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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
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
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
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
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
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 24, 2026 8:47 AM
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
Ad revenue of the company rose 10% as real estate, jewellery and FMCG fuel print growth
e4m Staff Jul 17, 2026 5:01 PM
Among those present at the launch was Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan
e4m Desk Jul 15, 2026 11:25 AM
Advertisers have quietly rebuilt their print planning playbook—combining ABC circulation data, proprietary market intelligence, consumer insights and business outcome metrics
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 15, 2026 8:57 AM
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
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 13, 2026 8:13 AM
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
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 1, 2026 9:24 AM
Publishers demand 15-25% hike in ad rates saying newsprint, fuel and other input costs have moved up sharply
Kanchan Srivastava Jun 30, 2026 8:36 AM
Conceptualised through HT Impact Lab, the print innovation made guilt-free indulgence tangible, taking Mother Dairy Go-Low from a front-page interaction to creator reels and social conversations
NATIVE CONTENT Jun 23, 2026 1:08 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
Guest Column: L. Adimoolam, Publisher-Dinamalar, explores questions around the share of print advertising for English dailies
L. Adimoolam Jun 17, 2026 12:27 PM
Sudhir Agarwal has been associated in the newspaper printing and publishing business for nearly 35 years and has been on the company's board since its inception
e4m Staff May 12, 2026 9:03 AM
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
Chehneet Kaur May 11, 2026 9:17 AM
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
Chehneet Kaur May 6, 2026 9:02 AM
Each issue presents a rich and relevant mix of content aligned with the interests and needs of today’s teenagers
e4m Staff Apr 30, 2026 1:09 PM
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
Imran Fazal Apr 20, 2026 9:41 AM
Sources tell e4m that the industry added around 5.6 lakh copies
Kanchan Srivastava Apr 17, 2026 8:04 AM
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
Kanchan Srivastava Apr 15, 2026 8:27 AM
The PCI said the newspaper's office in Lakhimpur was vandalized by unidentified individuals on the night of April 10
e4m Staff Apr 13, 2026 4:02 PM
Sarmad Ali has more than three decades of experience in marketing, advertising, and media management
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
Chehneet Kaur Mar 27, 2026 9:30 AM
AIM has urged the government to prioritise LPG supply for newspaper and magazine printing amid disruptions affecting publication schedules
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 10:17 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
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
e4m Staff Mar 11, 2026 6:58 PM
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
Chehneet Kaur Mar 6, 2026 8:58 AM
The directors proposed to be removed by the holding company include: Divya Karani, Shailendra Swarup, Anita Nayyar, Kemisha Soni, Pramod Agarwal, Shalin Tandon and Arun Anant.
e4m Staff Feb 14, 2026 12:49 PM
HT Media Limited has made changes in its postal ballot notice, about which the company has informed the stock market
e4m Staff Feb 14, 2026 11:03 AM
The committee will also interact with publishers who opted out of ABC to understand their concerns, says Karunesh Bajaj, ABC Chairman
Kanchan Srivastava Jan 29, 2026 8:27 AM
Digital business delivered a strong performance, with revenue surging 29.5%
e4m Staff Jan 29, 2026 8:19 AM
Many publishers perceive ABC norms as more stringent than RNI’s, impacting their participation
Kanchan Srivastava Jan 28, 2026 8:29 AM
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Government of India allocated Rs 1,089 crore for information and publicity
Chehneet Kaur Jan 21, 2026 9:09 AM
Advertising Revenue for the quarter stands at over Rs 439 crore as against Rs 477 crore registered in the same period last FY
e4m Staff Jan 15, 2026 2:30 PM
From clever layouts to bold ideas, the print ads that stood out this year
Vaishnavi Deshpande Dec 26, 2025 5:58 PM
The order instructs schools to set aside 10 minutes during the daily morning assembly specifically for reading news from newspapers
e4m Staff Dec 26, 2025 5:32 PM
The global media safety and rights body has urged the caretaker government in Dhaka to ensure safety & security to the media fraternity across the south Asian country
e4m Staff Dec 26, 2025 3:21 PM
This year, long-awaited policy support, returning readership data and steady advertiser confidence helped India’s print industry regain stability
Chehneet Kaur Dec 18, 2025 9:20 AM