The Statesman 2026 Rates β Classified, Display, Matrimonial & Statutory Notices Agency rates β negotiated discounts not available at counter. Confirmed within 30 minutes.
The Statesman Display Ad Rate Card |
Rates for The Statesman Display Advertisement w.e.f. 2026 |
| All The Ad Rates are in per Sq Cm. |
| Editions | Min Size | B /W Ad Rates (Rs.) | Color Ad Rates (Rs.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 8 X 5 | 500 | 700 | |
| Siliguri | 8 X 5 | 300 | 350 | |
| Kolkata | 8 X 5 | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Bhuvneshwar | 8 X 5 | 500 | 600 | |
| "Sundays Rates for Pure Display Advertisement w.e.f. 1st October | 2024." | |||
| All The Ad Rates are in per sq.cm | ||||
| Delhi | 8 X 5 | 525 | 725 | |
| Siliguri | 8 X 5 | 350 | 400 | |
| Kolkata | 8 X 5 | 1025 | 1255 | |
| Bhuvneshwar | 8 X 5 | 525 | 625 |
Founded 1875 β India's oldest English daily. 1,80,000+ daily circulation, rising to 2,30,000 on Sundays. Classified or display β 15β35% below counter rates, guaranteed, with free ad drafting and proof before print. Over 20 years of Riyo Advertising.
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B&W, edition dependent
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Same-day tender or court notice? Call 9821984000 before 12 PM
Kolkata Β· Delhi Β· Siliguri Β· Bhubaneswar Β· North Bengal Β· Assam Β· Sikkim
Tell us three things and you'll have an exact price in minutes: your ad category, your size, and your publication date. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 and we'll confirm your The Statesman ad rate within 30 minutes on working days.
The Statesman 2026
β Verify: Verify against the rate discrepancy flagged above before booking.
*Indicative starting rates based on the supplied The Statesman 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 doesn't have to fight with digital advertising for attention: It gets a different kind of attention.
Nobody skips a print ad.
If it's not blocked, a digital ad is given a second look after it's been there for two seconds. Your newspaper ad is part of the amount of time a The Statesman reader spends with their newspaper.
India's oldest English daily, publishing since 1875.
The Statesman is still able to carry institutional weight because of its high circulation, which is 180,000 per day and goes to 230,000 on Sundays. A recognised publication of record across three states.
If it's not blocked, a digital ad is given a second look after it's been there for two seconds. Your newspaper ad is part of the amount of time a The Statesman reader spends with their newspaper.
Widely accepted for tenders, court notices, recoveries, or statutory disclosures in West Bengal, Odisha, and NCR.
Pick the Kolkata, Delhi, Siliguri, or Bhubaneswar zone and get there, with no cookies, no consent banners, and no changing the rules later in the quarter.
Charges per line/word. Bold, tick, and border highlights available. Ideal for matrimonial, obituary, lost & found, name change, vacant situation, personal notices.
Best For
Matrimonial Β· Obituary Β· Lost & Found Β· Name change Β· Vacant situation Β· Personal notices
βΉ250 per insertion, wording cut off to keep within base bracket.
Photo, logo, color, custom typography in recruitment and classified sections (Quest section). Best for recruitment, property, education, business, tenders, financial results, billed per sq.cm.
Best For
Recruitment Β· Property Β· Education Β· Business Β· Tenders Β· Financial results
B&W from βΉ270/sq.cm (Siliguri) to βΉ850/sq.cm (Kolkata) *check rate note
Premium position on any page of the paper next to editorial content. Charges per sq.cm and premiums on position. Ideal for brand campaigns, government & corporate, statutory notices, UFR/AFR financial results.
Best For
Brand campaigns Β· Govt & corporate Β· Statutory notices Β· UFR/AFR financial results
Rate: βΉ270/sq.cm to βΉ850/sq.cm (B&W) Verify, see note above.
Rates for The Statesman 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 8Γ5 cm Β· Per Sq.cm
| Edition | B&W | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | βΉ500 | βΉ700 |
| Siliguri | βΉ300 | βΉ350 |
| Kolkata | βΉ1,000 | βΉ1,200 |
| Bhubaneswar | βΉ500 | βΉ600 |
Per Sq.cm
| Edition | B&W | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | βΉ525 | βΉ725 |
| Siliguri | βΉ350 | βΉ400 |
| Kolkata | βΉ1,025 | βΉ1,255 |
| Bhubaneswar | βΉ525 | βΉ625 |
Per Sq.cm
| Edition | B&W | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Siliguri | βΉ270 | βΉ325 |
| Delhi | βΉ450 | βΉ650 |
| Bhubaneswar | βΉ400 | βΉ425 |
| Kolkata | βΉ850 | βΉ1,200 |
β Three conflicting sets β see the verification note above.
| Edition | B&W |
|---|---|
| Siliguri | βΉ325 |
| Kolkata | βΉ925 |
Minimum display size stated as 4Γ5 cm (20 sq.cm) here, though official rate tables list 8Γ5 cm min β confirm before booking.
| Size | Dimensions | Area | Built For | Estimated Cost (Kolkata B&W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 4Γ5 cm | 20 sq.cm | Legal notices, name changes, small announcements | βΉ17,000 |
| Standard | 10Γ10 cm | 100 sq.cm | Recruitment, property, education, business announcements | βΉ85,000 |
| Quarter Page | 12Γ20 cm | 240 sq.cm | Tenders, corporate notices, real estate projects | βΉ2,04,000 |
| Half Page | 25Γ16 cm | 400 sq.cm | Major launches, statutory disclosures, board results | Call for quote |
| Full Page | Full column | Full page layout | Brand campaigns, government notices | Call for quote |
Booking through Riyo consistently costs less than the full counter rate β agency discounts applied, with edition strategy (Kolkata vs. Delhi vs. Siliguri) explained so you don't overspend on the wrong zone.
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The Statesman publishes from editions across East India and Delhi-NCR. Every edition carries its own rate β call 9821984000 and we'll confirm the exact rate for your chosen edition before you finalise your booking.
Kolkata Β· Delhi Β· Siliguri Β· Bhubaneswar Β· North Bengal Β· Assam Β· Sikkim
Kolkata
West Bengal
Delhi
NCR
Siliguri
West Bengal
Bhubaneswar
Odisha
Every edition has its own rate card
Tell us your edition, ad category and publication date β we'll confirm the exact applicable rate.
The Statesman has multiple supplements with different audiences. Choose the right section to optimize campaign reach.
Daily news pages
Best for display, statutory, brand, and corporate announcements.
Recruitment & classifieds
Best for all appointment, tender, statutory, and business classified ads.
Arts & lifestyle
Best for lifestyle brands, events, cultural institutions.
School children's writing
Best for schools, children's education brands.
Music, culture, lifestyle
Best for events, cultural brands, entertainment.
Arts & culture (Bengali)
Best for cultural events, Bengali community advertising.
Tell us your category and target city. We'll recommend the right section and publication day.
Call 9821984000 βIndia's oldest English-language daily, with daily circulation of 1,80,000+ (2,30,000+ on Sundays), was launched in 1875. It is considered a publication of record for tenders, court notices, recovery, and statutory disclosures in West Bengal, Odisha, and NCR.
2.3 Lakh+ Circulation
Sundays, 4 editions
Professional Families
Established Bengali, Bihari, Odishan, Assamese
Statutory Authority
Tenders, court notices, disclosures
High Intent
Recruitment, property, matrimonial
Readers of this publication are not only scanning but also looking for: Readers of the professional pages of this publication from the established Bengali, Bihari, Odishan and Assamese professional families are not only scanning the Sunday matrimonial pages, they are also looking; candidates for government and PSU jobs are also checking Quest daily; property buyers are scanning the weekend listings β this is why matrimonial and recruitment notices and statutory papers always get a solid read.
Primary hubs β highest readership and premium rates. Statutory & matrimonial focus.
Cost-effective for campaigns targeting North Bengal, Odisha, and Assam markets.
See your rate. Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category, size, and date. No login, no office visit β you'll have an exact quote within 30 minutes on working days.
Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your category, size, and date. We quote you the official agency rates with all applicable discounts.
WhatsApp or email your content to 9821984000 / info@riyoadvertising.com. A rough draft is enough β we'll format and design it, with wording trimmed to keep classified text costs within the base bracket.
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 48β72 hours.
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Share your category and city β we'll help with the rest.
Standard classified and display β 2 working days Β· Tender/Public Notice β 2 working days Β· UFR/AFR β booked against your SEBI compliance date Β· Urgent obituary/legal notice β call before 12 PM
Standard Classified / Display
2 working days
Tender / Public Notice
2 working days
Urgent Obituary / Legal
call before 12 PM
These formats match what The Statesman's classified section expects. Replace the bracketed details with yours.
Booking on the correct day ensures maximum response.
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| Category | Best Day | Why | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrimonial | Sunday | Highest family readership of the week | 2 days before |
| Recruitment / Appointment | All days (Quest) | Quest runs daily β reaches active professionals | 2 days before |
| Property / Real Estate | Sat & Sun | Weekend property browsing; serious buyers | 2 days before |
| Education / Admissions | Sun & Mon | Family readership Sunday; start-of-week decisions Monday | 2 days before |
| Tender / Public Notice | Any weekday | Legal and institutional readers check Quest daily | 2 days before |
| UFR / AFR Financial Results | Per SEBI timeline | Compliance-driven, not readership-driven | SEBI compliance deadline |
| Name Change / Legal | Any day (weekday preferred) | Legal validity not readership-dependent | 1β2 days |
| Obituary / Condolence | Any day | Daily section; concessional rates | Same/next day |
The Statesman reaches established professionals, PSU, academia, and corporate heads across Kolkata, North Bengal, Bhubaneswar, and Delhi via the Quest section.
Job title first two words, not buried in paragraph three.
Organisation name, unless it's a confidential search.
Key credentials and experience required.
Location β be specific.
Salary range β this matters more than anything else.
How to apply.
Hiring intent seasonality
High β JanβMar (Post-Appraisal): Highest job-switch intent period.
High β JulβSep (Mid-Year Surge): Mid-year hiring surge; academic-year appointments.
Avoid β Oct & May (Durga Puja / Summer Slowdown): Reduced hiring activity during Puja and summer lulls.
Common mistakes that reduce response quality
Loses 30β40% of candidates immediately in East India's academic/PSU markets.
"Wanted: Staff" is ignored. "Senior Lecturer β Kolkata β βΉ8β12L" gets read.
A display ad with branding outperforms plain text for senior executives.
Match edition to hiring location (a Bhubaneswar role needs a Bhubaneswar booking).
2β4 insertions over 3β4 weeks beat single runs significantly.
The Statesman's editorial desk reviews ads before publication β rejections occur for age limits (use "2β5 years experience"), gender language ("Male only," "Female preferred"), appearance references ("fair complexion"), regional exclusions ("Locals only"), and misleading titles (dressing up sales as "executive").
Sunday is the only day that matters β Sunday's Statesman matrimonial reaches established East Indian and NCR professional families.
Dedicated daily obituary section at concessional rates with priority booking.
Widely accepted statutory notice publication across West Bengal, Odisha, and NCR.
Years of Experience
Authorised The Statesman booking partner since 2003.
Ads Booked
Across matrimonial, recruitment, property, obituary, and statutory categories.
Average Rating
Statutory expertise, not just booking. Quest wording and UFR layout compliance checked before submission.
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.
Kolkata vs. Delhi vs. Siliguri zones carry very different rates and reach β we help you choose the right one for your budget and audience.
Draft copy sent via WhatsApp, no extra cost.
Nothing goes to press without your sign-off.
Tender or court notice today β call 9821984000 directly, priority desk before 12 PM.
Call or WhatsApp with your category, size, and date β working days.
A scanned e-tearsheet lands within 48β72 hours.
Booked against your actual compliance date rather than a generic print deadline.
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9821984000 β| Newspaper | Language | Best For & Reach |
|---|---|---|
| The Telegraph | English | Kolkata's other leading English daily β complementary East India reach |
| Anandabazar Patrika | Bengali | Highest-circulated Bengali daily β parallel statutory and matrimonial reach |
| Times of India | English | Pan-India business and general reach |
| Hindustan Times | English | Delhi-NCR and national general audience |
| The Hindu | English | South India editorial and statutory reach |
Everything you need to know about The Statesman ad rates, booking, deadlines, corrections and publication.
Booking process and publication support
Yes β Riyo has been an authorized The Statesman's booking partner since 2003, with more than 10,000 ads booked and an average rating of 4.8/5. Each booking will include an ad reference number and a GST invoice.
Call or WhatsApp 9821984000. Describe the size, dates, and type of the ad. A quote including a discount is sent, and a layout is provided free of charge. Time: approximately 30 minutes, total.
As proof, a scanned e-tearsheet will be sent to you within 48-72 hours of its publication in your inbox.
The Statesman advertising costs and packages
Marketing-copy figures state βΉ850/sq.cm B&W (Kolkata), βΉ450 (Delhi), βΉ400 (Bhubaneswar), and βΉ270 (Siliguri), with Color carrying a premium: βΉ1,200 (Kolkata), βΉ650 (Delhi), βΉ425 (Bhubaneswar), βΉ325 (Siliguri). Note: these rates are not in line with 2 other official rate tables on this page; please check with the desk for the actual live rate before booking.
The lowest entry level is a minimum classified text ad starting from βΉ250 per insertion.
The price of B&W products varies from βΉ325/sq.cm (Siliguri) to βΉ925/sq.cm (Kolkata).
Quest, supplements and statutory validity
Quest is The Statesman's recruitment, public notice, tender, and classified section, including all appointments, statutory, and business classified advertising.
Yes, it is widely accepted as a publication of record for tenders, court notices, recoveries, and statutory disclosures throughout West Bengal, Odisha, and NCR.
Same-day bookings and post-approval changes
If you have an obituary or a notice that is urgent and of a statutory nature, yes β dial 9821984000 before 12 PM, and we will inform the day's cutoff through the priority desk.
We can fix it before printing if caught in time; call right away. Once published, no changes are allowed; hence, we are sharing a proof before each release.
Categories
Matrimonial, property, recruitment, name change, obituary and more β live per-city rates.
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