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When a name carries 140 years of editorial credibility, your advertisement carries that credibility too. The Hindu is the most trusted English-language daily in South India — with a readership that skews educated, senior, and decision-ready. Whether you're a Velachery family posting a matrimonial, a Chennai-based company filling a senior position, or an individual handling a court-mandated public notice, The Hindu is consistently the publication that readers, HR departments, and legal authorities take seriously.

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Why Book The Hindu Classified Ads Through public-noticeads.in

Booking a classified ad in The Hindu isn't complicated — but getting it right the first time, at the right rate, in the right edition, on the right day, is where most first-time clients run into trouble. Here's why thousands of readers from Anna Nagar to Adyar and Coimbatore to Hyderabad trust public-noticeads.in:

Authorized Agency Status: public-noticeads.in is an empanelled agency for The Hindu, which means we work directly with the publication's ad booking desk — not through a chain of resellers.

Multi-Edition Coordination: The Hindu publishes across Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Kochi, and more. We can place your ad across editions simultaneously, which matters for national recruitments or region-wide property listings.

Legal Notice Expertise: For court-ordered public notices, name change ads, and regulatory announcements, we understand exactly what The Hindu requires — format, font size, required wording — so your notice passes scrutiny the first time.

Same-Day Booking for Urgent Ads: Got a deadline? Funeral notices, lost document ads, and time-sensitive announcements can often be booked and confirmed the same day you call.

Rate Transparency: We share the full verified rate card with you before you commit. No surprise charges after the fact.

Corporate Account Handling: For companies running ongoing recruitment or tender notices, we manage your scheduling, billing, and proof of publication — so your team doesn't have to manage ad logistics in-house.

The Hindu Classified Ad Rates — Verified June 2026

Classified Text Ad Rates — Chennai Edition

Classified Display Ad Rates

Rate Disclaimer: Rates listed above are verified as of June 2026 and are indicative. Actual rates may vary by day of week, special supplements, or edition combination. Confirm final rate with the public-noticeads.in team before booking. Rates subject to change without notice by the publisher.

Types of The Hindu Classified Ads

What Is a Classified Text Ad in The Hindu?

The typical format is a classified text ad, which is presented in the specific classified pages of the Hindu in the form of a line form and is normally found on the specialized pages of the newspaper and not on the main pages of the broadsheet. The publication puts the ad in a standard typeface and you pay per word. You can also bold some keywords (such as your name or contact number) at a low charge. Text ads are inexpensive and highly appropriate to those which the reader is already aware of what they are such as matrimonials, obituaries, misplaced documents, and simple listing of property.

One such point regarding The Hindu in particular is that its classified text type has a very large, dedicated readership within the educated professional sector in South India. The text ad that is well written and with 40 words in the right section will receive real eyeballs.

What Is a Classified Display Ad in The Hindu?

Closed display advertisement provides you with a designated area in the classified section, allowing you to set the design layout; your logo, your own fonts, your own pictures, and any design features. It's a per-square-centimetre fee. Display advertising is more visually dominant on the site and more appropriate to recruitment campaigns in which employer branding is important, real estate projects with floor plans or photographs, and institutional advertisements in which the authoritative tone has to be established.

When to choose which format: If your message fits in 30–50 clear words and you're posting in a standard category like matrimonial or lost & found, a text ad is the right call — it's faster, cheaper, and effective. If you're a company, if the ad contains a logo, or if the notice needs to look official and prominent, go display.

The Hindu Classified Ad Categories — Complete 2026 Guide

Matrimonial Ads in The Hindu

The Hindu matrimonial class has a very narrow audience of educated, profit-seeking and mostly Tamil, Telugu and Kannada communities in South India and NRI families following Chennai and Bangalore editions. When a groom or bride is a doctor, engineer, civil servant, or in the IT corridor, The Hindu matrimonial section will be right in that target market.

In your ad, you should have community, age, profession, place, educational level and a way of contacting you (mobile or email). Whether the family is settled in a foreign country and dietary preference are other issues that many families state. Make it factual and straight forward - The Hindu readers are more responsive to well-constructed dignified ad rather than copy full of superlatives.

Recommended format: Classified text. 35–50 words. 2026 rate: Approximately ₹55–₹70 per word (Chennai edition). Practical tip: Sunday editions get significantly higher readership for matrimonials. Always book for a Sunday insertion if timing allows.

Name Change Ads in The Hindu

If you've changed your name via gazette notification, a public declaration in a widely-circulated newspaper like The Hindu is the standard way to fulfil the legal requirement. The Hindu is accepted as a qualifying publication for name change declarations across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala. This matters because some official bodies — particularly in TN — specifically ask for a copy from a "prominent English daily."

Your name change ad must include your old name, new name, reason (optional but often included), your address, and the date. We can draft the exact wording for you based on your gazette notification number.

Recommended format: Classified text. 20–30 words minimum. 2026 rate: Approximately ₹60–₹75 per word. Practical tip: Keep a certified copy of the published ad and your gazette notification together — you'll need both for Aadhaar, PAN, and passport corrections.

Booking a name change ad? Ask us about our Gazette + Newspaper Combo Package. One call, both sorted. Call +91 98219 84000.

Property Ads in The Hindu

The Hindu's property classifieds reach a highly specific buyer: the upwardly mobile South Indian professional looking to purchase, lease, or invest. This is not a casual browsing crowd. If you're selling a flat in Nungambakkam, leasing commercial space in Guindy, or marketing a plotted development in Kelambakkam, the right ad in The Hindu will attract serious inquiries.

Include: property type, location (be specific — "Adyar near MRTS" is better than just "Chennai South"), floor area, BHK configuration, price or price range, and contact details. For rental properties, also include possession date and monthly rent clearly.

Recommended format: Classified text for individual sellers; classified display for developers and brokers running campaigns. 2026 rate: ₹60–₹75 per word (text); ₹480–₹560 per sq cm (display, Chennai). Practical tip: Wednesday and Saturday editions have historically higher property ad readership in The Hindu. Book accordingly.

Recruitment Ads in The Hindu

This is where The Hindu's premium readership advantage is most pronounced. Companies — from mid-sized Chennai manufacturers to national banks, law firms, and IT services companies — consistently use The Hindu for senior-level and white-collar recruitment. HR managers at reputed firms regard a recruitment ad in The Hindu as a quality signal: it filters for candidates who read quality journalism.

A good recruitment ad should include: company name (or "a leading [industry] company" if confidential), designation, key responsibilities in 2–3 lines, required qualification and experience, location, and application instructions. For senior roles, a classified display ad with the company logo significantly improves response quality.

Recommended format: Classified display for companies; classified text for individual employers. 2026 rate: ₹65–₹80 per word (text); ₹480–₹560 per sq cm (display). Practical tip: Thursday is the traditional recruitment day in The Hindu. Avoid booking on days adjacent to public holidays when readership dips.

Obituary Ads in The Hindu

Obituaries in The Hindu are a long-standing tradition in South Indian professional families. Many Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad families specifically choose The Hindu for obituaries because of the publication's standing — it signals something about how the family regarded the deceased.

An obituary should include the full name, age, date of passing, immediate family names (spouse, children, sons/daughters-in-law), and funeral or memorial service details if public. Keep the tone dignified and factual.

Recommended format: Classified text. 25–40 words is standard. 2026 rate: ₹55–₹70 per word. Practical tip: We can book obituary ads on short notice — often same-day for next-morning publication. Call us directly rather than using the online portal for time-sensitive obituary bookings.

Lost and Found Ads in The Hindu

For lost documents — Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence, educational certificates, passports — a Lost and Found notice in The Hindu creates a public record of the loss, which is required for many replacement applications. Some government offices in Tamil Nadu specifically ask for a newspaper clip from a major English daily.

Include: document type, document number if known, your name, and a contact method.

Recommended format: Classified text. 20–25 words is sufficient. 2026 rate: ₹60–₹75 per word. Practical tip: If you've lost a government-issued document, book the ad the same day you file the police complaint. Both records together will speed up the replacement process.

Public Notice / Legal Ads in The Hindu

The Hindu is one of the most widely accepted publications for statutory public notices across South India — tenders, shareholder notices, winding-up petitions, court-directed publications, and regulatory announcements. Companies incorporated in Tamil Nadu, AP, and Telangana frequently use The Hindu to satisfy Companies Act publication requirements.

Legal notices require exact wording — often dictated by the court order or statutory provision. We'll review your draft wording before submission to ensure it meets The Hindu's format requirements and any regulatory criteria.

Recommended format: Classified display for most legal and corporate notices; classified text for individual statutory declarations. 2026 rate: ₹70–₹85 per word (text); ₹480–₹560 per sq cm (display). Practical tip: Always retain the original newspaper copy and a signed certificate of publication from the agency — both are typically required when filing acknowledgement with a court or regulatory body.

How to Book The Hindu Classified Ads Online — Step by Step

Step 1 — Choose Your Category and Edition Start by deciding which category your ad falls under (matrimonial, recruitment, name change, etc.) and which edition or combination of editions you need. If your audience is Chennai-specific, the Chennai edition alone may be sufficient. If you're running a national recruitment drive or a multi-city property campaign, we'll help you identify the right edition combination to maximise reach without overspending.

Step 2 — Get a Verified Rate Quote Call or WhatsApp public-noticeads.in with your category, approximate word count or size, and preferred publication date. We'll give you the confirmed rate within minutes — no waiting, no back-and-forth. This is the rate you'll pay, with no add-on surprises.

Step 3 — Draft Your Ad Copy Write your ad keeping the word count and format in mind. If you're unsure how to phrase a legal notice or a name change declaration, share your documents with us and we'll draft the wording for you. We've done this for thousands of clients and know exactly what The Hindu will and won't accept.

Step 4 — Submit Copy and Documents Share your final ad copy with us by WhatsApp or email. For legal and name change ads, also send the supporting documents (gazette notification, affidavit, etc.). We'll check everything before submitting to The Hindu's booking desk.

Step 5 — Confirm Booking and Make Payment Once we have a confirmed booking slot with The Hindu, we'll send you the confirmation details and invoice. Payment can be made by bank transfer, UPI, or other digital methods. We confirm only after verifying availability for your preferred date.

Step 6 — Receive Your Published Ad Proof After publication, we provide you with a scanned copy or photograph of the published ad from the actual newspaper. For legal purposes, we can also arrange a certified tear sheet. Most clients receive their proof within 24 hours of publication.

Total time from first call to confirmed booking: typically under 2 hours for standard ads. Same-day bookings are possible for urgent categories.

What Our Clients Say

"We'd been trying to coordinate our daughter's matrimonial across The Hindu and two other papers for two weeks and getting nowhere. Riyo sorted the wording, confirmed the Sunday booking, and sent us the proof within a day of publication. Should have called them first." — Venkataraman S., Mylapore, Chennai | Matrimonial Ad

"Our company needed to publish a winding-up public notice in The Hindu with a court deadline. Rohan's team turned this around in less than 24 hours — correct format, right edition, certificate of publication included. Exactly what we needed." — Preethi R., Nungambakkam, Chennai | Legal / Public Notice

"We hired for three positions across our Chennai and Hyderabad offices and wanted The Hindu across both editions. Riyo handled the multi-edition booking and billing as one package, which saved our HR team a lot of coordination. The response quality was noticeably better than job portals for the senior roles." — Karthik M., Guindy, Chennai | Recruitment Ad

Frequently Asked Questions About The Hindu Classified Ads

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