Book Ads in The Navhind Times — Goa's #1 English Daily | Est. 1963
The Navhind Times is Goa's first English newspaper and largest-circulated English daily, published from Panaji since 18 February 1963 by the Dempo Group. An officially accredited Goa newspaper and the state's go-to platform for government tenders and statutory public notices, alongside matrimonial, property, recruitment, obituary and tourism advertising — statewide across Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa and Ponda. Malik Advertising books all ad formats with same-day confirmation and discounted publisher rates.
Founded on 18 February 1963 by the Dempo Group, soon after Goa's Liberation from Portuguese rule — The Navhind Times was Goa's first newspaper published in English.
An officially accredited Goa newspaper, routinely used by Goa government departments, GPSC and PSUs for tender notices (NIT) and statutory public notices.
Published by the House of Dempo — one of Goa's oldest business houses, with interests spanning mining, shipbuilding, real estate and education — via Navhind Papers and Publications.
With circulation of 55,000+ copies, The Navhind Times is the largest-selling English-language newspaper published from Goa.
What Is The Navhind Times?
The Navhind Times was launched on 18 February 1963 by the Dempo Brothers — led by Vasantrao S. Dempo — barely a year after Goa's Liberation from 451 years of Portuguese rule in December 1961. It was Goa's first newspaper published in English, filling the gap left as the territory transitioned from a Portuguese-administered colony into an Indian state, and today remains Goa's largest-circulated English-language daily.
Herald (O Heraldo) is technically Goa's oldest newspaper overall, tracing its history back to 1900 — but it printed in Portuguese for 83 years before switching to English only in 1983. The Navhind Times, by contrast, has been an English newspaper since the day it was founded, making it Goa's oldest continuously English-language daily and Herald's most direct competitor in the English-reading market. It is published by the Dempo Group — one of Goa's oldest and most diversified business houses, with interests in mining, shipbuilding, real estate and education — from Navhind Bhavan in Panaji.
For advertisers, The Navhind Times' standout strength is government and statutory advertising: it is an officially accredited Goa newspaper and carries among the highest volume of tender, classified and appointment columns of any Goa daily, making it a default choice for Goa PWD, GPSC and Panaji Municipal Corporation notices. Beyond government advertising, it serves matrimonial, property, recruitment, obituary and Goa's tourism-driven local business categories statewide — across Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa and Ponda.
💡 Goa bilingual + statutory strategy: The Navhind Times' publisher also runs Navprabha, a Marathi-language sister daily, for Goa's Marathi-reading households. For combined English + Marathi statewide coverage, or help wording a government tender notice to Goa's official compliance format, we handle both in one order. Book a combined Goa package →
The Navhind Times Circulation by City
The Navhind Times' circulation lies entirely within one state — Goa. Here is the approximate daily circulation of its 55,000+ copies, broken down by city across the state:
Figures above show approximate daily circulation by city and are compiled from publisher rate cards and media-buying platform data. They are revised periodically — we confirm the latest figure when you book.
The Navhind Times Coverage Across Goa
The Navhind Times is printed from a single press in Panaji and circulates statewide across both of Goa's districts — North Goa and South Goa.
- North Goa: Panaji, Mapusa and the North Goa coastal belt
- South Goa: Margao, Vasco da Gama and Ponda
The Navhind Times also publishes an epaper and a dedicated classifieds portal alongside the print edition. Ask us about digital placements →
Ad Categories in The Navhind Times
The Navhind Times carries dedicated classified sections for every major ad category, led by its signature strength in government and statutory advertising.
Best Days to Advertise in The Navhind Times
Choose your Navhind Times publication date to reach Goa's government, community and business readership at the right moment.
| Ad Category | Best Day | Section / Focus | Booking Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Tender / Public Notice | Any Weekday ⭐ | Main Newspaper | 1 Day Prior, 1:00 PM |
| Matrimonial | Sunday ⭐ | Sunday Classifieds | Friday, 4:00 PM |
| Recruitment | Wednesday | Classifieds | Tuesday, 2:00 PM |
| Property / Real Estate | Saturday & Sunday | Weekend Property Classifieds | Thursday, 5:00 PM |
💡 Pro Tip: The Navhind Times' accredited status makes any weekday edition suitable for Goa government tenders and public notices — and its tender/classified column volume is the deepest of any Goa daily. Sunday is the most-read edition for matrimonial classifieds across Goa's Catholic, Hindu and Muslim communities.
Sister Publication of The Navhind Times
The Navhind Times' publisher also runs a Marathi-language daily for Goa's Marathi-reading households.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Edition Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Navhind TimesThis Page | English | Goa's first English daily and largest-circulated English newspaper — government tenders, statutory notices, matrimonial, property, recruitment and tourism readership statewide | Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa & Ponda |
| Navprabha | Marathi | Goa's Marathi-reading households — published from Panaji by the same group (Navhind Papers and Publications) as The Navhind Times | Statewide Goa |
For combined English + Marathi statewide coverage, we book The Navhind Times and Navprabha together in one order. Get a Combined Rate →
The Navhind Times vs. Other Goa English Dailies
All three are English newspapers covering Goa. Here's how they compare for advertisers.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Navhind TimesThis Page | English | Goa's first newspaper published in English (est. 1963) and its largest-circulated English daily — officially accredited for Goa government tenders and statutory notices, with the deepest tender/classified column volume of any Goa paper | Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa & Ponda — statewide Goa |
| Herald | English | Goa's oldest newspaper overall (est. 1900 as the Portuguese-language O Heraldo, English since 1983) — comparable statutory accreditation and heritage credibility; The Navhind Times' most direct competitor | Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa & Ponda — statewide Goa |
| Times of India | English | India's largest-circulated English daily with a dedicated Goa edition — best when pan-India brand credibility is needed alongside local Goa reach | Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa & Ponda (Goa edition) + 33+ national editions |
For the deepest Goa government-tender reach and heritage credibility, The Navhind Times is the specialist. For pan-India visibility alongside Goa reach, add Times of India. Get a Combined Rate →
The Navhind Times — Key Facts for Advertisers
English since its founding on 18 February 1963 — Goa's first newspaper published in English, launched by the Dempo Group barely a year after Goa's Liberation from Portuguese rule.
An officially accredited Goa newspaper and the state's newspaper of record — a default platform for Goa PWD, GPSC, Panaji Municipal Corporation and state PSU tender notices (NIT) and statutory public notices.
Published by the Dempo Group (House of Dempo) via Navhind Papers and Publications, from Navhind Bhavan in Panaji. The group also publishes Navprabha, a Marathi-language sister daily.
Goa's English-reading administrative, government, business and consumer readership statewide, plus the state's tourism, expat and NRI-diaspora audience.
- Classified Text — standard per-word ad
- Classified Display — boxed ad with border
- Display — colour ads with images
Standard weekday tender and public notice classifieds close 1 day prior by early afternoon. Sunday matrimonial closes Friday 4 PM; weekend property classifieds close Thursday 5 PM.
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