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Happy birthday Shekhar Gupta: A life in reporting, reinvention and institution-building
Happy birthday Shekhar Gupta: A life in reporting, reinvention and institution-building

As he turns 69 today, Gupta remains among the most recognisable and influential figures in Indian journalism

The Khans of Bollywood: How SRK, Salman, Aamir and Saif built four distinct brands
The Khans of Bollywood: How SRK, Salman, Aamir and Saif built four distinct brands

A new report by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) argues that their longevity is rooted in one key factor: they never made the same brand pr...

Broadcasters welcome end of 10+2 ad cap
Broadcasters welcome end of 10+2 ad cap

However, industry executives said scrapping the ad cap will only partly ease the sector’s concerns. The bigger issue is the restoration of BARC televi...

MIB agrees to scrap 10+2 TV advertising cap
MIB agrees to scrap 10+2 TV advertising cap

The decision was communicated by I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to an NBF delegation that met him today, e4m has learnt

Print publishers hesitant to implement INS-recommended 15% ad surcharge
Print publishers hesitant to implement INS-recommended 15% ad surcharge

The advisory was to take effect from August 1, but publishers are yet to implement it as they are wary of advertiser backlash amid a soft market, inte...

MIB: 60,253 enrol for National AI Skilling Initiative Phase I; 552 complete all 4 modules
MIB: 60,253 enrol for National AI Skilling Initiative Phase I; 552 complete all 4 modules

The curriculum for the initiative has been jointly designed and developed by the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and private-sector p...

Ink Doesn't Lie: Can the INS campaign reignite advertiser confidence in Print?
Ink Doesn't Lie: Can the INS campaign reignite advertiser confidence in Print?

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes on why the Indian Newspaper Society’s campaign carrying the line ‘Ink D...

Govt says WAVES Bazaar, WaveX to boost M&E business, startup ecosystem
Govt says WAVES Bazaar, WaveX to boost M&E business, startup ecosystem

MoS L. Murugan says IICT is driving global partnerships to strengthen India's AVGC-XR ecosystem

‘Derek Bose demanded rigour, encouraged curiosity and believed in nurturing young talent’
‘Derek Bose demanded rigour, encouraged curiosity and believed in nurturing young talent’

Lopah Mudra Bhattacharrya, Vice President Corporate Communications, HDFC Life, pays tribute to senior journalist Derek Bose who passed away recently

INS launches 'Ink Doesn't Lie' campaign to reinforce trust in print
INS launches 'Ink Doesn't Lie' campaign to reinforce trust in print

As part of the initiative, INS member publications across India will carry a common advertisement on July 27, 2026

When advertisers have choices, can newspapers charge more?
When advertisers have choices, can newspapers charge more?

Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that the INS surcharge addresses rising costs but risks pushing advertisers towards o...

INS defends 15% ad surcharge, calls it a ‘temporary measure’ amid rising costs
INS defends 15% ad surcharge, calls it a ‘temporary measure’ amid rising costs

INS President Vivek Gupta says publishers should not be treated differently from other industries passing on inflationary costs

Can INS prescribe ad pricing? 15% surcharge advisory sparks debate over market autonomy
Can INS prescribe ad pricing? 15% surcharge advisory sparks debate over market autonomy

INS call for 15% ad surcharge from Aug 1 has triggered discussion over whether an industry body should step into what has traditionally been a bilater...

ISA backs 15-min TV ad cap, AAAI seeks market-led ad durations
ISA backs 15-min TV ad cap, AAAI seeks market-led ad durations

According to the advertisers' body, a calibrated increase would improve broadcasters' revenue prospects without materially affecting the consumer view...

Can print command premium without a currency? INS' ad surcharge reignites IRS debate
Can print command premium without a currency? INS' ad surcharge reignites IRS debate

As publishers seek a 15% advertising surcharge to offset rising costs, marketers ask whether the print industry can justify premium pricing without a...

Why INS surcharge diktat could backfire on publishers
Why INS surcharge diktat could backfire on publishers

Ad rates are traditionally determined by readership, circulation, market leadership, inventory and advertiser demand. Ad executives question whether a...

INS advises member publications to levy 15% advertising surcharge from August 1
INS advises member publications to levy 15% advertising surcharge from August 1

The move comes after INS members expressed concern over the steep increase in the cost of both indigenous and imported newsprint, along with rising op...

Happy Birthday Uday Shankar: The force behind Indian media's reinvention
Happy Birthday Uday Shankar: The force behind Indian media's reinvention

As JioStar Vice-Chairman, Uday Shankar, turns a year older, a look back at his stellar three-decade media journey

5 yrs without IRS: How advertisers are planning print campaigns without a common benchmark
5 yrs without IRS: How advertisers are planning print campaigns without a common benchmark

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores how the IRS was once the common language of print advertising in Indi...

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Shekhar Gupta — Editor-in-Chief (appointment)

Served as Editor-in-Chief for 19 years.

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Ink Doesn't Lie
Jul 2026
A nationwide campaign to reaffirm the credibility, relevance and effectiveness of print media.
Ink Doesn't Lie
Oct 2023
A campaign aimed at reinforcing the credibility of print media amidst the rise of misinformation and digital c...
AI Insights
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  • Impact of Advertising Regulations. The scrapping of the 10+2 TV advertising cap is a significant regulatory change that could influence advertising strategies across the media landscape.
  • Ad Surcharge Controversy. The proposed 15% ad surcharge by the Indian Newspaper Society has sparked debate regarding its potential impact on market dynamics and advertiser relationships.
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The Indian Readership Survey (IRS) is a comprehensive study that measures the readership of various print and digital media in India.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting scrapped the 10+2 ad cap to address concerns from broadcasters and improve advertising flexibility.
The INS proposed a 15% ad surcharge to help print publishers cope with market challenges, though its implementation has faced resistance from publishers.
The IRS provides critical data on readership trends, helping advertisers make informed decisions about where to allocate their advertising budgets.
Print publishers are grappling with a soft market, intense competition, and concerns over advertiser backlash regarding new pricing strategies.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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The Indian Readership Survey (IRS) continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the media landscape in India, particularly in the context of advertising and readership metrics. Recent discussions around advertising surcharges and the impact of the 10+2 ad cap highlight the ongoing challenges and transformations within the industry.

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Ashwini Vaishnaw
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