What Indian Express Group does

Indian Express Group is a privately held, family-controlled Indian media conglomerate founded in 1932 by Ramnath Goenka and currently led by Chairman & Managing Director Viveck Goenka and Executive Director Anant Goenka. The Group publishes a portfolio of national and regional language newspapers and B2B magazines from 12+ Indian cities across six languages — English (The Indian Express, The Financial Express, The Sunday Express), Hindi (Jansatta), Marathi (Loksatta, Lok Prabha), and Indian Express editions in Tamil, Bangla, Malayalam, and Gujarati — plus B2B titles Express Computer (IT), Express Pharma, and Express Healthcare. Its technology stack comprises digital news platforms (websites, ePaper, Android/iOS mobile applications) and dedicated Telegram channels; the Business Publications Division additionally runs a B2B events and awards business (Technology Sabha, Technology Senate, Financial Express Best Bank Awards, PPL/FDD/Dx Leadership, etc.) and the Group operates the Chetak Screen Awards and Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising on print and digital properties (120M+ monthly page views on indianexpress.com, 20M+ on financialexpress.com, 15M+ on loksatta.com), print and digital subscriptions, and B2B events and professional services; advertising is the primary stream, with the B2B Business Publications Division providing vertical depth into IT, Pharma, and Healthcare decision-makers.

Name

Indian Express Group

Legal name

The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Website

https://expressgroup.indianexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Indian Express Group is a family-controlled Indian media conglomerate publishing national and regional language newspapers (English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bangla, Malayalam, Gujarati), B2B titles, and operating B2B events and journalism/film awards across 12+ Indian cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

News Media Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Community, Ethnic & Multilingual News Publishers (MPAJADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business, Financial & Trade News Publishers (MPAJADAC), Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Newspaper publishing
• Digital news media
• Regional language news
• B2B trade publications
• Industry events awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising: The primary revenue stream for Indian Express Group comes from advertising across its print and digital platforms. Indian Express website generates over 120 million page views per month, Financial Express over 20 million page views per month, and Loksatta over 15 million page views per month, providing significant advertising inventory to reach engaged audiences in India and abroad.
2. Print and Digital Subscriptions: Revenue from sale of newspapers and digital subscriptions including ePaper editions and mobile app subscriptions for The Indian Express, Financial Express, Loksatta, and Jansatta publications.
3. Events and Awards: Revenue generated from organizing industry events and awards including Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, Technology Sabha, Technology Senate, Financial Express Best Bank Awards, and various B2B conclaves in IT, Pharma, and Healthcare sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Indian Express Group is a privately held Indian news media conglomerate that publishes national and regional language newspapers (The Indian Express, The Financial Express, Loksatta, Jansatta) and B2B trade magazines (Express Computer, Express Pharma, Express Healthcare), while also operating digital news platforms, mobile applications, ePaper editions, branded awards and industry events across IT, pharma, banking, and healthcare verticals.

Product overview

The Indian Express Group is a diversified Indian media conglomerate operating a portfolio of print and digital publications, business magazines, and technology events. The core portfolio includes national dailies (The Indian Express in English and regional editions in Tamil, Bangla, Malayalam, and Gujarati; The Financial Express for business news), regional language newspapers (Loksatta in Marathi, Jansatta in Hindi), B2B publications (Express Computer for IT, Express Pharma for pharma industry, Express Healthcare for healthcare), and lifestyle magazine (Eye). The Group also operates digital products including ePaper editions, mobile applications for Android and iOS, and a book publishing imprint (Express Book Series). These products are supported by award events including the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, Chetak Screen Awards, Financial Express Best Bank Awards, and technology summits and conclaves organized by the Business Publications Division (BPD).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eye: Lifestyle magazine showcasing arts, films, travel, fitness, media, entertainment, social behaviour, spirituality and personalities. Distributed with The Sunday Express and The Financial Express on Sunday (South editions).
• Express Books
• Team RED
• Technology Sabha
• Technology Senate
• Business Publications Division (BPD)
• Chetak Screen Awards

Products and services

• The Indian Express The flagship national English-language daily newspaper of Indian Express Group, known for credible and fiercely independent journalism with comprehensive political stories, hard-hitting investigative pieces, and award-winning opinion and editorial pages. Published from a dozen cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jammu, and Chennai; read by individual consumers seeking independent English-language news.
• The Financial Express India's leading financial news and opinion daily providing in-depth coverage of business news, stocks, industry, economy and markets, including the reputed FE-500 publication; targeted at business leaders, investors, financial professionals, and corporate executives.
• Loksatta One of Maharashtra's most read and respected Marathi-language national daily newspapers, with loyal readership for editorial content, columns, opinion, and the award-winning Lokprabha weekly magazine; serving regional Marathi-speaking audiences in Maharashtra.
• Jansatta India's most respected Hindi-language national daily broadsheet, known for high-quality editorials and political pieces; provides news and opinions on politics, current affairs, cricket, sports, business, entertainment, auto, technology, health and fitness for Hindi-speaking audiences nationally.
• Express Computer India's most respected IT trade publication since 1990, providing insights, articles on emerging trends and the latest developments in the IT space; serving senior IT decision makers and implementers across various industries in the B2B context.
• Express Pharma India's leading business fortnightly for the pharmaceutical industry, covering news, views, analysis and interviews under segments including Market, Management, Research and Pharma Life; targeted at pharma professionals, R&D heads, and industry decision makers.
• Express Healthcare India's first healthcare business magazine providing analytical reporting on local and global news and in-depth discussions on current trends and issues affecting the healthcare industry; targeted at healthcare management professionals, hospitals, and diagnostic decision makers.
• Eye Magazine A lifestyle magazine showcasing arts, films, travel, fitness, media, entertainment, social behaviour, spirituality and personalities; distributed along with The Sunday Express and The Financial Express on Sunday (South editions).
• Lok Prabha A weekly Marathi magazine launched in 1974 by Indian Express Group providing extensive and in-depth coverage on topics ranging from social, political, cultural, to educational subjects for Marathi-speaking readers.
• ePaper Digital Editions Digital newspaper editions for The Indian Express, Financial Express, Loksatta, and Jansatta, accessible via web platforms and mobile applications with real-time updates and daily delivery; targeted at digital-first readers who want newspaper content online.
• Express Mobile Applications Fully functional award-winning mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms for The Indian Express, Financial Express, Loksatta, and Jansatta, providing daily news access and real-time updates to users on mobile devices.
• Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards Annual awards instituted by The Express Group to celebrate excellence in journalism, recognize courage and commitment, and showcase outstanding contributions by journalists from print and broadcast media; positioned as the most prestigious annual event in the Indian media calendar.
• Chetak Screen Awards Film awards ceremony instituted by The Indian Express Group in 1995, honoring talent across theatrical releases and OTT films via The Screen Academy (an independent body of filmmakers and artists); broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television and streamed on YouTube and SonyLIV.
• Express Book Series Book series instituted in 2006, compiling articles from The Indian Express campaigns and original works from Express Group columnists and journalists; over 30 books released, available through publishing partners including HarperCollins India, Rupa Publications, and Penguin Books India.
• Industry Events and Awards (Technology Sabha, Technology Senate, Financial Express Best Bank Awards, Pharma and Healthcare Conclaves) Flagship industry events and awards including Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, Chetak Screen Awards, Technology Sabha (India's largest e-Governance summit), Technology Senate (IT symposium for CIOs/CISOs/CDOs), Financial Express Best Bank Awards, Pharma conclaves (PPL Conclave, FDD Conclave, PPL Leadership Awards, FDD Leadership Awards) and Healthcare conclaves (Healthcare Sabha, Radiology & Imaging Conclave, Dx Leadership Awards, Express Healthcare Excellence in Medical Imaging Awards); offered to enterprise IT, pharmaceutical, banking, and healthcare organizations for participation, sponsorship, and recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 million monthly page views on Indian Express digital platforms
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, industry, flagship and minor.

• Sony Entertainment TelevisionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 April 2026Sony Entertainment Television provides television broadcast for Chetak Screen Awards 2026 from 8 pm onwards, extending reach beyond digital streaming platforms to mainstream television audiences in India.
• SonyLIVmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 April 2026SonyLIV provides live streaming platform for Chetak Screen Awards 2026 alongside YouTube, offering digital audiences flexible viewing options across multiple platforms.
• YouTubemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 April 2026YouTube serves as primary live streaming platform for Chetak Screen Awards 2026, enabling global reach for Bollywood's prominent film award ceremony.
• Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA)industryOthers · 25 March 2026Anant Goenka, Executive Director, appointed as Vice Chairperson of DNPA, representing Indian Express Group in digital news industry advocacy amid major changes with AI impacting content discovery and monetisation.
• Express Adda (AI Impact Summit Partner)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Express Adda is The Indian Express's flagship conversation platform hosting high-profile guests. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attended the AI Impact Summit for a conversation at this event, reflecting the platform's global significance.
• HarperCollins IndiaminorOthersPublished book '50 Films That Changed Bollywood, 1995-2015' by Shubhra Gupta through HarperCollins India, expanding Express Book Series reach through established publishing distribution.
• Rupa PublicationsminorOthersPublished books 'Fearless in Opposition' by P. Chidambaram and 'Notes from an Indian Conservative' by Jaithirth Rao through Rupa Publications.
• Penguin Books IndiaminorOthersPublished 'Surviving the Storm' edited by Dhiraj Nayyar through Penguin Books India.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Business Standard: India's leading business daily competing directly with Financial Express in business, markets, and policy coverage; overlapping decision-maker audience and ad inventory.
• HT Media (Hindustan Times, Mint): Publishes Hindustan Times and Mint (business daily), competing directly with The Indian Express and Financial Express in English news and business coverage, with shared digital ad inventory and similar premium-news reader profiles.
• DB Corp (Dainik Bhaskar): One of India's largest newspaper groups by circulation (Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Financial Chronicle). Direct competitor in Hindi/regional language print and digital news with comparable multi-city footprint.
• The Hindu Group: Publishes The Hindu and Business Line, competing with Indian Express and Financial Express in English national daily and business news; similar editorial-credibility positioning and Chennai/Mumbai presence.
• Lokmat Media: Publisher of the largest read Marathi daily (Lokmat) and a competitive Hindi edition. Primary regional competitor to Loksatta in Maharashtra with shared Marathi news ecosystem.
• Jagran Prakashan (Dainik Jagran): Publisher of Dainik Jagran, India's largest read Hindi daily, directly competing with Jansatta across Hindi print and digital, with overlapping Hindi news advertiser relationships.
• ABP Group (Anandabazar Patrika, The Telegraph): Major Indian newspaper group with English (The Telegraph) and leading regional titles (Anandabazar Patrika in Bangla). Direct competitor across multi-language print and digital, particularly relevant given Indian Express Bangla edition.
• Bennett Coleman and Company (Times of India): India's largest English-language newspaper publisher (Times of India, Economic Times, Mirror). Direct competitor to The Indian Express and Financial Express across English national dailies and digital platforms with overlapping advertiser base.

Broad incumbents

• Network18 / TV18 (News18): Large diversified media group with national news television (News18) and digital properties (Firstpost). Adjacent competitor for ad budgets and English-news audience share, but operates outside print/newspaper core.
• Zee Media (Zee News, WION): National news broadcaster and digital publisher (Zee News, DNA, WION) competing for digital news audience and ad share; overlaps with Indian Express Hindi (Jansatta) and English digital audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/indianexpress
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/loksattalive
• Facebookfacebook.com/indianexpress
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indian-express

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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