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Dainik Bhaskar Advertisement: Editions, Ad Types, Indicative Rates and Booking

Dainik Bhaskar advertisement guide: editions across 12 states, ad types and sections, indicative ad rates, safe booking, and Divya Bhaskar for Gujarat.

Manas Tripathi 3 min read
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The short answer

A Dainik Bhaskar advertisement reaches Hindi readers across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand and more. Its publisher, DB Corp, reported 43 Dainik Bhaskar editions in its FY26 results, plus the Gujarati Divya Bhaskar and Marathi Divya Marathi. You can book text classifieds, boxed classified display ads or display ads by edition, through an authorised agency or the group’s ad offices. One agency lists Bhaskar text ads from about ₹220 for 20 words and classified display from ₹975 for a 3 × 5 cm box, before 5% GST, but rates vary by edition.

About Dainik Bhaskar

Map of India highlighting 12 states and union territories with Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi newspaper editions

Dainik Bhaskar is a Hindi daily published by DB Corp Ltd, first published in Bhopal in 1958. According to DB Corp’s FY26 press release, the group publishes five newspapers in three languages across 12 states and union territories, with 43 editions of Dainik Bhaskar, eight of Divya Bhaskar and six of Divya Marathi. The ABC audit for July to December 2025 put Dainik Bhaskar at about 30.5 lakh copies, as reported by exchange4media. DB Corp reported advertising revenue of ₹1,692 crore in FY26.

Ad types and sections

Sections for advertisers: main paper, city supplement, appointments, public notices, obituary, tenders
  • Text classifieds: matrimonial, property, recruitment, name change, obituary, public notice
  • Classified display: boxed ads with photos or logos
  • Display ads: main paper and the City Bhaskar supplement
  • Other sections listed by agencies: appointments, court notices, financial, tenders

See our classified advertisement guide for formats.

Indicative Dainik Bhaskar ad rates

releaseMyAd lists (captured October 2026, before 5% GST, probably for a single city edition):

  • Text classifieds: from about ₹220–235 for 20 words, then about ₹6 per extra word
  • Classified display: minimum 3 × 5 cm for ₹975, then about ₹70 per sq cm

DB Corp doesn’t publish a public rate card. Prices change by edition, package and category, so confirm before booking.

How to book safely

Checklist for booking a newspaper ad safely: official or authorised agent, written quote, GST invoice, proof before print
  1. Choose edition(s): a single city, or a state package
  2. Book with an authorised booking agency or a Bhaskar ad office. Some websites call themselves “official” but are run by other companies, so check who operates a site before paying
  3. Get a written quote with edition, size, date and GST
  4. Approve the proof and collect the GST invoice
  5. Check publication in print or the e-paper

Divya Bhaskar and Divya Marathi

Divya Bhaskar, launched in Ahmedabad in 2003, serves Gujarat; Divya Marathi serves Maharashtra. In Gujarat, many advertisers combine Divya Bhaskar with Gujarat Samachar.

Bhaskar or Jagran?

Both are leading Hindi dailies with different strongholds. Bhaskar is strong in MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh; Jagran is strong in UP. Compare with our Dainik Jagran advertisement guide, and see regional language ads for the digital equivalent.

Checklist

  • Edition(s) or package chosen
  • Hindi copy proofread
  • Booking channel verified
  • Current rate and GST confirmed
  • QR code or unique number added

Questions we get asked

How do I give an advertisement in Dainik Bhaskar?

Book through an authorised agency or a Bhaskar ad office, choose the edition and section, approve the ad and pay.

What are Dainik Bhaskar ad rates?

Agency listings start from a few hundred rupees for a short text classified; display ads cost more. Rates vary by edition.

Is Divya Bhaskar the same company?

Yes. Divya Bhaskar is DB Corp’s Gujarati daily.

Final thoughts

A Dainik Bhaskar advertisement gives you wide Hindi-belt reach, edition by edition. Verify your booking channel, confirm the rate and track responses. For the full process, read how to give advertisement in newspaper.

Need Hindi print and digital campaigns? Book a consultation.You can reach out to us on whatsapp at +91 7738844851.

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