and book a Services Ad in local or national newspapers
Offering plumbing, electrical, catering, moving, cleaning, beauty, security, or any other service to households and businesses?
With Ads2Publish.com you can book your Services Ad online starting from ₹200 and get it published as early as the next day - in the newspapers your potential clients read every morning. Reach people who are actively looking for what you offer, in your city, in your area.
Times of India, English
Ad Cost ₹60
The Hindu, English
Price Starts at ₹180
Hindustan Times, English
Cost ₹625
Deccan Chronicle, English
Ad Rate ₹900
Ajit, Punjabi
Booking starts at ₹600
Amar Ujala, Hindi
Ad Cost ₹200
Anandabazar Patrika, Bengali
Price Starts at ₹910
Andhra Jyothy, Telugu
Cost ₹220
Assam Tribune, English
Amcho Avaz, Konkani
Booking starts at ₹300
Bombay Samachar, Gujarati
Business Line, English
Price Starts at ₹305
A Services Ad in a newspaper puts your business in front of people who are actively looking for what you offer - right in their city, often in their own neighbourhood. Whether you're a plumber, a wedding caterer, a packers and movers company, or a tiffin service running out of your kitchen, the Services classified section reaches a daily audience of lakhs of readers who turn to the newspaper when they need something done.
The key advantage of a newspaper classified over an app listing or online ad is trust. When someone sees your service advertised in The Times of India, The Hindu, or a widely read regional daily, they treat it differently from an unknown online listing. That credibility is built into the medium - and it costs far less than most people expect.
Through Ads2Publish.com, any service provider across India can book a classified ad at the lowest authorised rate, without visiting a single newspaper office.
The Services classified section is one of the broadest categories in any newspaper - covering every type of service provider from a solo electrician to a large event management company. Here's who regularly advertises here:
Services Ads are available in three formats. The right choice depends on the scale of your business and how much visual presence you want in the newspaper:
Classified Text Ad
The most widely used format for service businesses. Your ad runs as text in the Services classified section. Add bold text, a coloured background, or a border box at a small extra cost to help it stand out among neighbouring listings.
Best for individual service providers, home services, tiffin operators, and small businesses that want regular, affordable daily visibility.
Most PopularClassified Display Ad
Charged per sq. cm. Supports logos, images, and colour layouts for a more branded, professional appearance. Ideal for wedding service companies, packers and movers operators, and larger service businesses that want to stand out visually in the classified section.
More VisibilityA services ad that generates enquiries tells the reader exactly what you offer, where you work, and why they should call you. Here's what to include:
Booking through Ads2Publish.com is quick and straightforward - the whole process takes under 10 minutes.
Enter your city in the search bar above and select it from the dropdown to see all available newspapers. For home and local services, a widely read city daily or a regional language paper often delivers the best results - choose the paper your target clients are most likely to read.
Select the newspaper where your ad will appear. You can also book across multiple newspapers from a single account on Ads2Publish.com - useful if your service covers a wide area or if you want to reach both English and regional language audiences.
Choose your preferred publication date. Sunday editions have the highest readership across most newspapers - a good choice for maximum reach. Next-day publication is available for most newspapers if you need to get your ad out quickly.
Write your service description, service area, credentials, and contact number. Be specific and direct - a clear, well-written classified ad generates significantly more calls than a vague or incomplete one. Our team can help you refine your ad content if needed.
Select Classified Text for regular budget-friendly visibility, Classified Display for a branded layout with a logo, or a full Display Ad for a large-scale campaign. All formats are available on Ads2Publish.com with transparent pricing before you commit.
Review your ad and pay securely online using Credit / Debit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. Offline bank transfer is also available for businesses that prefer it.
Once payment is processed, a Tax Invoice with your complete booking details is sent to your registered email immediately.
On the day your ad is published, we'll send you a digital e-paper copy of the newspaper page where it appeared. Many service businesses share a photo of their published ad on WhatsApp and social media - it builds immediate trust with new clients who haven't used your service before, and costs nothing extra.
A. Any individual or business that provides services to households or other businesses can advertise in the Services classified section. The category is one of the broadest in any newspaper - covering everything from a solo plumber to a large event management company. Regular advertisers include:
If you provide any service to residents or businesses in your city, Ads2Publish.com gives you the easiest and most affordable way to reach potential clients through their daily newspaper.
A. Services Ads are available in three formats:
| Services Ad in | Price Range (Text) | Booking Option |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Newspapers | ₹ 200 - ₹ 1500 | Book Online |
| Mumbai Newspapers | ₹ 250 - ₹ 1800 | Book Online |
| Bangalore Newspapers | ₹ 250 - ₹ 1200 | Book Online |
| Chennai Newspapers | ₹ 200 - ₹ 1000 | Book Online |
| Kolkata Newspapers | ₹ 200 - ₹ 900 | Book Online |
| Hyderabad Newspapers | ₹ 200 - ₹ 1000 | Book Online |
| Pune Newspapers | ₹ 250 - ₹ 1200 | Book Online |
A. A well-written services ad tells the reader exactly what you do, where you work, and why they should call you rather than someone else. Include:
A. Absolutely - and home service providers are among the most consistent advertisers in the Services classified section. Residents across city apartments and housing societies regularly look for trusted plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, and pest control operators - and they turn to newspaper classifieds because a listing there carries more credibility than an unknown app entry or a WhatsApp contact passed around in a group.
A small classified text ad gives your home service business a steady source of new client enquiries every day. You don't need a large budget or a company registration to get started - any individual tradesperson can book an ad on Ads2Publish.com in minutes.
For the best results, mention your specific area of service (the locality or zones you cover), your years of experience, and whether you offer same-day service or free estimates.
A. Yes - wedding and event services are one of the most active and high-value sub-categories in the Services classified section. India's major cities host thousands of weddings every year, and families planning weddings actively scan newspaper classifieds for trusted vendors - especially for categories like decoration, catering, and photography where reputation and credibility matter most.
You can advertise the full range of wedding and event services, including:
A newspaper listing in a widely read city daily gives your wedding business credibility that app listings and social media profiles often lack. Families who are spending lakhs on a wedding prefer to engage vendors they've found through trusted channels - and a newspaper remains one of those channels.
A. Yes - newspaper classifieds are one of the most effective channels for tiffin and home food services to reach nearby customers. Working professionals, students, bachelors, and families who prefer home-cooked meals actively look for reliable tiffin providers in their neighbourhood - and the hyperlocal nature of newspaper classifieds means the people who see your ad are almost always within your delivery range.
Your tiffin service ad should include:
A. Yes. Staffing agencies, security service companies, housekeeping providers, and domestic help agencies are regular advertisers in the Services section. Both individual households and corporate clients are always in need of reliable manpower - and a newspaper classified reaches both audiences simultaneously in a single placement.
Your manpower services ad can mention:
A classified ad in a major daily is a cost-effective way to maintain a steady pipeline of new clients for a manpower business - reaching corporate HR managers and individual homeowners in the same morning.
A. Yes. Notary offices, affidavit makers, document attestation centres, visa documentation consultants, and legal deed services are a natural fit for the Services classified section. People regularly need these services for name changes, property transactions, passport applications, and overseas employment documentation - and they turn to credible newspaper listings to find reliable, trustworthy providers rather than searching online where it's hard to verify credentials.
Services you can advertise include:
A newspaper classified in a widely read city daily gives your documentation service an authoritative presence that builds immediate trust with clients who are dealing with serious legal and official matters.
A. Yes. On the day your services ad is published, Ads2Publish will send you a digital e-paper copy of the newspaper page where your ad appeared - your record of publication, ready to archive or share.
For physical copies, pick them up from your local newspaper vendor on the morning of the publication day.
Need help choosing the right newspaper, drafting your ad, or deciding which format will generate the best response? Call us on +918121003003 - we'll walk you through it.
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