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Which Kolkata Newspaper Should You Choose for Your Ad?

Kolkata - the City of Joy and India's cultural capital - has one of the most distinctive newspaper markets in the country. Bengali is the heartbeat of this city's print media, but English papers carry deep prestige and a large Hindi-speaking migrant population creates significant demand for Hindi dailies too. Based on 21 years of placing ads for Kolkata clients, here's our expert recommendation:

Matrimonial

Finding the Right Match - Marriage Ads in Kolkata

  • For Bengali families - the dominant community in Kolkata - Anandabazar Patrika Sunday matrimonial supplement is unrivalled.
  • ABP has been the city’s most trusted matrimonial platform for decades, with its Sunday edition generating the highest response in Eastern India.
  • Ei Samay is gaining popularity among younger Bengali families.
  • For English-speaking and cosmopolitan families, The Telegraph and Times of India Sunday editions are preferred.
  • For the Hindi-speaking migrant community, Prabhat Khabar and Sanmarg deliver strong matrimonial response.
Best picks: Anandabazar Patrika, The Telegraph, Times of India
Name Change / Legal Notices

Correct Newspaper Combinations for Kolkata

  • West Bengal authorities and Kolkata’s Passport Seva Kendra require your Name Change ad in one English and one Bengali (or local language) newspaper.
  • The most accepted combinations include:
    • Anandabazar Patrika + The Telegraph (₹2,150 / 130 characters)
    • Times of India + Ei Samay (₹1,650 / 5 lines)
    • Economic Times + Ei Samay (₹1,075 / 5 lines)
    • Economic Times + Jansatta (₹850 / 20 words)
  • All packages are bookable in a single transaction with next-day publication available.
Best picks: Times of India + Ei Samay
Property / Real Estate

Maximum Visibility for Kolkata Property Ads

  • Anandabazar Patrika - Saturday property supplement reaches the largest Bengali-speaking buyer base across Kolkata, suburbs, and wider West Bengal.
  • It is essential for targeting buyers in South Kolkata, Salt Lake, and Rajarhat.
  • The Telegraph is the top English platform for premium listings in Alipore, Ballygunge, and New Town, targeting corporate and professional buyers.
  • Times of India is effective for IT-professional buyers in Salt Lake Sector V and Rajarhat IT belt.
  • For commercial and industrial properties, Economic Times targets Kolkata’s trading and business community.
Best picks: Anandabazar Patrika, The Telegraph, Times of India
Recruitment / Jobs

Reaching Kolkata's Talent Pool

  • Kolkata is a growing hub for IT, BFSI, manufacturing, and healthcare.
  • For IT, corporate, and management hiring, The Telegraph and Times of India Wednesday editions are the strongest English recruitment platforms.
  • Anandabazar Patrika is the most powerful newspaper for reaching the Bengali professional workforce across sectors like government, education, healthcare, and private enterprise.
  • For blue-collar and manufacturing roles across the Kolkata industrial belt and Howrah, Ei Samay and Prabhat Khabar provide the widest reach.
  • For senior finance and CXO roles, Economic Times is the ideal choice.
Best picks: Anandabazar Patrika, The Telegraph, Times of India
Obituary / Condolence

Publishing Respectful Notices in Kolkata

  • Obituary ad choice in Kolkata is community-specific.
  • For Bengali families, Anandabazar Patrika is the standard, carrying the highest social significance across the city.
  • Ei Samay is also appropriate for Bengali community announcements.
  • For English-speaking families, The Telegraph is the most trusted platform for public notices.
  • For Hindi-speaking families, Prabhat Khabar and Sanmarg are widely trusted.
  • We offer same-day turnaround for urgent obituary bookings.
Best picks: Anandabazar Patrika, The Telegraph, Ei Samay
Business / Retail Promotions

Driving Customers to Your Kolkata Business

  • For retail promotions targeting Kolkata’s mass Bengali-speaking market across the city and Greater Kolkata, Anandabazar Patrika offers the best cost-per-reach in Eastern India.
  • Ei Samay is a cost-effective alternative for reaching a younger Bengali audience.
  • The Telegraph and Times of India are ideal for brand campaigns targeting English-educated professionals in South Kolkata and New Town.
  • For B2B and corporate audiences in commercial hubs like Park Street and Camac Street, Economic Times and Business Line deliver highly focused readership.
Best picks: Anandabazar Patrika, The Telegraph, Economic Times

Newspaper Ad Cost in Kolkatta - Classified & Display Rates

Following are the starting price for Classified and Display Ads in Kolkatta Newspapers. We offer extra discount on this rates. Whether you want to post an ad in a newspaper, Book Newspaper Ad Online for matrimonial or recruitment, or run a full display advertisement in a newspaper - these rates will help you plan your budget.

💡 Classified vs. Display: What's the Difference?

A Classified ad is text-only, charged per word or per line. Ideal for Name Change, Matrimonial, Lost & Found. A Display ad is image-based, charged per sq. cm. Ideal for promotions, recruitment, and property.

💰 Our Rate Advantage

As an Authorized Agency, we access special discount rates not available to individual bookers. On average, our clients save 10-25% compared to booking directly at the Kolkatta Newspaper counter.

NewspaperClassified (Starting)Display (Starting)Best For
Anandabazar Patrika POPULAR₹1,400-6,000 / insertion₹900 / sq.cmBengali mass market, all of West Bengal
Ei Samay POPULAR₹1,575-4,000 / insertion₹700 / sq.cmBengali readers, younger demographic
The Telegraph POPULAR₹800-5,000 / insertion₹850 / sq.cmEnglish audience, South Kolkata elite
Times of India₹1,500-5,000 / insertion₹950 / sq.cmIT & corporate, Salt Lake / New Town
Prabhat Khabar₹400-2,500 / insertion₹500 / sq.cmHindi-speaking community
Economic Times₹650-3,500 / insertion₹800 / sq.cmB2B & finance, corporate sector
Business Line₹305-2,000 / insertion₹600 / sq.cmFinancial & trade audience
Sanmarg₹300-2,000 / insertion₹450 / sq.cmHindi readers, North Kolkata

* Rates are subject to change. Contact us for exact quotes, multi-insertion discounts, and package rates. We offer Pay-2-Get-1-Free packages for select newspapers.

How to Post an Ad in Kolkatta Newspaper - 6 Easy Steps

Wondering how to give an ad in a newspaper in Kolkatta? Our booking process is designed to be the fastest and simplest way to place an ad in any Kolkatta newspaper - online, any time.

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Choose Newspaper

Select from 12 + newspapers circulated in Kolkatta

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Pick Category

Matrimonial, Name Change, Property & more

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Select Package

Choose single or multi-insertion offer

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Choose Date

Pick your publication date from the calendar

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Draft Your Ad

Use our ad samples and design assistance

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Pay Securely

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Expert Tips to Get Better Results from Your Kolkata Ad

As Kolkatta's leading Newspaper Ad Agency with 21+ years of experience, here's what our Kolkatta media team has learned about what works:

Timing

Publish on the Right Day - It Makes a Big Difference

Each ad category peaks on specific days in Kolkata:

  • Matrimonial - Sunday: Anandabazar Patrika, Ei Samay, and The Telegraph all carry dedicated Sunday matrimonial supplements. ABP Sunday generates the highest response of any paper in Eastern India. Book 3 days in advance for Sunday slots.
  • Recruitment - Wednesday: The Telegraph and Times of India Wednesday editions are Kolkata's strongest platforms for professional recruitment. ABP mid-week edition is effective for Bengali professional roles across all sectors.
  • Property - Saturday: Saturday is the strongest property ad day. ABP Saturday and The Telegraph Saturday editions are both widely read for property browsing across Kolkata and the suburbs.

Not sure which day works best? Call our Kolkata team for expert guidance.

Cost Saving

Multi-Insertion Packages Save Up to 50%

Every Kolkata newspaper rewards repeat bookings:

  • Times of India - 2+1 Free for Recruitment & Property; 2+2 Free for Matrimonial
  • Anandabazar Patrika - 2+1 Free across most categories
  • The Telegraph & Ei Samay - 2+1 Free offers available on request
  • Economic Times, Prabhat Khabar & others - Similar multi-insertion deals available

For matrimonial, property, or recruitment ads that benefit from repeat exposure, always opt for multi-insertion packages - the cost per response drops significantly.

Legal Compliance

Name Change Ads: Ready-Made Kolkata Packages

West Bengal authorities require your Name Change ad in one English and one Bengali (or local language) newspaper. Our 4 pre-bundled packages are:

  • Times of India + Ei Samay - ₹1,650 for 5 lines
  • Anandabazar Patrika + The Telegraph - ₹2,150 for 130 characters
  • Economic Times + Ei Samay - ₹1,075 for 5 lines
  • Economic Times + Jansatta - ₹850 for 20 words

All packages include next-day booking confirmation. Call us to pick the right combination.

Ad Copy

First 5 Words Determine Readership

In Kolkata's classified sections, readers scan fast. Lead with the most important detail - "2 BHK Flat Salt Lake Ready" outperforms "Spacious 2 Bedroom Flat Available." For Bengali ads in Anandabazar Patrika or Ei Samay, our Kolkata team can help draft and optimise your ad copy in Bengali at no extra charge - well-crafted Bengali copy consistently generates 20-30% more responses than a plain transliteration.

What Kolkata Customers Say About Us

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We booked a matrimonial ad in Anandabazar Patrika for our son. Ads2Publish advised the Sunday edition and helped write the Bengali copy. We received 45+ responses within two weeks - the most effective matrimonial ad we have ever placed. Excellent service.

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Subrata Mukherjee
Matrimonial Ad · Ballygunge, Kolkata · ★ Verified Google Review
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Needed a Name Change ad urgently for my passport. Ads2Publish booked Times of India + Ei Samay combo same day and the ad appeared next morning. The entire process was smooth, online, and the rate was much better than what I was quoted at the Times office.

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Debapriya Sen
Name Change Ad · Salt Lake, Kolkata · ★ Verified Google Review
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Our company places recruitment ads through Ads2Publish in The Telegraph every quarter. Their knowledge of which edition works for IT roles in the Salt Lake Sector V corridor is genuinely useful. We get better candidates compared to digital job portals for senior roles.

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Arnab Ghosh
Recruitment Ads · Sector V, Kolkata · ★ Verified Google Review
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Placed a property sale ad in ABP Saturday edition for our flat in Rajarhat. Got 8 genuine enquiries over the weekend. Ads2Publish's advice to specifically target the Saturday property supplement made all the difference. Will always use them for newspaper ads.

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Prasanta Dey
Property Ad · Rajarhat, Kolkata · ★ Verified Google Review
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We are a Marwari family settled in Kolkata and needed a matrimonial ad in Prabhat Khabar. Ads2Publish knew exactly which edition and day to choose for our community. Quick booking, fair price, strong response. Very happy with the service.

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Rajesh Agarwal
Matrimonial Ad · Burrabazar, Kolkata · ★ Verified Google Review
★★★★★

I run a retail shop in New Market and wanted to advertise a sale. Ads2Publish recommended Ei Samay for the Bengali audience and the response on sale day was excellent. Very affordable and the team guided me through the whole process patiently.

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Mitali Das
Retail Ad · New Market, Kolkata · ★ Verified Google Review

Recently Published Ads in Kolkata Newspapers

These are real ads recently booked through our platform for Kolkata newspaper editions:

MatrimonialTimes of India, Kolkatta
WB Baidya 35/6’ MBA (Fin–IISWBM), self employed (Investment professional), non smoker/non drinker. Wanted educated suitable bride. M – 8777579553
Property For SaleSanmarg, Kolkata
2BHK फ्लैट बिक्री हेतु, 750 वर्गफुट, 2 बाथ, 24x7 लिफ्ट, CCTV, एयरपोर्ट-1 एवं दमदम कैंट मेट्रो/ रेलवे स्टेशन के बीच। अस्पताल, स्कूल, फार्मेसी, पार्क निकट। मूल्य ₹30 लाख। संपर्क: 9163361553
Name ChangeRajasthan Patrika, Kolkata
I, Binamra Chatterjee R/o: 178/110, Karunamayee Devi Road,Kolkata, Barrackpore (M),Talpukur,North 24 Parganas,West Bengal - 700123 have changed my Name as Hrithik Chatterjee.
MatrimonialAnandabazar Patrika, Kolkata
Wanted unmarried groom,no SC for bride 33+/5'2",Healthy,Fair,Kayastha,Aries, Norgon, How(WB), MTech(FT),Wkg at Chennai.Contact with details at sengora1960@gmail.com
MatrimonialEi Samay, Ei Samay Matrimonial (All Edition)
WB ব্রাহ্মণ (38/5'5) University Professor at Gandhinagar Gujarat, divorcee (issueless), own residence. Seeks (28-35/5'-5'5"), homely & slim bride. WhatsApp: 8902391065.
MatrimonialAnandabazar Patrika, Kolkata
Kayastha, Vice president in MNC.Own house in dehradun. Unmarried, 46 yrs 5 feet 5". Wanted bengali bride with in 36 yrs. 7042723399
Name ChangeEconomic Times, Kolkata Name Change Ad (2 Newspapers)
I Pradip Kumar Kalanoria S/O Om Prakash Kalanoria residing at Welcome Co Operative Street No 211 Plot No CB90 Flat No 3B New Town WB 700156 have changed my name to Pradip Kalanoria vide affidavit dated 10/07/2026 at Kolkata
Name ChangeAnandabazar Patrika, Name Change ad in ABP + TT
I Rasek Abdul, S/O Abdul Razzak, R/O 25 B.T.Road Banshbagan Titagarh North 24 Pgs WB 700119 changed name to Abdul Rasek vide affdt 296 dt 07-07-26 before JM Barrackpore.
Name ChangeEconomic Times, Kolkata Name Change Ad (2 Newspapers)
I, Tabassum Parveen, guardian of my minor son Md. Affan, hereby declare that his father's name has been wrongly recorded as Md Maaz. The correct name is Md Shaen Sha, which shall be used for all purposes
Name ChangeEconomic Times, Kolkata Name Change Ad (2 Newspapers)
I, Pradip Das, S/o Lt. Chittaranjan Das, R/o Oil Nest HCS, 678 (Postal 87) Purbachal Main Road, Kolkata - 78, That I have changed my name to Pradip Kumar Das as per vide Affidavit No 88/2026 dated 02/07/2026. That Pradip Das and Pradip Kumar Das are one and same.

Everything You Need to Know About Newspaper Ads in Kolkata

Classified ads in Kolkata start from ₹305 for Business Line and ₹350 for Jansatta, going up to ₹1,400 for Anandabazar Patrika and ₹1,500 for Times of India per insertion. Ei Samay starts from ₹1,575 per insertion. Display ads start around ₹450/sq.cm for Hindi papers and ₹700-950/sq.cm for Anandabazar Patrika, The Telegraph, and Times of India. Name Change combo packages start from ₹850 for two newspapers. Call us at +91-8121003003 for an exact quote - we guarantee rates lower than direct booking at any Kolkata newspaper counter.
Posting an advertisement in a newspaper in Kolkata is very simple through Ads2Publish. Select your preferred newspaper from our list of 12+ Kolkata papers, choose your ad category like matrimonial, recruitment, property, name change, and more - pick your publication date, draft your ad using our Ad samples, and pay securely online. Your paper ad is confirmed instantly and published on your chosen date. For same-day or next-day insertions, call us directly at +91-8121003003.
For Bengali families, Anandabazar Patrika Sunday supplement is the undisputed leader - it has the highest matrimonial response volume of any paper in Eastern India. Ei Samay is popular for younger Bengali families. For English-speaking families, The Telegraph and Times of India Sunday editions are preferred. For the Hindi-speaking community, Prabhat Khabar and Sanmarg deliver solid response. Always book Sunday editions for 3-4× higher response rates across all papers.
West Bengal authorities and Kolkata's Passport Seva Kendra require one English and one Bengali (or local language) newspaper. Our 4 accepted combo packages are: Times of India + Ei Samay (₹1,650 / 5 lines), Anandabazar Patrika + The Telegraph (₹2,150 / 130 characters), Economic Times + Ei Samay (₹1,075 / 5 lines), and Economic Times + Jansatta (₹850 / 20 words). All are bookable as a single combined package with next-day publication available for urgent passport appointments.
You can book all types of newspaper advertisements in Kolkata through Ads2Publish - Classified Text Ads, Classified Display Ads, Full Display Advertisements, Matrimonial Ads, Property Ads (sale & rent), Recruitment Ads, Name Change & Legal Notices, Obituary & Condolence Ads, and Business & Retail Promotions. All categories are available across 12+ Kolkata newspapers in English, Bengali, Hindi, and Odia at the lowest authorised rates.
For IT, corporate, and management hiring, The Telegraph and Times of India Wednesday editions are the strongest English recruitment platforms in Kolkata. Anandabazar Patrika is the most powerful paper for reaching the Bengali professional workforce across government, education, and private sectors. For blue-collar and manufacturing roles in the Kolkata-Howrah industrial belt, Ei Samay and Prabhat Khabar reach the widest workforce. For senior finance and CXO roles, Economic Times is the right choice.
Saturday is the strongest property ad day in Kolkata. Anandabazar Patrika Saturday supplement is the top choice for reaching Bengali-speaking buyers across South Kolkata, Salt Lake, Rajarhat, and the suburbs. The Telegraph Saturday is the strongest English platform for premium properties in Alipore, Ballygunge, and New Town. Times of India Saturday is effective for IT-professional buyers in the Sector V and Rajarhat IT corridor. For commercial properties, Economic Times targets Kolkata's business and corporate readership.
Yes. For most Kolkata newspapers, if you book before 12 PM on a weekday, we can process publication for the next day. For Sunday editions, book by Friday afternoon. For urgent same-day insertions - for Name Change or obituary ads - call us directly at +91-8121003003 and our Kolkata team will coordinate immediately with the newspaper's ad department.
Yes. Every major Kolkata newspaper offers multi-insertion deals. Common offers include 2+1 Free for Times of India, Anandabazar Patrika, The Telegraph, and Ei Samay across Matrimonial, Recruitment, and Property categories. TOI also offers 2+2 Free for Matrimonial under Times Soulmate packages. Ask our Kolkata team for current active packages for your chosen newspaper.
Times of India and The Telegraph generally require 1 day advance booking for weekday editions and 2 days for Sunday. Bengali papers like Anandabazar Patrika and Ei Samay can often be booked 1 day in advance. For Sunday editions, the cut-off is typically Friday afternoon. Contact our Kolkata team on +91-8121003003 for exact cut-off times for your preferred newspaper and date.
A Display Ad is an image-based advertisement including your logo, photos, and brand colours - sold by size (per sq.cm). Ideal for product launches, brand awareness, and large recruitment campaigns. To book a Display Ad in any Kolkata newspaper, call +91-8121003003 - our design team will help create the artwork and recommend the best placement for your budget.
As an authorised agency with 21+ years in Kolkata's print media market, we offer: lower rates than counter prices, expert guidance on which newspaper and edition gives the best response, free Bengali ad copy assistance, multi-newspaper booking in a single transaction, and a dedicated Kolkata support team - all at no extra service charge.
We accept Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, UPI, and Wallets. For offline payments, you can pay via Cash, Cheque deposit, or NEFT transfer. Contact us for bank details if you prefer offline payment.
Yes. Ads2Publish is a fully authorised agency for all major Kolkata newspapers including Anandabazar Patrika, Ei Samay, Times of India, The Telegraph, Prabhat Khabar, Economic Times, Business Line, Rajasthan Patrika, Hindustan Times, Jansatta, Sanmarg, and Samaja. Our Kolkata office is at Hungerford St, Mullick Bazar, Park Street area, Kolkata - 700017.

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Anand Chandak - Founder Ads2Publish.com
Anand Chandak
Founder & CEO, Ads2Publish.com
21+ years personally in newspaper advertising  ·  Family business in print media since 1996  · 
Advertising Agency in Kolkata

Newspaper advertising has been part of my family’s work since 1996, when my father Mr. Hari Prasad Chandak established our print media agency. I joined the business in 2003 and learned the trade directly through newspaper offices, publication departments, city editions, ad deadlines, and customer requirements across India.

In 2012, I created Ads2Publish.com to make newspaper ad booking simpler, more transparent, and easier for customers across India. Today, Ads2Publish has been trusted by over 2 lakh customers for publishing more than 10 lakh newspaper advertisements, supported by nearly three decades of family experience in print media.

Kolkata's print media culture is distinctive, with Anandabazar Patrika deeply woven into Bengali household readership and The Telegraph holding strong influence among English-reading professionals. Sanmarg and other Hindi publications help reach the city's trading and business communities. We know how to plan newspaper ads for South Kolkata, Park Street, Burrabazar, Salt Lake, and wider Bengal audiences, whether the requirement is matrimonial, recruitment, property, name change, or public notice advertising.

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Kolkata's Print Media Landscape - Why It Still Matters

Kolkata - the City of Joy and capital of West Bengal - is India's third-largest city with a metropolitan population of over 1.5 crore. As the intellectual, cultural, and commercial capital of Eastern India, Kolkata has long been one of India's most literate cities and the newspaper tradition runs deep. No other Indian city has a Bengali-language newspaper as dominant as Anandabazar Patrika - with a print run exceeding 6 lakh copies, ABP is the largest-circulated regional language newspaper in India.

Despite Kolkata's evolving tech and startup scene, print advertising in this city continues to command exceptional trust. A matrimonial notice in Anandabazar Patrika carries social weight that no online matrimonial platform can replicate in the Bengali community. The Telegraph has been the preferred English paper of Kolkata's educated elite for decades - an obituary or condolence notice in TT carries meaning beyond words. Name Change ads remain a legal requirement at all Kolkata Passport Seva Kendra offices. And business promotions in ABP still drive footfall to Kolkata's retail and commercial districts in a way that newspapers in few other cities can.

Our Kolkata team's 21 years of deep experience in this market - spanning Bengali, English, Hindi, and Odia newspapers - ensures your ad reaches exactly the audience you need.

Kolkata Metro Population1.5 Crore+
No. of Active Newspapers12+
Anandabazar Patrika Circ.6.2 Lakh+
Times of India Circulation2.4 Lakh+
Languages Covered4 Languages
Our Kolkata Experience21+ Years

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