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The Amar Ujala Managing Director moves up from his role as Vice President of INS
The Lokmat Media Group Executive and Editorial Director will succeed Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg
Ruhail Amin Sep 7, 2026 12:59 PM
The Sanmarg Group CMD’s 2025–26 term saw a 26% revision in government advertising rates, the launch of the ‘Ink Doesn’t Lie’ campaign and policy interventions on AI, copyright and newsprint
e4m Staff Sep 7, 2026 12:08 PM
Mohit Jain has over two decades of experience in the print media industry
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
Kanchan Srivastava Aug 19, 2026 8:59 AM
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
Kanchan Srivastava Aug 18, 2026 8:53 AM
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
Kanchan Srivastava Aug 13, 2026 8:33 AM
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
Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 6, 2026 9:01 AM
Kunal Majumder, Asia-Pacific Program Coordinator of CPJ, writes about the need for newsrooms to take journalist safety seriously amid rising risks on the ground
Kunal Majumder Jul 29, 2026 4:38 PM
As part of the initiative, INS member publications across India will carry a common advertisement on July 27, 2026
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 1:07 PM
Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that the INS surcharge addresses rising costs but risks pushing advertisers towards other media unless
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 27, 2026 9:32 AM
INS President Vivek Gupta says publishers should not be treated differently from other industries passing on inflationary costs
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 27, 2026 8:51 AM
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
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 27, 2026 8:24 AM
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
e4m Staff Jul 24, 2026 12:12 PM
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
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 23, 2026 8:26 AM
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
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 1:12 PM
The latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that ended on June 28
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 8:28 PM
He succeeds Dr. Nirmala Lakshman, who stepped down as Chairperson upon nearing the completion of her three-year term
e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 7:31 AM
Major Gaurav Arya, Arpita Arya, Prateek Trivedi, Amish Devgan, Kishore Ajwani, Sushant Sinha and Aman Chopra will have shows as part of the primetime line-up
e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 1:02 PM
Publishers are turning crawler blocks into a negotiating tool and the fight is no longer only about traffic loss. It is about who gets paid when journalism becomes raw material for AI
Kanchan Srivastava Jun 3, 2026 8:37 AM
INS has submitted a representation to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 10:11 AM
INS and AIM have urged the government to prioritise LPG supply for newspaper and magazine printing as shortages begin disrupting print operations
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 9:05 AM
Prior to this, Sachin Malhotra held the role of North Branch Head - NDTV Network
From leadership visibility and editorial scale to on-ground execution, Davos 2026 offered a clear snapshot of how Indian media organisations performed on the global stage
e4m Staff Jan 30, 2026 12:08 PM
Karan Rajendra Darda elected Deputy President, Tanmay Maheshwari- Vice President and Anant Nath- Honorary Treasurer of the Society for the year 2025-26
e4m Staff Sep 25, 2025 6:17 PM
Naresh Mohan, who served as the President of Indian Newspaper Society from 1990 to 1991, passed away at age 82 after being hospitalised for multi-organ failure
e4m Staff May 16, 2024 4:00 PM
In a chat with e4m, INS President Rakesh Sharma said changes in audience classification systems carry significant weight for publishers and advertisers, and that he hoped the IRS was conducted soon
Kanchan Srivastava Mar 4, 2024 8:19 AM
In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, Rakesh Sharma, president of the Indian Newspaper Society, deliberates on the provisions of the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023
Kanchan Srivastava Dec 22, 2023 8:23 AM
The Indian Newspaper Society wants the government to hold talks with news media bodies regarding the amendments
exchange4media Staff Apr 13, 2023 11:17 AM