Newspaper insertion rates in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh · data verified
Inserting flyers in Lucknow 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 Dainik Jagran (350,000+).
Print still works in Lucknow: 350,000+ copies circulate daily across the city's localities, and inserts let you pick exactly which ones.
Lucknow 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.
Lucknow newspapers: circulation data
| Newspaper | Language | Circulation |
|---|---|---|
| Dainik Jagran | Hindi | 350,000+ |
| Amar Ujala | Hindi | 200,000+ |
| Hindustan | Hindi | 180,000+ |
| Navbharat Times | Hindi | 80,000+ |
| Times of India | English | 50,000+ |
| The Pioneer | English | 30,000+ |
| Rashtriya Sahara | Hindi/Urdu | 40,000+ |
Locality targeting in Lucknow
Campaigns can be limited to specific distribution bundles. Commonly targeted areas:
In Lucknow, inserts are most used by the government and real estate sectors; weekend editions carry noticeably higher readership time.
Lucknow insert questions
What is the newspaper insertion rate in Lucknow?
Rates in Lucknow 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 Lucknow campaign costs about ₹60,000.
Which Lucknow dailies take flyer inserts?
Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, Hindustan, Navbharat Times, Times of India and 2 more all accept inserts in Lucknow. Dainik Jagran leads with 350,000+.
Can I target specific areas of Lucknow?
Yes — distribution is sorted by locality bundle, so you can limit a Lucknow campaign to areas like Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj, Aliganj, Indira Nagar instead of paying for the whole city. 15+ localities are addressable.
What quantity works for Lucknow?
The minimum is 50,000 copies. For a single Lucknow locality cluster that minimum is usually enough; city-wide coverage across Lucknow's main dailies typically takes 1–3 lakh copies.
Run an insert campaign in Lucknow
Printing, scheduling and distribution proof in Lucknow are handled end-to-end by our execution arm.