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#e4mExclusive: Times Group reorganises businesses, moves BCCL employees to Times Horizon from Sept 1
The scheme broadly classifies the group’s businesses into two segments — the Publishing Business and the EIBME Business
Non-print revenue share up 11-13 pps over seven fiscals; balance-sheet strength continues to support credit profiles
While Emami Paper Mills has cited currency depreciation, imported fibre and chemical costs, capital costs and higher logistics expenses, publishers are questioning both newsprint pricing and quality
INS claims domestic players have also hiked prices by 30-40% since March ‘without any reason’ even as imported newsprint gets costlier amid rupee depreciation and geopolitical tensions
An ad mimicking obituary notices to promote Flipkart’s Freedom Sale has triggered widespread criticism online, with author Shobhaa De calling for a consumer boycott
As HT Editor-in-Chief Sukumar Ranganathan prepares to move on, e4m's Ruhail Amin reflects on his editorial integrity, humility and unwavering commitment to recognising journalistic excellence
In a social media post, Vir Sanghvi wrote everyone who cares about Hindustan Times and its place in India's newspaper history 'owes a huge debt of gratitude' to R Sukumar
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, intense competition and the festive season
Newslaundry’s former employees’ allegations have put the media watchdog under scrutiny over transparency, due process and accountability
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes on why the Indian Newspaper Society’s campaign carrying the line ‘Ink Doesn't Lie’ is difficult to miss
Print ad revenue also rose 15% year-on-year to Rs 295 crore from Rs 256 crore a year earlier
As part of the initiative, INS member publications across India will carry a common advertisement on July 27, 2026
Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that the INS surcharge addresses rising costs but risks pushing advertisers towards other media unless
As Kerala's festive economy accelerates, retail sales are expected to rise 30-40% on the back of premium inventory and tighter discounting, says Chandy, VP, Marketing & Ad Sales, Malayala Manorama
INS President Vivek Gupta says publishers should not be treated differently from other industries passing on inflationary costs
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 bilateral negotiation between publishers & advertisers
If publishers impose the surcharge, some advertisers may accept it because they value the credibility and influence that newspapers continue to enjoy; others may negotiate harder
As publishers seek a 15% advertising surcharge to offset rising costs, marketers ask whether the print industry can justify premium pricing without a credible, industry-wide readership currency
The edition also features global marketing and advertising leaders on creativity, AI and growth
Ad rates are traditionally determined by readership, circulation, market leadership, inventory and advertiser demand. Ad executives question whether a common 15% surcharge can work across publishers
The move comes after INS members expressed concern over the steep increase in the cost of both indigenous and imported newsprint, along with rising operational expenses
Ad revenue of the company rose 10% as real estate, jewellery and FMCG fuel print growth
Among those present at the launch was Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores how the IRS was once the common language of print advertising in India, and how its absence has reshaped media planning
Advertisers have quietly rebuilt their print planning playbook—combining ABC circulation data, proprietary market intelligence, consumer insights and business outcome metrics
The company's board, at its meeting held on July 11, approved the issuance of 3,87,87,137 warrants on a preferential basis at an issue price of ₹24.57 per warrant
Nearly a year after the pilot survey was announced, fieldwork is yet to begin. As publishers question the survey framework, the future of India's print media currency remains uncertain
Yesudas S Pillai has shared his observations on a front-page newspaper advertisement by The Leela Palace, reflecting on how brand messaging can influence consumer attention and interpretation
Balakrishna has held leadership positions at some of the country's most prominent media organisations
The working title of the book is The Unsung Frontier: Exclusion, Alienation and the Making of Conflict in the Indian Northeast
Unlike brands, publishers cannot pass higher input costs on to advertisers. Advertising rates are determined less by production costs than by measurable outcomes, audience quality & ROI, insiders say
The cover story of this issue examines HDFC Bank's governance developments and explores why transparency, accountability and institutional trust remain the defining pillars of modern banking
Publishers demand 15-25% hike in ad rates saying newsprint, fuel and other input costs have moved up sharply
Guest Column: L. Adimoolam, Publisher-Dinamalar, explores questions around the share of print advertising for English dailies
BCCL on Wednesday issued a public notice stating that Pune Times Mirror, Ei Samay, NavGujarat Samay and Ahmedabad Mirror are not controlled by the group or any of its affiliates
His journey stands as a reminder that careers need not follow a straight line. Sometimes, the skills acquired in one chapter become the foundation for a much larger purpose in the next
Hindustan Media Ventures’ total income for the quarter stood at Rs 229.49 crore
The publication will be distributed across airports and other highly visible physical locations, while also maintaining a digital presence online
In a recent interview over the 30% job cuts at The Washington Post, Jeff Bezos said that tighter financial discipline would strengthen the newspaper and ensure its long-term relevance
Pillai passed away on Monday night after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest in Mangalore
The company’s consolidated total revenue has increased 4% YoY to Rs nearly 590 crore
As per the ABC data for July–Dec 2025, while Dainik Bhaskar and Hindustan reported modest gains in circulation, Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala and Rajasthan Patrika registered declines during the period
The ABC data for July–December 2025 shows that growth, where it exists, is increasingly tied to depth in core urban markets rather than expansion across geographies
Varghese Chandy's journey reflects a rare ability to balance legacy strengths with forward-looking transformation
Prior to this appointment, Pramod Kumar Singh held a key role at Prasar Bharati
The ministry referred to its existing policy guidelines for IPTV services, first issued on September 8, 2008
The evolution reflects a deeper realignment of how advertisers view print— not as a mass medium, but as a high-trust, high-impact environment
Data from Media Pro Research underlines the trend. Circulation revs have declined steadily—from ₹81.7 billion in 2023 to ₹80.1 billion in 2025—wiping out nearly ₹1 billion in just two years
Sources tell e4m that the industry added around 5.6 lakh copies
After announcing the pilot test for IRS in September 2025, the MRUC readies IRS pilot framework, but publishers flag concerns over lengthy questionnaire, sources say
Vinod Agnihotri, senior journalist and Advisory Editor at Amar Ujala Group, shares insights on media evolution, content shifts, digital competition, the role of AI, and more
As Executive Publisher of Delhi Press and Editor of The Caravan, Nath stands at the intersection of legacy and reinvention
The Council reiterated that media must provide balanced and factual coverage of candidates and parties, and avoid exaggerated claims or selective reporting
While mastheads maximise reach, AR-led executions focus on engagement, interaction, and data capture, measured through scan rates, leads, and time spent, share industry leaders
AIM has urged the government to prioritise LPG supply for newspaper and magazine printing amid disruptions affecting publication schedules
INS has submitted a representation to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
The allotment of the land on which the UNI’s Rafi Marg office was located had already been cancelled. UNI appealed this decision to the court, but the High Court dismissed its petition
INS and AIM have urged the government to prioritise LPG supply for newspaper and magazine printing as shortages begin disrupting print operations
Industry sources say the impact will be reflected in the system gradually on account of existing inventory buffers, but multiple cost pressures are signalling an upward movement in the commodity cycle
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said since March 1, 2024, a total of 11,081 applications have been processed through the Press Sewa Portal
Experts say the trajectory of newsprint prices will depend largely on how the ongoing geopolitical tensions evolve, particularly their impact on oil prices and shipping routes
BFSI, Retail, Clothing, Fashion and Jewellery, and E-commerce have also stepped up investments in Print, PMAR 2026 reveals
Over several decades in journalism, he led The Tribune as Editor-in-Chief and previously held senior editorial positions at The Indian Express, The Times of India, and The Hindustan Times
Deepak Upadhyay has previously worked with Rajasthan Patrika, Amar Ujala, Zee News, and Dainik Bhaskar
Q4 emerged as the primary growth engine, with Print revenue rising 5% to Rs 6,524 crore, Pitch Madison Report 2026 has revealed
Most players cited high base of Q3 FY25, split in festive spends & absence of election advertising as hurdles; traditional players say digital contributed in incremental revenue and margin expansion
Madhusudan Anand was a storyteller, editor and a respected figure in the journalistic community
As per reports, Sivakumar Sundaram, CEO and Executive Director of BCCL, has said in an internal communication that the reports were unequivocally false
Revenue from operations stood at Rs 10,209 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 9,786 crore in FY24
Guest Column: Lloyd Mathias writes that journalism is ultimately a corporate job, and layoffs at Washington Post are a harsh reminder that journalists are employees—bound by business realities
The scale of the cuts became publicly visible through a series of posts on X by current and former Post journalists
The committee will also interact with publishers who opted out of ABC to understand their concerns, says Karunesh Bajaj, ABC Chairman
Digital business delivered a strong performance, with revenue surging 29.5%
Many publishers perceive ABC norms as more stringent than RNI’s, impacting their participation
With budget 2026 expectations, the issue explores how MSMEs are redefining ambition through discipline, digital maturity and institutional thinking
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Government of India allocated Rs 1,089 crore for information and publicity
He was speaking at an event organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Banaras Hindu University
Advertising Revenue for the quarter stands at over Rs 439 crore as against Rs 477 crore registered in the same period last FY
As part of a planned succession process, senior industry leader Sundar Kondur has assumed the CRO role
Saurabh Tyagi, Chief Marketing officer, Deepspatial pens down emotional note on the death anniversary of Sh Atul Maheshwari
The Bhopal warning failed not because it was wrong, but because it asked too much too early writes Satish Jha
The order instructs schools to set aside 10 minutes during the daily morning assembly specifically for reading news from newspapers
Prabha Jagannathan worked with publications such as The Economic Times, The Telegraph, The Week, and Sunday Mail, among others
This year, long-awaited policy support, returning readership data and steady advertiser confidence helped India’s print industry regain stability
Meher, aged 81, was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964 and went on to build an extraordinary legacy in fashion journalism
The enhanced revenue inflow, the MIB told Parliament, will help sustain print operations, particularly for regional and smaller publications
The New York Times has accused Perplexity AI of ‘scraping millions of articles’
It highlights the leaders defining India's next decade through exceptional fitness discipline and marketing innovation, featuring an expanded cohort of 45 fitness champions alongside 100 top marketers
EGI’s Sanjay Kapoor believes Indian media is passing through one of its most difficult phases in decades
Registration is now open at the official event portal: Global Legal Summit and Legal Leader Awards 2025 and General Counsel List & Awards 2025
Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) said it has entered formal discussions with RedBird IMI
The appointed date for the restructuring is April 1, 2026, or the effective date of the Scheme, whichever is earlier
Criticising the government is not the same as being inimical to the state, read a statement issued by editors Prabodh Jamwal and Anuradha Bhasin
The media rates for print media per sq cm for 1 lakh copies of dailies in the black and white advertisement have been increased from Rs 47.40 to Rs 59.68
The publishing business continued to be the company’s largest revenue driver, contributing Rs 358.4 crore in Q2 FY26
Total income for the quarter stood at nearly Rs 225 crore, compared to Rs 210 crore in the previous quarter
Revenue from operations grew 4.7% during the quarter, reaching Rs 467.36 crore
In practice, DIPR rates are typically 10% to 50% higher than DAVP rates
Juxtaposing young disruptors and legacy institutions, this issue reflects India’s dual narrative, innovation-led growth and the need for governance reform
Swarup’s writings reflected a rare blend of journalistic integrity and intellectual depth
The ABC report for Jan–June 2025 highlights market realignment driven by changing lifestyles, rising digital engagement & publisher innovation aimed at deepening local connect
The central rate revision, say industry sources, underscores that print’s trust premium remains intact
A formal notification is expected to be issued after November 15, once the Model Code of Conduct for the Bihar Assembly elections is lifted
He becomes the first person of Indian origin to hold this prestigious position
The company’s advertising revenue grew around 12% YoY to Rs 447.8 crore, up from Rs 401.4 crore in Q2 FY25.
Uday Jadhav, CEO of Sakal Media Group and Director of AP Globale, talks about Sakal’s rise as Maharashtra’s top newspaper, ways to keep print relevant, & more
This issue convenes India's top economic minds, business leaders, and policymakers to explore the transformative ideas, structural reforms & emerging forces that will define the nation's rise to 2047
Bari Weiss has said The Free Press will remain independent within Paramount while scaling its journalism across platforms
The headline uplift masks a knotty, uneven picture on the ground: outside a handful of outliers, most major titles did not post individual gains, and several markets saw single-digit declines
Guest Column: L. Adimoolam, Publisher-Dinamalar, writes on the effect of the GST cut on advertising, India’s media currency, the IRS pilot study and much more
Senior journalist AJ Philip remembers TJS George as the fearless editor who shaped Indian journalism with courage and conviction
The latest issue showcases Devansh Jain’s bold journey in reimagining InoxGFL as a Rs 1.5 lakh crore clean energy powerhouse
Under her leadership RPSG Media has positioned itself as a pioneer in creating culture-defining storytelling
Veteran journalist ML Kotru, often remembered as the ‘doyen of journalism’, passed away on September 25
Karan Rajendra Darda elected Deputy President, Tanmay Maheshwari- Vice President and Anant Nath- Honorary Treasurer of the Society for the year 2025-26
The pilot will include premium homes typically left out in surveys, Vikram Sakhuja, the newly elected chairman of MRUCI, told e4m in an exclusive interview
Kasturia’s journey highlights recurring themes: a consistent ability to adapt to different media platforms, a grounding in regional markets and focus on building sustainable revenue strategies
The name of survey cities in the pilot are likely to be kept under wraps to prevent any kind of manipulation by any stakeholder, sources say
The special issue explores Bihar’s evolution from identity politics to business-first governance, while GST 2.0 introduces tax reliefs and structural reforms to boost competitiveness
The average qualifying sales of daily newspapers stood at 29,744,148 copies (297.4 lakh), as compared to 28,941,876 copies (289.4 lakh) in the previous audit period of July–December 2024
Since its launch, the newspaper has been a significant part of the region’s social, cultural, and economic journey
The tribute by journalist Mihir Srivastava recalls Thakur not just as a formidable editor and writer, but as a man of style, warmth, wit, and uncompromising integrity
Senior journalist Bhupendra Chaubey expressed deep sorrow, remembering Sankarshan Thakur as a close friend and a sharp, principled voice in Indian journalism
Before taking over as the Editor in 2023, Sankarshan Thakur was Editor, National Affairs at The Telegraph
In his first interview as the Chairman of the ABC, Karunesh Bajaj, EVP – Marketing & Exports at ITC, outlines his vision, priorities, and plans to navigate a rapidly evolving media landscape
The company’s total income rose 7.3% year-on-year, climbing from ₹1,886 crore in FY24 to ₹2,025 crore in FY25
The India edition will be headquartered in Mumbai and spearheaded by Sarita A Tanwar
In a letter dated August 27, 2025, the Association of Indian Magazines (AIM) urged the government to align tax policies with the evolving needs of print and digital publishing
The issue highlights how the Online Gaming Bill 2025 sent shockwaves, wiping out Rs 65,000 crore in investments and triggering widespread disruption for Dream11, MPL, Zupee, and other industry leaders
The quarter also underscored a clear divergence between regional and English-language publishers
Celebrating four and a half decades of business journalism while looking ahead to India@2047
MRUCI may rope in Prasoon Basu’s firm Inteliphyle for the survey, say sources
Sarkar’s sudden death has sent shockwaves across Bangladesh’s media fraternity
Cost-cutting on pagination and circulation boosted ad profitability, but opaque circulation figures could backfire once IRS resumes, industry observers say
Today, as he celebrates another year, his journey reads less like a résumé and more like a story of conviction and continuity, where tradition and modernity walk hand in hand
Sources say Council members are skeptical of the traditional door-to-door model. Some argue that housing societies have become far more restrictive post-Covid, making surveyor access difficult
Jamal approaches each title as a living, breathing idea, one that must evolve with its readers while remaining anchored in quality
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