A Kaleidoscope of Voices: The Dynamic and Diverse Indian Newspaper Industry...!!!

India boasts a dynamic and diverse newspaper industry, featuring publications in numerous languages that cater to various regions and communities. As of March 31, 2018, there were over 100,000 registered publications with the Registrar of Newspapers for India. 

Prominent Newspapers and Their Owners

1. The Times of India

   • Language: English

   • Owner: Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd. (The Times Group)

   • Circulation: Over 1.5 million copies daily

2. Dainik Bhaskar

   • Language: Hindi

   • Owner: DB Corp Ltd.

   • Circulation: Over 3.5 million copies daily

3. Malayala Manorama

   • Language: Malayalam

   • Owner: Malayala Manorama Company Ltd.

   • Circulation: Over 1.9 million copies daily

4. Amar Ujala

   • Language: Hindi

   • Owner: Amar Ujala Ltd.

   • Circulation: Over 1.7 million copies daily

5. Hindustan Times

   • Language: Hindi and English

   • Owner: HT Media Ltd.

   • Circulation: Over 1.6 million copies daily

6. Rajasthan Patrika

   • Language: Hindi

   • Owner: Patrika Group

   • Circulation: Over 1.3 million copies daily

7. Eenadu

   • Language: Telugu

   • Owner: Ramoji Group

   • Circulation: Over 1.3 million copies daily

8. Dainik Jagran

   • Language: Hindi

   • Owner: Jagran Prakashan Ltd.

   • Circulation: Over 1.2 million copies daily

9. Dina Thanthi

   • Language: Tamil

   • Owner: Thanthi Trust

   • Circulation: Over 1.1 million copies daily

10. Mathrubhumi

    • Language: Malayalam

    • Owner: The Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.

    • Circulation: Over 1 million copies daily

Other Noteworthy Newspapers

• The Indian Express: English, owned by The Indian Express Limited

• The Economic Times: English, owned by The Times Group

• The Hindu: English, owned by Kasturi and Sons Limited

• Punjab Kesari: Hindi, owned by The Hind Samachar Limited

• Lokmat: Marathi, owned by Lokmat Media Limited

Government-Owned Media

• DD News: Owned by the Government of India

• All India Radio: Owned by the Government of India

Media Ownership Landscape

India's media ownership is varied, with newspapers owned by business families, individuals, joint stock companies, societies, trusts, and firms. Some prominent media owners include:

• Mukesh Ambani: Network 18 Group (Firstpost, CNN-News18, News18 India)

• Ramesh Chandra Agarwal: Dainik Bhaskar Group

• Ramnath Goenka: Express Group (The Indian Express, The Financial Express, Jansatta)

• Aroon Purie: India Today Group (India Today, Aaj Tak)

• Subhash Chandra: Zee News, WION

• Shobhana Bhartia: Hindustan Times, Hindustan, Livemint

• Rajendra Darda: Lokmat Media Group (Punjab Kesari)

• Karunanidhi: Kalaignar TV Private Limited

• Kanimozhi Karunanidhi: Kalaignar Seithigal

• Gulab Kothari: The Patrika Group (Rajasthan Patrika)

• M. V. Shreyams Kumar: Mathrubhumi

• Varghese Mappillai: Malayala Manorama

• Kalanithi Maran: Sun Group (Sun TV Network, Dinakaran, Red FM)

• Baijayant Panda: Odisha Television Limited (Odisha TV)

• Supriya Sule: Sakal Media Group (Sakal, Sakal Times, Gomantak, Gomantak Times, Saam TV)

• Aroon Purie: India Today Group (India Today, India Today TV, Aaj Tak, Mail Today, Business Today)

The newspaper industry in India is vibrant and dynamic, with a broad spectrum of publications addressing diverse linguistic and regional preferences. Ownership of these newspapers is varied, including business families, individuals, joint stock companies, societies, trusts, and firms. This diversity ensures a rich media landscape that mirrors the cultural and linguistic diversity of the nation.