Times of India Mumbai edition classified text ad rates start from INR 80 per line. Display ad rates start from INR 1,500 per sq cm. Front page strip ads start from INR 4,000 per sq cm. Jacket ads in the Mumbai edition start from INR 99.7 Lakhs per insert.
TOI Mumbai is India's highest-circulation English daily, with over 2.8 million readers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This reach makes it the most premium and highest-response newspaper advertising platform in Western India.
TOI Mumbai commands the highest ad rates among all Indian English newspapers. TOI Mumbai holds this position because it has the largest single-city English newspaper circulation in India. Mumbai is India's financial capital, with the highest per-capita income in the country. This makes its readers the most valuable advertising audience for premium brands, real estate, recruitment, and financial services.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Daily readership | 2.8 million+ |
| City coverage | Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai-Virar |
| Language | English |
| Key supplements | Times Ascent (Wed), Times Property (Sat), Times Soulmate (Sun) |
| Target audience | Urban professionals, HNIs, corporates, SMEs |
| Category | Rate per Line |
|---|---|
| Matrimonial | INR 100 – 150 |
| Recruitment | INR 90 – 140 |
| Property | INR 90 – 130 |
| Name Change | INR 80 – 120 |
| Obituary | INR 100 – 150 |
| Lost & Found | INR 80 – 110 |
| Business Notice | INR 90 – 130 |
| Position | Rate per Sq Cm |
|---|---|
| ROP (Run of Paper) | INR 1,500 – 2,200 |
| Fixed Position | INR 2,500 – 3,500 |
| Front Page Strip | INR 4,000 – 6,000 |
| Back Page | INR 3,000 – 4,500 |
| Times Ascent (Wed) | INR 1,200 – 2,000 |
| Times Property (Sat) | INR 1,200 – 2,000 |
| Times Soulmate (Sun) | INR 1,000 – 1,800 |
| Jacket Ad | INR 99.7 Lakhs/insert |
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Real estate, recruitment, matrimonial, financial services, and luxury brand advertisements perform best in the TOI Mumbai edition. Mumbai's professional readership responds strongly to property listings, executive recruitment, and premium brand campaigns.
| Category | Why Mumbai Works |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | Highest property demand in India |
| Recruitment | Largest job market — finance, IT, media |
| Matrimonial | Largest urban English-reading community |
| Financial Services | India's financial capital readership |
| Education | Premium institutes targeting aspiring professionals |
| Luxury / Lifestyle | Highest HNI and UHNI density in India |
The Times of India Mumbai edition prints approximately 2.8 million copies daily. Total readership exceeds 8.4 million. The TOI app adds a further 2 to 3 million digital readers in the Mumbai area.
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| Ad Type | Booking Deadline | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Classified Text | 1 working day prior | Next available day |
| Classified Display | 2 working days prior | As confirmed |
| Display ROP | 2–3 working days | As confirmed |
| Fixed Position | 5–7 working days | As confirmed |
| Front Page / Jacket | 7–10 working days | As confirmed |
A: Higher print volumes, a more affluent readership, and strong market demand all contribute to the premium positioning of TOI Mumbai ad rates.
A: No. TOI Mumbai prints a single edition covering the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region. For local area targeting, geo-targeted digital ads can be added to your campaign.
A: Yes. Combining TOI Mumbai with the Times Property Saturday edition delivers the best results for real estate advertising.
A: Contact Riyo Advertising directly. Confirmed price quotes are provided within 24 hours.
A: Yes. Classified text ads start at just INR 80 per line, making TOI Mumbai accessible for advertisers with modest budgets.
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