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The Hindu is one of India's most respected and widely read English-language daily newspapers, founded in 1878 in Chennai. The Chennai edition is the flagship edition and commands the largest English readership in the city - covering national and international news, politics, business, sports, science, arts, and lifestyle for urban, educated, and influential readers across Chennai and Tamil Nadu.
Published 7 days a week, The Hindu is synonymous with credibility, editorial integrity and journalistic excellence. With nearly 150 years of uninterrupted publishing, it is the go-to newspaper for decision-makers, professionals, academics, and families across South India. Every print ad also appears in The Hindu e-paper edition, giving advertisers dual reach at no extra cost.
Established
Reader Profile
Print + Digital
| Newspaper | Position in Chennai | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| The Hindu | #1 English Daily | Chennai-headquartered, 147+ years of editorial trust & loyal readership |
| Times of India | #2 | National brand, broad appeal and metro reach |
| New Indian Express | #3 | South India focus, strong in Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh |
| Deccan Chronicle | #4 | Strong in Hyderabad, limited presence in Chennai |
| Feature | Classified Text | Classified Display | Display Ad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charged By | Per Line | Per Sq. Cm | Per Sq. Cm (page-based) |
| Minimum | 2 Lines | 4×3 cm | 4×3 cm |
| Maximum | 25 Lines | 7×12 cm | Full Page / Jacket |
| Images / Logo | No | Yes | Yes |
| Page Choice | No | No | Yes - Any or Premium |
| Cost Range | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
| Ad Category | Publishing Day(s) | Booking Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Matrimonial (Weekday) | Any day | 1 day prior, by 3 pm |
| Matrimonial (Sunday) | Sunday | Friday by 3 pm |
| Recruitment / Empower | Wednesday (peak) | 1 day prior (Tuesday) by 3 pm |
| Property Plus (Saturday) | Saturday | Thursday by 3 pm |
| Name Change / Public Notice | Any day | 1 day prior, by 3 pm |
| Obituary & Remembrance | Any day | 1 day prior, by 3 pm (urgent same day) |
| Education Plus | Monday | 1 day prior (Sunday) by 3 pm |
| Friday Review | Friday | 1 day prior (Thursday) by 3 pm |
Following are July 2026 updated rates for The Hindu Classified Ad in Chennai Newspaper
| Ad Category | Rates | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitments Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,200 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Property For Sale Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,180 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Property To Rent Ad | Starts from ₹ 1,210 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Name Change Ad | Starts from ₹ 440 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Lost Found Ad | Starts from ₹ 440 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Vehicles Ad | Starts from ₹ 1,155 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Astrology Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,200 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Business Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,310 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Computers Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,200 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Education Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,310 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Obituary Ad | Starts from ₹ 600 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Personal Announcement Ad | Starts from ₹ 1,100 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Personal Messages Ad | Starts from ₹ 1,100 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Retail Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,200 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Services Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,200 + GST | per 2 Lines |
| Travel Ad | Starts from ₹ 2,200 + GST | per 2 Lines |
Step-by-step guide
Choose an Ad category
Select Ad type for The Hindu
Choose Edition
Pick Date of Publication
Draft your Ad
Make payment
After payment - what happens next
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