What is print media in India?

st. century, Indian print media is one of the largest print media in the world. The Times of India being the 8th most circulated newspaper in the world. With a daily circulation of 3.146 millions, The Times of India tops the list of the best newspapers in India, followed closely by local language papers.

Who owns print media in India?

Shekhar Gupta, Founder, among India’s most experienced journalists is the Editor-in-Chief of ThePrint and founder-chairman of its parent company, Printline Media Pvt Ltd.

When did print media start in India?

1780
Indian media was active since the late 18th century. The print media started in India as early as 1780. Radio broadcasting began in 1927. Indian media is among the oldest in the world.

Between which period’s media was censored in India?

Freedom of the press in British India or freedom of the press in pre-independence India refers to the censorship on print media during the period of British rule by the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947.

Who is the editor of ThePrint in India?

About ThePrint.in is a news, analysis, opinion and knowledge venture, launched in August 2017 by editor Shekhar Gupta. It is sharply focused on politics and policy, government and governance. Its leadership team includes India’s most experienced and respected journalists with proven track records in the finest news organisations.

How big is print media industry in India?

With the growth in literacy, the Indian print media industry is expected to grow at CAGR of 5.7% for the period 2009-13 to reach Rs. 213.6 billion from Rs. 161.8 billion in 2008. Newspaper publishing, which constitutes around 87% for the segment in 2008, is expected to grow to Rs. 184.8 billion in 2013.

Which is the largest printing hub in India?

Most of the large printers are found in big cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Sivakasi, which has emerged as a commercial printing hub and accounts for a major share of exports from the Indian printing industry.

How did the printing industry change in India?

The industry has undergone a revolutionary change in the last 15 years. In 1990, India initiated a process of reforms aimed at shedding protectionism and embracing liberalisation of the economy. Privatisation was initiated with the aim of integrating the Indian economy with the world economy.