When publication is urgent, call directly rather than waiting for a WhatsApp response. We'll check the available release window immediately.

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Quick Process

1 Send content & documents
2 Receive & check proof
3 Approve & confirm release

Same-day publication is subject to submission time, edition availability and newspaper approval.

Legal & Statutory Advertising

The Hindu Public Notice — Get It Right, Get It in Time

The Hindu is the recognised publication of record for statutory notices across South India. Publish legal, corporate and statutory notices with the correct edition, format and publication date. Plan early when your notice is linked to a regulatory or legal deadline.

What You Can Publish

Name Change with Affidavit
Lost Passport / Degree / Property Documents
Tender & Court Notices
Insolvency & NCLT Filings
Land Purchase & Possession Notices
AGM, EGM & Financial Results

Recommended Booking Window

3–4 working days before

Don't leave a legal or regulatory notice until the day before the deadline. Allow time for checking, proof approval and publication scheduling.

Deadline approaching? Call 9821984000
Experience & Service

Why Advertisers Choose Riyo

23

Years of Experience

The Hindu advertising support since 2003.

10K+

Ads Booked

Across classified, recruitment, property, obituary and display.

4.8

Average Rating

Rate confirmation, proof approval and post-publication support.

Booking Benefits

Why Book Your The Hindu Ad With Riyo

From choosing the right edition to receiving your final tearsheet, one team handles the complete booking process.

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Up to 15% Below Counter Rate

Competitive rates for classified and multi-city display campaigns.

02

One Call, Every City

Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or multiple editions — manage them through one point of contact.

03

Free Booking Guidance

Get help selecting the right format, edition, supplement and publication day.

04

Ad Drafting Help

Send a rough draft or bullet points and get help preparing the content for publication.

05

Proof Before Print

Review the content and design before final publication submission.

06

Support for Urgent Ads

Direct phone support for time-sensitive obituary and legal-notice bookings.

30m
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Fast Rate Confirmation

Share your category, edition and date to get the applicable rate confirmed.

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Publication Tearsheet

Receive PDF proof of publication for your records after the advertisement appears.

More Publications

Also Book in the Same Call

Plan multiple newspaper placements through one booking desk, with separate publication confirmation where applicable.

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Newspaper Language Best For
The Hindu English Pan-India business and general reach
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Deccan Chronicle English Andhra Pradesh and Telangana readership
Deccan Herald English Karnataka-focused professional audience
Malayala Manorama Malayalam Kerala mass-market readership
Eenadu Telugu Telugu-speaking mass market
The Hindu Advertising

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about The Hindu ad rates, booking, deadlines, corrections and publication.

Booking & Authorisation

Booking process and publication support

How do I book a The Hindu advertisement? +

Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category, edition, publication date and content. We confirm the rate, share a proof and release the ad after your approval. No office visit is required.

Is Riyo Advertising an authorised The Hindu booking partner? +

Riyo Advertising handles The Hindu advertising bookings along with other major publications. Our team can confirm the current publication, edition and applicable agency rate before you book.

How do I know my ad is actually printed? +

A soft copy tearsheet mails you within 48–72 hours after the publication date; this is the scanned proof that you submit when filing as a record for regulators.

Rates & Budget

The Hindu advertising costs and packages

What are The Hindu classified ad rates in Chennai in 2026? +

Indicative classified text rates are ₹18–₹95 per line for a matrimonial, recruitment, or property ad. Classified display rates vary according to category, size, edition and publication date.

What is a The Hindu Jacket Ad? +

A Jacket Ad provides the entire front page for maximum visibility, beginning at ₹95 lakhs per insert — typically used for big product launches in FMCG, automobile and real estate sectors. Book 5–7 days ahead.

What is the minimum size for a classified display ad in The Hindu? +

The minimum display size is 8x5 cm (40 sq. cm) and ranges from ₹18 to ₹4,000/sq. cm depending on the edition and category.

Content, Proof & Corrections

Preparing and checking your advertisement

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

Sunday is generally the preferred day for matrimonial advertising because readers specifically look for matrimonial listings in the Sunday edition. Book early if you want a specific Sunday publication date.

Why does The Hindu publish its recruitment supplement twice a week? +

Opportunities offers a midweek professional reader on Wednesdays and a weekend leisure reader on Sundays, so it is an insertion on both days that will double the cumulative response as compared to a single placement.

Deadlines & Publication

Same-day bookings and publication turnaround

Can I book a The Hindu ad on the same day? +

Same-day publication may be possible for selected categories and editions when content is submitted before the newspaper cutoff. For urgent bookings, call 9821984000 directly so availability can be checked immediately.

How do I book a Name Change or Obituary ad in The Hindu? +

Make sure to send your affidavit copy (for name change) or death certificate/doctor's note and photo to 9821984000 / info@riyoadvertising.com; we will prepare the appropriate wording and provide proof before printing.

Categories

Popular The Hindu ad categories

Matrimonial, property, recruitment, name change, obituary and more — live per-city rates.

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