{"id":35803,"date":"2024-08-14T14:57:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T09:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/?p=35803"},"modified":"2026-02-26T15:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:49:43","slug":"list-of-english-newspapers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 List of Popular English Newspapers [Updated 2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>English newspapers in India play a crucial role in the country&#8217;s media landscape, offering extensive coverage on a variety of subjects ranging from local developments to global events. These newspapers are known for their in-depth reporting, diverse viewpoints, and comprehensive analysis. They serve as reliable sources of information for the English-speaking population across India and the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Top 10 list, we feature the leading English newspapers in India that have consistently provided accurate news and engaged their readers with insightful and robust content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d0c6d50d082\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#Popular_English_Newspaper_Readership\" title=\"Popular English Newspaper Readership\">Popular English Newspaper Readership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#Top_10_List_of_Popular_English_Newspapers\" title=\"Top 10 List of Popular English Newspapers\">Top 10 List of Popular English Newspapers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#1_The_Times_of_India\" title=\"1) The Times of India\">1) The Times of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#2_The_Hindu\" title=\"2) The Hindu\">2) The Hindu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#3_Hindustan_Times\" title=\"3) Hindustan Times\">3) Hindustan Times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#4_The_Economic_Times\" title=\"4) The Economic Times\">4) The Economic Times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#5_The_Indian_Express\" title=\"5) The Indian Express\">5) The Indian Express<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#6_The_New_Indian_Express\" title=\"6) The New Indian Express\">6) The New Indian Express<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#7_The_Telegraph\" title=\"7) The Telegraph\">7) The Telegraph<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#8_Deccan_Chronicle\" title=\"8) Deccan Chronicle\">8) Deccan Chronicle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#9_Business_Standard\" title=\"9) Business Standard\">9) Business Standard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/list-of-english-newspapers\/#10_The_Pioneer\" title=\"10) The Pioneer\">10) The Pioneer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_English_Newspaper_Readership\"><\/span><strong>Popular English Newspaper Readership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Newspaper<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Readership<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Times of India<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.73 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The Hindu<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80.3 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hindustan Times<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">78.7 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The Economic Times<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">44.8 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The Indian Express<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24.2 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The New Indian Express<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24.1 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The Telegraph<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16.2 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Deccan Chronicle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Business Standard<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7.16 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The Pioneer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">NA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_List_of_Popular_English_Newspapers\"><\/span><strong>Top 10 List of Popular English Newspapers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Times_of_India\"><\/span>1) <strong>The Times of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1838, The Times of India is one of India&#8217;s oldest and most influential English newspapers, with a daily circulation exceeding 3 million copies. It is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of national and international news, blending news reporting with features and entertainment, making it a staple in the Indian media landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/ai-tools\/newsletter-writer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"740\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-writer-Tool-2-1.jpg?resize=740%2C149&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-writer-Tool-2-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C206&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-writer-Tool-2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C60&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-writer-Tool-2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C155&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-writer-Tool-2-1.jpg?resize=150%2C30&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-writer-Tool-2-1.jpg?w=1307&amp;ssl=1 1307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Hindu\"><\/span>2) <strong>The Hindu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hindu, established in 1878, is a respected English-language daily with a circulation of about 1.5 million copies. Known for its in-depth journalism and analytical approach, it offers balanced and thorough reporting on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, and current affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hindustan_Times\"><\/span>3) <strong>Hindustan Times<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 1924, Hindustan Times is a major English-language newspaper with a daily circulation of approximately 1.4 million copies. It is well-regarded for its engaging editorials, extensive national and international coverage, and diverse content that addresses various facets of contemporary life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Economic_Times\"><\/span>4) <strong>The Economic Times<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1961, The Economic Times is India\u2019s leading business newspaper, circulating over 1.2 million copies daily. It provides detailed analysis and reporting on economic and financial news, catering to business professionals and corporate executives with its comprehensive coverage of market trends and corporate affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Indian_Express\"><\/span>5) <strong>The Indian Express<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Express, founded in 1932, has a daily circulation of around 1 million copies and is known for its investigative journalism and thorough reporting. It covers a broad spectrum of news, including politics, current affairs, and social issues, and is recognized for its strong editorial stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_New_Indian_Express\"><\/span>6) <strong>The New Indian Express<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1932, The New Indian Express offers extensive news coverage with a daily circulation of about 700,000 copies. The newspaper is known for its focus on Southern India while providing a wide range of national and international news, known for its detailed reporting and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Telegraph\"><\/span>7) <strong>The Telegraph<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Telegraph, established in 1982, circulates approximately 600,000 copies daily. It is recognized for its comprehensive coverage of news across various domains, including current events, politics, and culture, and is particularly prominent in Eastern India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Deccan_Chronicle\"><\/span>8) <strong>Deccan Chronicle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1938, Deccan Chronicle is a major English newspaper in South India, with a daily circulation of around 500,000 copies. It provides extensive coverage of regional and national news, offering detailed reporting on politics, business, and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Business_Standard\"><\/span>9) <strong>Business Standard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Standard, launched in 1975, is a leading financial newspaper with a daily circulation of about 350,000 copies. It is known for its detailed analysis and reporting on business, economic, and financial news, making it a key resource for professionals in the business sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Pioneer\"><\/span>10) <strong>The Pioneer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1865, The Pioneer has a daily circulation of around 300,000 copies. It is one of India&#8217;s oldest English newspapers, known for its editorial independence and extensive coverage of national and regional news, providing detailed reports and analyses on a variety of issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/ai-tools\/blog-post-idea-generatorfree-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"740\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-post-idea-2.jpg?resize=740%2C149&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-post-idea-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C206&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-post-idea-2.jpg?resize=300%2C60&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-post-idea-2.jpg?resize=768%2C155&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-post-idea-2.jpg?resize=150%2C30&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-post-idea-2.jpg?w=1307&amp;ssl=1 1307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>English newspapers in India play a crucial role in the country&#8217;s media landscape, offering extensive coverage on a variety of subjects ranging from local developments to global events. 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