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Dr. Annurag Batra writes on the road ahead for MRUCI as it seeks to revive IRS and establish a trusted readership currency for today’s media landscape
With the BCCL deal pegged at around $5 million a year and the Indian Express Group at about $3 million, several Indian publishers are exploring similar arrangements with Sam Altman’s firm
Kanchan Srivastava Sep 23, 2026 9:56 AM
Anto Joseph has stepped down as Resident Editor of The New Indian Express (Tamil Nadu) after a stint of over 5 years; TNIE’s business paper is expected to launch by November
e4m Staff Sep 18, 2026 10:06 AM
On Saturday, September 12, much of that space in The Hindu's Delhi, Mohali and North India editions was occupied by a full-page advertisement for Dera Sacha Sauda
e4m Staff Sep 15, 2026 3:33 PM
The Dera ad generated significant criticism and The Hindu described it as ‘deeply offensive’, while tendering an unconditional apology
Tasmayee Laha Roy Sep 14, 2026 9:32 AM
Non-print revenue at newspaper groups has grown rapidly post-Covid and now accounts for around 25–30% of overall revenue, with events, digital subscriptions and OOH emerging as key growth levers
Kanchan Srivastava Sep 8, 2026 8:15 AM
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, the newly elected Chairman of ABC, outlines a cautious modernisation agenda for the 87-year-old circulation currency, balancing audit rigour with technology, evolving advertiser needs
Kanchan Srivastava Sep 7, 2026 9:43 AM
Education, auto and services dominate print advertising, while jewellery, insurance, mutual funds and healthcare emerge among the fastest-growing categories
Mohit Jain has over two decades of experience in the print media industry
Express Publications of The New Indian Express is set to launch business newspaper by Oct-end, Kumudam a Chennai-based daily in Tamil and English & Dinamalar a Tamil business daily
e4m Desk Aug 22, 2026 11:50 AM
Non-print revenue share up 11-13 pps over seven fiscals; balance-sheet strength continues to support credit profiles
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 7:28 PM
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
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
Ruhail Amin Aug 14, 2026 2:56 PM
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