The Hindu Ads: Sections, Editions, Indicative Rates and How to Book

The short answer

The Hindu ads reach English readers mostly in south India, from Chennai and Bengaluru to Hyderabad, Kochi and Coimbatore. You can book text classifieds, boxed classified display ads and display ads by edition, through The Hindu’s own ad booking site (thehinduads.com) or authorised agencies. One agency lists text classifieds from ₹180 for two lines in most categories and boxed classifieds from about ₹25–32 per sq cm for property and recruitment, before 5% GST, while full-page display ads run into lakhs. Rates vary by edition, so confirm before booking.

About The Hindu

The Hindu is an English daily founded in 1878 and published by THG Publishing Pvt Ltd. It is published from many locations, with most of its editions in the south. That makes it a strong choice for reaching English readers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Sections and ad types

• Text classifieds: situations vacant, matrimonial, property, obituary, announcements
• Classified display: boxed ads with logos or photos
• Display ads: main paper and supplements
• Sections listed by agencies: Opportunities (jobs), Property Plus, Education Plus, Metro Plus, Friday Review, public notices and tenders

See our classified advertisement guide for formats.

Indicative rates for The Hindu ads

Agency listings captured in October 2026, before 5% GST:

• ads2publish: text from ₹180 for two lines (most categories), obituary ₹100; classified display about ₹32 per sq cm (recruitment) and ₹25 per sq cm (property)
• releaseMyAd: Kozhikode edition text ₹185 for two lines plus ₹100 per extra line; all editions ₹4,315 for two lines; classified display minimum ₹975 for 3 × 5 cm
• Display ads: The Media Ant lists full pages from about ₹1.41 lakh, depending on edition

Treat these as indicative and get a current quote.

How to book

1. Choose edition(s) and section
2. Book on The Hindu Ads (thehinduads.com) or through an authorised agency
3. Submit text or design and approve the proof
4. Pay and collect the GST invoice
5. Book early: agencies say The Hindu’s own deadline is about two days before publication
6. Check publication in print or the e-paper

When to choose The Hindu

Choose The Hindu for English-reading, educated audiences in south India: recruitment, higher education, professional services and premium property. In north and west India, compare the Times of India advertisement guide. For local-language reach in the south, add Malayala Manorama in Kerala or Eenadu in the Telugu states.

Checklist

• Edition(s) and section chosen
• Current rate and deadline confirmed
• Booked via official site or authorised agency
• GST invoice received
• QR code or unique number added

Questions we get asked

How do I give an ad in The Hindu?

Book on thehinduads.com or through an authorised agency, choose edition and section, approve and pay.

Is The Hindu good for job ads?

Yes, especially for professional roles in south India.

Can I book all editions at once?

Yes. Agencies list all-edition packages.

Final thoughts

The Hindu ads are a strong way to reach English readers in south India. Use the official booking site, choose editions carefully and track responses. For the full process, read how to give advertisement in newspaper.

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