Newspaper insertion rates in Kochi
Kerala · data verified
Inserting flyers in Kochi newspapers costs ₹1.20–₹2.00 per copy with a 50,000-copy minimum — an entry budget of about ₹60,000. The city’s highest-circulation option is Malayala Manorama (350,000+).
With 250,000+ daily newspaper readers, Kochi remains a strong print market — and inserts ride that distribution at a fraction of display-ad cost.
Kochi insert rates by format
| Format | Size | Rate / copy | 50,000 copies | 1,00,000 copies | 2,00,000 copies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Broadsheet Insert | 33 cm × 53 cm | ₹2 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 |
| A4 Glossy Insert | 21 cm × 29.7 cm | ₹1.5 | ₹75,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| A5 Compact Insert | 14.8 cm × 21 cm | ₹1.2 | ₹60,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹2,40,000 |
Rates include printing, insertion and transport. 18% GST extra.
Kochi newspapers: circulation data
| Newspaper | Language | Circulation |
|---|---|---|
| Malayala Manorama | Malayalam | 350,000+ |
| Mathrubhumi | Malayalam | 250,000+ |
| Kerala Kaumudi | Malayalam | 120,000+ |
| Times of India (Kochi Edition) | English | 60,000+ |
| The Hindu (Kochi Edition) | English | 45,000+ |
| Mangalam | Malayalam | 80,000+ |
Locality targeting in Kochi
Campaigns can be limited to specific distribution bundles. Commonly targeted areas:
Local advertisers in tourism and it are the heaviest insert users in Kochi, typically timed to weekends and festival weeks.
Kochi insert questions
What is the newspaper insertion rate in Kochi?
Rates in Kochi are ₹1.20/copy for A5, ₹1.50/copy for A4 and ₹2.00/copy for A2 inserts, including printing, insertion and transport (GST extra). With the 50,000-copy minimum, the smallest Kochi campaign costs about ₹60,000.
Which Kochi dailies take flyer inserts?
Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Times of India, Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu and 1 more all accept inserts in Kochi. Malayala Manorama leads with 350,000+.
Can I target specific areas of Kochi?
Yes — distribution is sorted by locality bundle, so you can limit a Kochi campaign to areas like Marine Drive, Edapally, Kakkanad, Aluva instead of paying for the whole city. 10+ localities are addressable.
What quantity works for Kochi?
The minimum is 50,000 copies. For a single Kochi locality cluster that minimum is usually enough; city-wide coverage across Kochi's main dailies typically takes 1–3 lakh copies.
Run an insert campaign in Kochi
Printing, scheduling and distribution proof in Kochi are handled end-to-end by our execution arm.